Effectiveness of Educational Programmes on Knowledge and Practice Related to Diabetic Foot Care Among Nurses: A Systematic Review.
Mohammad Al-Me'ani, Omar Alqaisi, Mohammed Dibas et al.
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In 30 seconds
This systematic review evaluated the impact of educational programmes on nurses' knowledge and practices related to diabetic foot care. Nine quasi-experimental studies were included, revealing that educational interventions generally improved nurses' knowledge and clinical practices. However, the overall certainty of evidence was rated as very low due to significant variability in study designs and outcomes.
Key findings
- Educational interventions improved nurses' knowledge and clinical practice regarding diabetic foot care.
- Interactive and practical educational approaches were particularly effective.
- The overall certainty of evidence for knowledge and practice outcomes was rated as very low.
- Considerable heterogeneity existed in intervention content, duration, and measurement instruments.
Why it matters
Improving nurses' knowledge and practices in diabetic foot care is crucial, as it can significantly reduce complications and hospitalizations associated with diabetes. Enhanced training may lead to better patient outcomes and lower healthcare costs.
What to keep in mind
The very low certainty of evidence and reliance on non-randomized quasi-experimental designs limit causal inference.