Journal article
Impact of the Interprofessional Collaborative Education Program (IPCEP) on the knowledge, attitudes, and practices of diabetic foot care among individuals with type 2 diabetes mellitus: a narrative review
BMC health services research, v 25(1), 1125
25 Aug 2025
PMID: 40855488
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Abstract
Background
Individuals with diabetes are at high risk of foot complications such as ulcers and amputations, leading to morbidity and economic burden. Effective foot care management reduces complications, highlighting the need for patient education and self-management practices. Interprofessional care (IPC) enhances patient care by integrating expertise from multiple disciplines. While education programs improve self-care and knowledge, their impact on self-efficacy remains unclear. Furthermore, the role of the Interprofessional Collaborative Education Program (IPCEP) in enhancing foot care practices also needs exploration.
Objective
This narrative review evaluated the usefulness of the interprofessional approach (IPA) to patient-centered education in improving foot care knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAPs) among individuals with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM).
Methods
A systematic search of PubMed, Scopus, and Cochrane was carried out to explore the importance of IPCEP in improving foot care practices among individuals with T2DM. A narrative review was conducted, as there was a paucity of literature related to studies meeting the criteria by September 23, 2024. Studies assessing patient outcomes (behaviour, attitudes, knowledge) were considered.
Results
Extensive research is needed to highlight the importance of IPCEP in improving foot care knowledge and promoting proactive self-management. This is because the IPA positively influences patients’ attitudes toward health management post-education.
Conclusion
This review highlights the need for IPCEP to improve foot care practices; thus, it can foster a holistic approach to diabetes and diabetic foot care, improve quality of life, and reduce complications.
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- Title
- Impact of the Interprofessional Collaborative Education Program (IPCEP) on the knowledge, attitudes, and practices of diabetic foot care among individuals with type 2 diabetes mellitus: a narrative review
- Creators
- Bhukya Nom Kumar Naik - Kasturba Medical College, ManipalSushma Prabhath - Kasturba Medical College, ManipalElsa Sanatombi Devi - Kasturba Medical College, ManipalArun G. Maiya - Manipal Academy of Higher EducationS. S. Prasad - Manipal Academy of Higher EducationSuvarna Hebbar - Manipal Academy of Higher EducationGagana Karkada - Drexel UniversitySahana Shetty - Manipal Academy of Higher EducationShubhada Karanth - Manipal Academy of Higher Education
- Publication Details
- BMC health services research, v 25(1), 1125
- Publisher
- BioMed Central
- Number of pages
- 13
- Grant note
- Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal
Open access funding provided by Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Language
- English
- Academic Unit
- Microbiology and Immunology
- Web of Science ID
- WOS:001558774700002
- Scopus ID
- 2-s2.0-105014613273
- Other Identifier
- 991022084553304721
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- Domestic collaboration
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- Web of Science research areas
- Health Care Sciences & Services