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Geysa Santos Góis Lopes1, Maria José Lumini Landeiro2,3, Maria Rui Miranda Grilo Correia de Sousa2,3
1Universidade do Porto (UP), Instituto de Ciências Biomédicas Abel Salazar. Programa Doutoral em Ciências de Enfermagem. Porto, Portugal.
Objective:
To identify the needs and preferences of individuals with type 2 diabetes regarding the functionalities and characteristics for a mobile application to support foot self-care.
Method:
Qualitative research with 16 individuals diagnosed with type 2 diabetes recruited during clinical care at a university hospital in Porto, Portugal. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews between March and June 2022 and analyzed using inductive content analysis.
Results:
Three categories and nine subcategories were identified. Categories included informational needs, essential functionalities for foot health self-care, and user-relevant experience. The preference for objective, limited data input, flexible, and customizable applications was an important factor influencing technology engagement.
Conclusion:
The research highlighted a preference for customizable and flexible applications, aiding nurses in creating solutions that transform care delivery and enhance the quality of life for individuals living with diabetes.
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