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Universal Journal of Public Health Vol. 13(4), pp. 971 - 980
DOI: 10.13189/ujph.2025.130419
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Experiences of Using Diabetic Foot Care Conversation Game and Its Effects on People with Diabetes Mellitus: A Pilot Study
Sofyan Indrayana 1,*, Tanti Asriza 1, Jarniah 1, Atsna Yusari Firdausia 1, M. Ischaq Nabil Asshiddiqi 1, Winda Rofiyati 1, Ngatini 1,2, Abror Shodiq 1,2, Erni Samutri 1, Mulyanti 1, Eka Nurhayati 3, I Made Moh. Yanuar Saifudin 4
1 Department of Nursing, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Alma Ata, Indonesia
2 Dr. Sardjito Hospital, Sinduadi, Sleman, 55284, Yogyakarta, Indonesia
3 Department of Midwifery, Faculty of Health Science, University of Alma Ata, Indonesia
4 Department of Community and Mental Health Nursing, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Tanjungpura, Indonesia
ABSTRACT
Knowledge is fundamental for patients to improve foot care behavior and may change illness perception among people with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM). Diabetic Footcare Conversation Game (DFCG) might enhance their participation and knowledge retention. Hence, it may reduce the risk of diabetic foot ulcers. This study aimed to describe the experiences of using the Diabetic Foot Care Conversation Game and determine its effects on knowledge of foot care, illness perception, and foot care abilities among T2DM patients. This mixed method study comprised quasi-experiment research with one group pre and post-test design and an interpretive description. As many as 30 people with T2DM were recruited in the Baguntapan 2 Community Health Center, Bantul, Yogyakarta by purposive sampling technique. Quantitative data were collected by using the Foot Care Knowledge Questionnaire, Brief Illness Perceptions Questionnaire, and Diabetic Foot Care observation sheet. Socio-demographic and clinical data were collected by questionnaire. Qualitative data were obtained from semi-structured interviews of 30 respondents and 3 facilitators at the end of the intervention. To analyze the quantitative data, the Wilcoxon Signed Rank Test and Paired t-test were performed. Qualitative data were analyzed by interpretive description. This study found significant improvements in knowledge of foot care scores (p<0.001), foot care ability (p<0.001), and illness perception (p<0.001) after DFCG intervention. Qualitative findings revealed three main themes: DFCG is informative, delightful and engaging, and generates enthusiasm. Conclusions: DFCG demonstrates effectiveness as an innovative educational intervention for people with T2DM to improve knowledge of foot care, illness perception, and foot care abilities. The high levels of participant engagement and satisfaction suggest DFCG offers a promising approach to diabetes education that effectively addresses both educational and psychological aspects of diabetes self-management.
KEYWORDS
Diabetes Mellitus, Foot Care, Illness Perceptions, Health Education, Mixed Method Research
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[1] Sofyan Indrayana , Tanti Asriza , Jarniah , Atsna Yusari Firdausia , M. Ischaq Nabil Asshiddiqi , Winda Rofiyati , Ngatini , Abror Shodiq , Erni Samutri , Mulyanti , Eka Nurhayati , I Made Moh. Yanuar Saifudin , "Experiences of Using Diabetic Foot Care Conversation Game and Its Effects on People with Diabetes Mellitus: A Pilot Study," Universal Journal of Public Health, Vol. 13, No. 4, pp. 971 - 980, 2025. DOI: 10.13189/ujph.2025.130419.
(b). APA Format:
Sofyan Indrayana , Tanti Asriza , Jarniah , Atsna Yusari Firdausia , M. Ischaq Nabil Asshiddiqi , Winda Rofiyati , Ngatini , Abror Shodiq , Erni Samutri , Mulyanti , Eka Nurhayati , I Made Moh. Yanuar Saifudin (2025). Experiences of Using Diabetic Foot Care Conversation Game and Its Effects on People with Diabetes Mellitus: A Pilot Study. Universal Journal of Public Health, 13(4), 971 - 980. DOI: 10.13189/ujph.2025.130419.