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Views of Patients on Using mHealth to Monitor and Prevent Diabetic Foot Ulcers: Qualitative Study.

Chris BoodooJulie Ann PerryPaul John HunterDragos Ioan DutaSamuel Carl Paul NewhookGeneral LeungKaren Michelle Cross
Published in: JMIR diabetes (2017)
Our patient population expressed an interest in mHealth for preventing and monitoring DFUs, although some participants were not frequent users of technology. mHealth continues to show potential in improving patient outcomes, and this study provides a foundation for designing interventions specific to a DFU population. Further research is needed to confirm these findings.
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