Health Professionals – Exercise and diabetes-related foot complications

Inclusion criteria for participants:

1. Healthcare professionals who provide treatment to people with diabetes and diabetes-related foot complications (i.e. endocrinologists, general practitioners, podiatrists, diabetes educators, registered nurses, surgeons, dieticians, physios etc.)
2. Have been working as a healthcare professional for more than 12 months.
3. Work in Australia

Study/trial description for participants:

The aim of this study is to explore healthcare professionals’ attitudes, knowledge, and understanding of the role of exercise in the management of diabetes-related foot complications. The study also seeks to identify common barriers that healthcare professionals experience when recommending exercise for people with diabetes-related foot complications.

If you choose to participate, you will be asked to complete an anonymous online survey consisting of four sections. The first section collects general respondent information to provide background context. The second explores participants’ knowledge and attitudes regarding exercise in the management of diabetes-related foot complications. The third section investigates perceived barriers to recommending exercise, and the final section explores how emerging evidence may influence future clinical practice.

The survey will take approximately 15–20 minutes to complete and can be completed in a single sitting. No onsite visits are required.

Participants may choose to enter a draw to win one of five $100 GiftPay gift cards via a separate link, ensuring survey responses remain anonymous.

Website link (for full study/trial details):  

uninewcastle.questionpro.com.au/t/ARn8DZR9sJ

If you would like to discuss participation in this study, please contact Trial Coordinator:

Dr Karen Mickle
College of Health, Medicine, and Wellbeing
University of Newcastle 
University Drive Callaghan, NSW 2308
Phone number: (02) 4348 4613
Email:  karen.mickle@newcastle.edu.au