Last updated August 29, 2026
Key finding
The mean score of DFSBS increased to 21.59 at 1.5 months and rose to 25.46 at 3 months.
This study evaluated a telehealth educational program aimed at improving diabetes foot care management in patients with Type 2 Diabetes. Results indicated improvements in self-care behaviors and knowledge over time.
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Short-Term (≤3 mo)
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Study focus
This study evaluated a telehealth educational program aimed at improving diabetes foot care management in patients with Type 2 Diabetes. Results indicated improvements in self-care behaviors and knowledge over time.
Improving diabetes foot care is crucial for preventing complications in patients with Type 2 Diabetes. This study highlights the potential of telehealth interventions to enhance self-management practices, which can lead to better health outcomes and reduce the risk of serious complications.
Effectiveness data was unclear due to unspecified p-values. The study may have limited generalizability beyond the enrolled population. Sample size and demographic characteristics were not detailed.
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Hsiao-Hui J, Stanley C, Jed J, Jeffery A, Rashmi M, Constance J. A Telehealth Educational Program for Diabetes Foot Care Management in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes. Journal of the Endocrine Society. 2022;6(Suppl 1):A367-A368. doi:10.1210/jendso/bvac150.763
DFSBS scores increased by 7.71 points from baseline to 3 months.
Knowledge of diabetes improved from 70.48% to 83.89% over 3 months.
Foot care self-care activities increased by 1.71 days/week at 3 months.
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This study contributes evidence to Telehealth educational program for diabetes foot care and Areas for improvement in telehealth components, Blood glucose, Change in General Diet Self-Care Score, and 4 more.
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Telehealth educational program for diabetes foot care → Areas for improvement in telehealth components
Telehealth educational program for diabetes foot care → Areas for improvement in telehealth components
Telehealth educational program for diabetes foot care → Blood glucose
Telehealth educational program for diabetes foot care → Blood glucose
Telehealth educational program for diabetes foot care → Change in General Diet Self-Care Score
Telehealth educational program for diabetes foot care → Change in General Diet Self-Care Score
Telehealth educational program for diabetes foot care → Diabetes self-care exercise score
Telehealth educational program for diabetes foot care → Diabetes self-care exercise score
Telehealth educational program for diabetes foot care → Diabetes self-management behaviors
Telehealth educational program for diabetes foot care → Diabetes self-management behaviors
Telehealth educational program for diabetes foot care → Patient-reported foot care improvement at 6 months
Telehealth educational program for diabetes foot care → Patient-reported foot care improvement at 6 months
Telehealth educational program for diabetes foot care → Type 1 diabetes knowledge score
Telehealth educational program for diabetes foot care → Type 1 diabetes knowledge score
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Telehealth educational program for diabetes foot care appears to improve patient-reported foot care improvement at 6 months.
ConsistencyScore™: Consistency cannot yet be determined from the available evidence.
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Patient-reported foot care improvement at 6 months
EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 59.0 | strong positive | ConsistencyScore™ Unclear | 1 study
Why this answer: This answer is based on a single supporting study.
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Current evidence does not show a clear benefit of Telehealth educational program for diabetes foot care for areas for improvement in telehealth components.
ConsistencyScore™: Consistency cannot yet be determined from the available evidence.
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Areas for improvement in telehealth components
EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 59.0 | neutral | ConsistencyScore™ Unclear | 1 study
Why this answer: This answer is based on a single supporting study.
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Current evidence does not show a clear benefit of Telehealth educational program for diabetes foot care for blood glucose.
ConsistencyScore™: Consistency cannot yet be determined from the available evidence.
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Blood glucose
EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 59.0 | neutral | ConsistencyScore™ Unclear | 1 study
Why this answer: This answer is based on a single supporting study.
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Current evidence does not show a clear benefit of Telehealth educational program for diabetes foot care for change in general diet self-care score.
ConsistencyScore™: Consistency cannot yet be determined from the available evidence.
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Change in General Diet Self-Care Score
EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 59.0 | neutral | ConsistencyScore™ Unclear | 1 study
Why this answer: This answer is based on a single supporting study.
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