Stephen Fahy, Marcel Niemann, Peter Böhm, Tobias Winkler, Stephan Oehme
Assessment of the Quality and Readability of Information Provided by ChatGPT in Relation to the Use of Platelet-Rich Plasma Therapy for Osteoarthritis
Journal of personalized medicine
africa presents higher diabetic foot ulcer prevalence estimate 72 global figures 63 engaging family members selfcare education interventions shown effective preventing diabetesrelated foot ulcers study culturally adapted tested feasibility acceptability evidencebased footcare family intervention ghana initial phase study involved stakeholder engagement comprising patient public involvement activities interviews key informant nurses people diabetes n 15 second phase adults risk diabetesrelated foot ulcers nominated caregivers n 50 dyads participated individually randomised feasibility trial adapted intervention n 25 compared usual care n 25 study aimed assess feasibility outcomes identify efficacy signals clinical outcomes 12 weeks post randomisation patient reported outcomes foot care behaviour foot selfcare efficacy diabetes knowledge caregiver diabetes distress adjustments made evidencebased intervention reflect literacy information needs preferences stakeholders develop context appropriate diabetic foot selfcare intervention feasibility trial conducted met recruitment retention data quality randomisation progression criteria 12 weeks post randomisation efficacy signals favoured intervention group improved footcare behaviour foot selfcare efficacy diabetes knowledge reduced diabetes distress future implementation issues consider include staff resources needed deliver intervention family members availability attend inperson sessions consideration remote intervention delivery contextual familyoriented foot selfcare education intervention feasible acceptable may improve knowledge selfcare potential decrease diabetesrelated complications education intervention strategic approach improving diabetes care prevention foot disease especially settings limited diabetes care resources future research investigate possibility remote delivery better meet patient staff needs pan african clinical trials registry pactr pactr202201708421484 httpspactrsamrcaczatrialdisplayaspxtrialid19363 pactrsamrcaczasearchaspx