A Study to Assess the Effectiveness of Structured Teaching Programme on Foot Care among Patients with Diabetes Mellitus Residing at Kalankuzhi

L. S. Sheeba

Abstract: 1) To assess the knowledge of patients with diabetes mellitus regarding foot care before and after structured teaching programme. 2) To compare the knowledge of foot care before and after structured teaching programme. 3) To associate the selected demographic characteristics with post-test knowledge of foot care in patients with diabetes mellitus. Pilot study was conducted to know the feasibility of the study. 3 samples were taken for the pilot study. The study was conducted in community area, Kallankuzhi among 30 patients by using convenience sampling method. Demographic profile, structured questionnaire was used to collect the data. The study was based on the Kenney?s open system model. After data collection it was analyzed in terms of descriptive statistics, chi-square and paired T-test.

Keywords: Diabetes mellitus, foot care, community, structured teaching programme

How to Cite?: L. S. Sheeba, "A Study to Assess the Effectiveness of Structured Teaching Programme on Foot Care among Patients with Diabetes Mellitus Residing at Kalankuzhi", Volume 14 Issue 9, September 2025, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 210-211, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=MR25905222848, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/MR25905222848