Improving foot health for nurses through an educational intervention

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This study evaluates the effectiveness of the Foot(at)Work intervention, an electronic program designed to enhance nurses' knowledge and practices regarding lower extremity self-care. The intervention includes educational materials such as text, videos, and images aimed at promoting proper footwear selection and overall foot health. Participants' knowledge and health outcomes will be assessed at multiple time points: before the intervention, immediately after, and at one, six, and twelve months post-intervention. The study focuses on nurses working in surgical or internal medicine wards to address their specific lower extremity health needs.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Registered nurse
* Working in the specialized health care in surgical or internal medicine wards of one certain hospital

Exclusion Criteria:

* Nursing students

Where it's running

• University of Turku
  Turku, Varsinais-Suomi, Finland Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Minna Stolt, Dr., Prof.
• Email: minna.stolt@utu.fi
• Phone: -358469237973

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.