This quasi-experimental study aims to evaluate the effect of a disaster preparedness education program on disaster preparedness levels, foot care behaviors, and diabetic foot care self-efficacy in patients with type 2 diabetes diagnosed with diabetic foot. Participants are assigned to an intervention group receiving structured education on diabetic foot management and disaster preparedness, or to a control group receiving routine care. Outcomes are assessed at baseline, post-intervention, and follow-up.
Patients with diabetic foot are considered a vulnerable population during disasters due to disrupted access to healthcare, medications, and self-care resources. This study evaluates a structured disaster preparedness education program designed specifically for patients with diabetic foot. The intervention includes education on diabetic foot management, disaster preparedness strategies, and preparation of emergency kits and go-bags. The effects of the program on disaster preparedness, foot self-care behaviors, and self-efficacy are assessed using validated measurement tools across three time points. The findings aim to contribute to the development of disaster-focused educational interventions for individuals with chronic conditions.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
NON_RANDOMIZED
Purpose
PREVENTION
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
68
The intervention consists of two face-to-face theoretical education sessions delivered over two weeks. Week 1 includes a 2-hour session on diabetic foot management (definition, risk factors, care principles) supported by visual materials and interactive Q\&A. Week 2 includes a session on disaster and emergency management for individuals with diabetic foot, covering preparedness before disasters, actions during disasters, and post-disaster strategies to protect foot health. The contents of an emergency kit/go-bag are physically demonstrated, and participants are asked to prepare their own kit and bring it to the next visit. At post-test, emergency kits/go-bags are inspected using a standardized checklist and feedback is provided for missing or incorrect items.
Ankara Etlik City Hospital
Ankara, Turkey (Türkiye)
Change in Disaster Preparedness Level
Disaster preparedness level is measured using the Disaster Preparedness Scale (DPS), a 15-item validated self-report scale assessing disaster physical protection, disaster planning, disaster assistance, and disaster warning and signals. Total scores range from 15 to 60, with higher scores indicating greater disaster preparedness. The primary outcome is the change in DPS total score from baseline.
Time frame: Baseline, Week 3 (post-intervention), and Week 7 (follow-up)
Change in Diabetic Foot Care Self-Efficacy
Diabetic foot care self-efficacy is measured using the Diabetic Foot Care Self-Efficacy Scale (DFCSES), a validated self-report scale assessing confidence in performing diabetic foot care activities. Total scores range from 0 to 100, with higher scores indicating greater self-efficacy. The outcome is the change in DFCSES total score from baseline.
Time frame: Baseline, Week 3 (post-intervention), and Week 7 (follow-up
Change in Foot Self-Care Behaviors
Foot self-care behaviors are measured using the Foot Self-Care Behavior Scale (FSCBS), a validated 15-item scale assessing the frequency of diabetic foot care behaviors. Total scores range from 15 to 75, with higher scores indicating more positive foot self-care behaviors. The outcome is the change in FSCBS total score from baseline.
Time frame: Baseline, Week 3 (post-intervention), and Week 7 (follow-up)
Preparation of an Emergency Kit/Go-Bag
Preparation of an emergency kit/go-bag is assessed by direct inspection using a standardized checklist developed according to national and international disaster preparedness guidelines. The outcome is defined as the proportion of participants who prepared a complete emergency kit/go-bag following the educational intervention.
Time frame: Week 3 (post-intervention)
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