Diabetic Foot Examination

Weinsier, Stephanie Thatcher

doi:10.1177/216507991306100307

Workplace Health Saf

2013

DOI: 10.1177/216507991306100307

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Diabetic Foot Examination

Stephanie Thatcher Weinsier¹

Abstract: The 60-second tool (2012)(©) uses a cost-effective, simple, standardized approach to identifying, in a timely fashion, which individuals are at high risk for diabetic foot complications. Using this tool, occupational health nurses can screen for diabetic foot complications in varied clinical settings.

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Diabetic foot ulcer care: a concept analysis of the term integrated into nursing practice

Subrata

Phuphaibul

2019

Scandinavian Caring Sciences

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Background Diabetic foot ulcer care demonstrates a beneficial approach to overcoming problems in patients with diabetes. This approach is frequently given but is not always successfully implemented due to its fragmentation amid healthcare providers. What's more, there are a number of different understandings, interchangeable languages and an absence of uniformity overlapping terminologies of meaning for diabetic foot ulcer care. Therefore, analysing the concept of diabetic foot ulcer care is important to provide a wider nursing knowledge, synthesise a greater theoretical model and drive more effective care of diabetic foot ulcer. Objective This article aimed to analyse how the concept of diabetic foot ulcer care is clearly defined in the relevant evidence as it has several implications in nursing practice. Method Walker and Avant's (1995) method of concept analysis was systematically used in this study. Findings Three critical attributes of diabetic foot ulcer care were determined consisting of assessment, intervention and evaluation. Constructed cases are also presented to differentiate the concept of diabetic foot ulcer care from other concepts. This concept analysis results in the critical attributes of diabetic foot ulcer care, defines an operational definition and describes common goals that improve clarity, consistency and understanding of the concept amid healthcare professionals along with researchers. Conclusion Effective implementation of the concept of DFU care into clinical nursing practice may undoubtedly improve patient outcomes and prevent the complexities of DFU in the years to come. Future research needs to be developed for evaluating the current use of this concept.

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Diabetic foot ulcer care: a concept analysis of the term integrated into nursing practice

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Phuphaibul

2019

Scandinavian Caring Sciences

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Patients’ knowledge of diabetes foot complications and self-management practices in Ghana: A phenomenological study

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Background The prevalence of diabetes is increasing in low and middle-income countries (LMICs) and over two-thirds of these are not diagnosed. Consequently, diabetes complications usually exist at the time of diagnosis. Foot ulcers is a leading cause of disability and mortality among diabetes patients. Purpose To assess the knowledge and experiences of adult patients with Diabetes on diabetes complications and self-management practices with emphasis on foot care. Methodology This applied phenomenological study design. Twenty patients attending Diabetes clinics were purposively sampled from two hospitals in Ghana. Face-to-face semi-structured interviews were conducted to evaluate patient’s understanding of diabetes and self-management practices. The interviews were audio-taped, transcribed, and analysed to generate themes using the constant comparison method. Results Three-quarters of the participants in the study correctly defined diabetes as high blood glucose levels, but few knew the risk factors and complications of diabetes. Stroke and Hypertension were the most popular complications known, whiles diabetes foot complications were the least known. Almost all participants showed awareness of dietary self-management practices, but few had limited knowledge in foot care practices. Conclusion Diabetes education in LMICs should promote self-management practices, especially foot care and clear dietary guidelines. There is also opportunity to invest in specialist diabetes training for healthcare providers and increase community-based care for people living with diabetes in Ghana.

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Diabetic foot ulcer care: a concept analysis of the term integrated into nursing practice

Diabetic foot ulcer care: a concept analysis of the term integrated into nursing practice

Patients’ knowledge of diabetes foot complications and self-management practices in Ghana: A phenomenological study

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