Mobile application for evaluation of feet in people with diabetes mellitus

To describe the process of development and validation of a mobile application on foot assessment and risk classification of people with Diabetes mellitus. Methodological study, conducted in four stages: definition of requirements for and development of the conceptual model; generation of alternative...

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Published in:Acta paulista de enfermagem 2017-11, Vol.30 (6), p.607-613
Main Authors: Vêscovi, Selma de Jesus Bof, Primo, Cândida Caniçali, Anna, Hugo Cristo Sant, Bringuete, Maria Edla de Oliveira, Rohr, Roseane Vargas, do Prado, Thiago Nascimento, Bicudo, Sheilla Diniz Silveira
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Amputation
Classification
Clinical medicine
Diabetes
Diabetes mellitus
Diabetic neuropathy
Feet
Foot diseases
Health risks
Health services
Internet
Medical personnel
Mobile communications networks
Nervous system
Nursing care
Primary care
Problem solving
Screens
Software engineering
Software quality
Ulcers
Usability
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Summary:To describe the process of development and validation of a mobile application on foot assessment and risk classification of people with Diabetes mellitus. Methodological study, conducted in four stages: definition of requirements for and development of the conceptual model; generation of alternatives for implementation and prototyping; testing; and, implementation. The application was developed based on the national and international guidelines on Diabetes mellitus; it followed the standard of the Brazilian Association of Technical Standards for Software Engineering, and used the Intel XDK program for IOS and Android platforms. The product was evaluated by the development team for usability through the Nielsen heuristics, and validated by nurses regarding functionality, reliability, usability and efficiency aspects. The CuidarTech mobile application "Foot examination" is composed of seven screens that integrate the elements for assessment and risk classification, and eight screens (forms) with the sequence of the examination. After its execution, a screen shows the risk classification and the clinical findings, with recommendations for each type of risk. According to the nurse experts, the application is functional, reliable, adequate, and efficient.
ISSN:0103-2100
1982-0194
DOI:10.1590/1982-0194201700087