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ReviewDiabetology & metabolic syndrome2025

"New technologies applied in self-care to patients with diabetic foot ulcers: a scoping review".

Nayely García Méndez, María Fernanda García Aguilera, Edgardo Álvarez Muñoz, Josué Rivadeneira, Patricio Javier Besnier Cabrera, Armando Totomoch-Serra, Pamela Lavados Romo, Paulina Vásquez Aguilar, Mirta Andrea Espinoza Cid, Matias Agustin Pozo Diaz

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Review in Diabetology & metabolic syndrome, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 4 papers.

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1 · What the graph read from it

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3 · Its place in the literature

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4 citing papers in PubMed.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

10 authors.

Nayely García MéndezDoctorado en Ciencias Médicas, Universidad de La Frontera, Temuco, Chile. ayeyigmendez@comunidad.unam.mx.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-2251-8148
María Fernanda García AguileraDoctorado en Ciencias Médicas, Universidad de La Frontera, Temuco, Chile.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-5375-3474
Edgardo Álvarez MuñozFacultad de Cuidados de la Salud, Universidad San Sebastián, Concepción, Chile.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-2882-7494
Josué RivadeneiraDoctorado en Ciencias Médicas, Universidad de La Frontera, Temuco, Chile.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-3930-252X
Patricio Javier Besnier CabreraDoctorado en Ciencias Médicas, Universidad de La Frontera, Temuco, Chile.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-6294-8409
Armando Totomoch-SerraDepartment of Electrocardiology, Instituto Nacional de Cardiología "Ignacio Chávez", México City, México.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-7032-4348
Pamela Lavados RomoDoctorado en Ciencias Médicas, Universidad de La Frontera, Temuco, Chile.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-6799-798X
Paulina Vásquez AguilarDepartamento de Procesos Diagnósticos y Evaluación, Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud, Universidad Católica de Temuco, Temuco, Chile.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0006-2470-9358
Mirta Andrea Espinoza CidDoctorado en Ciencias Médicas, Universidad de La Frontera, Temuco, Chile.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0009-9908-223X
Matias Agustin Pozo DiazDepartamento de Epidemiología, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, Santiago, Chile.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0001-5940-075X

Funding

Universidad de La Frontera, Chile Support PP240024
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundThe integration of new technologies has shown potential to enhance self-care practices among patients with diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs). Understanding the effectiveness of these interventions can inform clinical and public health strategies to prevent complications and improve patient outcomes.

objectivesThis scoping review aims to assess the impact of digital and educational technologies on self-care practices and health outcomes in individuals with diabetic foot ulcers. SOURCES OF EVIDENCE: Databases searched encompassed EMBASE, MEDLINE, SciELO, WoS, Scopus, and PubMed, covering publications up to September 2024. The search strategy incorporated MeSH terms and keywords related to "self-care," "diabetic foot ulcers," and "educational technology."

methodsAfter duplicate removal, titles and abstracts were screened independently by three reviewers. Full texts of selected articles were analyzed, and data regarding study design, interventions, outcomes, and populations were extracted using standardized forms. Discrepancies were resolved by consensus.

resultsFrom 442 identified records, 12 studies met inclusion criteria, primarily highlighting the role of mobile applications and digital educational tools in enhancing self-care behaviors, adherence, and complication prevention. Positive effects on patient knowledge and routine adherence were frequently reported.

conclusionsTechnological interventions show promise in improving self-care among DFU patients; however, further high-quality, longitudinal studies are needed to establish best practices and long-term benefits.

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Diabetic foot ulcersEducational technologySelf-Care

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PMID40646659
PMCPMC12255125

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