Abstract
Objective:
To describe the process of development and validation of a mobile application on foot assessment and risk classification of people with Diabetes mellitus.
Methods:
Methodological study, conducted in four stages: definition of requirements for and development of the conceptual model; generation of alternatives for implementation and prototyping; testing; and, implementation. The application was developed based on the national and international guidelines on Diabetes mellitus; it followed the standard of the Brazilian Association of Technical Standards for Software Engineering, and used the Intel XDK program for IOS and Android platforms. The product was evaluated by the development team for usability through the Nielsen heuristics, and validated by nurses regarding functionality, reliability, usability and efficiency aspects.
Results:
The CuidarTech mobile application “Foot examination” is composed of seven screens that integrate the elements for assessment and risk classification, and eight screens (forms) with the sequence of the examination. After its execution, a screen shows the risk classification and the clinical findings, with recommendations for each type of risk.
Conclusion:
According to the nurse experts, the application is functional, reliable, adequate, and efficient.
Keywords
Diabetes mellitus; Nursing process; Diabetic foot; Mobile applications
