This research project aims to empower people with a diabetic foot ulcer (DFU) in their self-care through a novel mobile application called ‘MyFootCare’. MyFootCare promotes self-care through a focus on personal goals, reminders to enact care and novel visual analytics including digital images and self-reported symptoms, to allow patients and their clinicians to track their healing progress and identify signs of infection.

This project brings together leading experts in DFU care, imaging, and human-computer interaction from across four partner organisations: Queensland University of Technology (QUT), Metro North Hospital and Health Service, Diabetes Feet Australia and Wound Innovations.

A first trial study evaluated app engagement, usability, and perceived usefulness by patients, carers, and clinicians, and is reported here: https://doi.org/10.3390/s23052547. We are currently revising the MyFootCare design for a larger trial study.

This project has been supported through funding from Queensland University of Technology (QUT) and The Prince Charles Hospital Foundation.