University of Southern California
The goal of this pilot clinical trial is to develop and test a tailored occupational therapist-led lifestyle-focused intervention to aid patients in improving diabetic foot ulcer care. The main questions it aims to answer are to determine the acceptability and feasibility of taking a tailored lifestyle-focused approach as part of comprehensive diabetic foot ulcer management. Patient participants with DFUs who require offloading treatment will receive the tailored lifestyle-focused self-management intervention.
Diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs) frequently lead to major amputation and mortality. While relieving foot pressure (i.e., offloading) is vital for healing, many patients struggle to adhere to recommended offloading treatments. Participants with DFUs who require offloading treatment will receive the tailored lifestyle-focused self-management intervention. This occupational therapist-led lifestyle-focused intervention will be co-developed with participants, caregivers, family members, and DFU care team members. Participants with DFUs will be offered lifestyle-based treatment sessions for up to 8 week…
Inclusion Criteria: * English speaking * Age 21 years or older * History of active DFU necessitating offloading * Capacity to provide informed consent * Access to telehealth (internet connection and equipment) * Ability to walk independently or with an assistive device * Self-reported life expectancy of more than one year Exclusion Criteria: * Self-reported deafness or blindness * history of lower extremity amputation besides toes
Participants with diabetic foot ulcers will be offered lifestyle-based treatment sessions virtually for up to 8 sessions (\~8 weeks) with a licensed occupational therapist.
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