Taking a Load Off: User Perceptions of Smart Offloading Walkers for Diabetic Foot Ulcers Using the Technology Acceptance Model

Taking a Load Off: User Perceptions of Smart Offloading Walkers for Diabetic Foot Ulcers Using the Technology Acceptance Model

People with diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs) are commonly prescribed offloading walkers, but inadequate adherence to prescribed use can be a barrier to ulcer healing. This study examined user perspectives of offloading walkers to provide insight on ways to help promote adherence. Participants were random...

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Main Authors: M. G. Finco, Gozde Cay, Myeounggon Lee, Jason Garcia, Elia Salazar, Tze-Woei Tan, David G. Armstrong, Bijan Najafi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-03-01
Series:Sensors
Subjects:
diabetic foot
smart offloading
remote patient monitoring
adherence
foot care
foot ulcer
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1424-8220/23/5/2768

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