Non-visual foot inspection for people with visual impairment*
Main institutions:
Case Western Reserve University
Other institutions:
Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine
Cleveland Sight Center
Diabetes Association of Greater Cleveland
Principal investigator:
Ann Williams
Other investigators:
Bryan Cadwell
Jill Kawalec-Caroll
Location of the project:
Cleveland, USA
Amount allocated:
USD 65,000
Objectives:
The purpose of this study is to find out whether a method of nonvisual foot inspection, using the senses of touch and smell, helps people with diabetes and visual impairment to find new foot problems when they are in early, easily-treated stages. All people in the study will have regular foot inspections by podiatrists. We will look at how people feel about the method, whether they actually do it, and whether the method helps them to discover foot problems themselves, instead of waiting to have problems discovered by the podiatrist.
*Pending signature of agreement
Date:
March 1, 2010 - February 28, 2012
