Plantar Overload Diagnostic Support System: A tool to prevent foot ulcers
$ 60
Description
Diabetes Mellitus (DM) is a chronic disease that impacts the quality of life of individuals of various age groups, being listed among the 10 leading causes of death in adults. Associated with this disease are diabetic foot ulcers, which cause a reduction in the patient's mobility, quality of life and even amputation of the affected limb.
In order to prevent this situation, the study in question aims to develop a mobile application to monitor the patient's gait.
The gait data will be collected from a sensorised insole with pressure, temperature, and humidity sensors, with its subsequent analysis and real-time provision of warnings if situations conducive to the formation of a foot ulcer are found.
As this insole has not yet been developed, a second mobile application was created to send data replicating several phases of the human gait.
In addition, a web application was developed for healthcare professionals, where they can access the patient's personal data as well as various types of statistics associated with their gait, helping the professional to make decisions regarding the improvements that can be made regarding the way the patient performs the gait.