The Feasibility of a Facebook Group-based Program for Foot Self-management Support of Adults With Diabetes in Canada
NCT ID: NCT04395521
Last Updated: 2023-03-23
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Basic Information
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COMPLETED
NA
32 participants
INTERVENTIONAL
2021-02-16
2021-10-30
Brief Summary
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The sub-objectives are:
1\. To determine the recruitment and retention rate of participants in the study. 2. To assess the acceptability of the Facebook group program among participants. 3. To determine the level and pattern of engagement by the participants within the Facebook group platform. 4. To determine the efficacy of the Facebook group program and how it works to improve diabetic foot care-related outcomes.
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Detailed Description
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Conditions
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Study Design
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RANDOMIZED
PARALLEL
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
NONE
Study Groups
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Facebook group arm
Access to a diabetic foot self-management support program via a Facebook group platform for three months plus the standard care.
Diabetic foot self-management support
Daily educational organic or inorganic posts (2 to 5) released in a timed sequence through a Hootsuite application plus peer interactions/support for three months.
Standard care arm
Carry on with the routine diabetes care offered to the participants in their health facilities.
No interventions assigned to this group
Interventions
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Diabetic foot self-management support
Daily educational organic or inorganic posts (2 to 5) released in a timed sequence through a Hootsuite application plus peer interactions/support for three months.
Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria
* 18 years of age or older
* reside in Canada
* Proficiency in the English language - understanding, speaking, reading, and writing.
* Have an active Facebook account or willing to create one
* Have access to the internet and computer or smartphone
Exclusion Criteria
* Did not provide follow-up contact information
* Completed less than 60% of the baseline survey
18 Years
ALL
No
Sponsors
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Wounds Canada
UNKNOWN
Helen Obilor
OTHER
Responsible Party
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Helen Obilor
Principal investigator
Principal Investigators
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Helen N Obilor, MSc.
Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR
Faculty of Health Sciences\School of Nursing, Queen's University
Kevin Woo, Ph.D.
Role: STUDY_DIRECTOR
Faculty of Health Sciences\School of Nursing, Queen's University
Rosemary Wilson, Ph.D.
Role: STUDY_DIRECTOR
Faculty of Health Sciences\School of Nursing, Queen's University
Joan E Tranmer, Ph.D
Role: STUDY_DIRECTOR
Faculty of Health Sciences\School of Nursing, Queen's University
Locations
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School of Nursing, Queens University
Kingston, Ontario, Canada
Countries
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References
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Other Identifiers
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6029718
Identifier Type: -
Identifier Source: org_study_id
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