Foot self-care among patients with diabetes in Vietnam: The effectiveness of an education program to fill the self-care gap

This research investigated the effectiveness of a Self-efficacy theory-based foot care education intervention program (3STEPFUN) for Vietnamese patients with diabetes at low risk of developing foot ulceration. A quasi-experimental study was conducted to determine if the intervention improved participants' foot self-care behaviour and foot risk factors for ulceration. The results showed that the 3STEPFUN has potential to prevent minor foot problems which commonly precede diabetic foot ulcers. The research provides important contributions to the current evidence base on diabetic foot ulcer primary prevention in a field where the application of theory-based nurse-administered programs is still limited