Diabetic foot workshop: A strategy for improving the knowledge of diabetic foot care providers

Aalaa, Maryam; Amini, Mohammad Reza; Delavari, Somayeh; Tehrani, Mohammad Reza Mohajeri; Adibi, Hosein; Shahbazi, Sepideh; Shayeganmehr, Zahra; Larijani, Bagher; Mehrdad, Neda; Sanjari, Mahnaz

doi:10.1016/j.dsx.2022.102543

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“…Relevant research results show that the older the age, the higher the amputation rate, which may be related to the older age, poor immune ability, and poor physical condition of DF patients. [10] These factors have the potential to result in patients experiencing forgetfulness or inaccurately recalling the guidance provided by healthcare professionals. Furthermore, elderly individuals may exhibit a slower rate of habit change as a result of the constraints imposed by their medical conditions, familial responsibilities, and living environment.…”

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Comprehensive nursing model for diabetic foot ulcers: A strategy to improve prognosis and quality of life

Zhou,

Zhou

2024

Medicine

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Diabetic foot (DF) ulcer is one of the common complications of diabetic patients, with high incidence and amputation rate, which seriously affects the quality of life and health of patients. Therefore, how to effectively prevent and treat DF ulcers and reduce amputation rate has become an urgent problem in the medical field. As a comprehensive nursing model for patients with DF ulcers, comprehensive nursing intervention is designed to improve the therapeutic effect and prognosis and reduce the rate of amputation. Convenient sampling method was used to select 360 patients with DF who received routine care for DF ulcers from July 2013 to July 2023 for retrospective cohort analysis. According to the existence of exposure factors (comprehensive nursing intervention), 180 cases were divided into observation group and comparison group. The basic demographic data, amputation rate, severity of foot ulcer, neuropathy and vascular disease, and blood glucose control were compared between the 2 groups. The data was analyzed using SPSS26.0. Harman single factor test was used to check whether there was common method bias in the study data. Descriptive analysis, Spearman rank correlation analysis and multiple linear regression analysis were used to analyze the current situation of amputation rate of DF patients and the influence of comprehensive nursing intervention on the amputation rate of DF patients. The amputation rate was 2.8% in the Observation group compared to 8.3% in the Comparison group. The amputation rate of the observation group was generally higher in the age group, and the amputation rate of the observation group was higher in the middle school education level and below and the economic status of <5000 yuan. The difference was statistically significant (P < .05). Age (odds ratio [OR] = 1.96; 95% confidence interval [CI]: 0.88–4.38), education level (OR = 1.30; 95% CI: 1.69–6.46), economic status (OR = 2.28; 95% CI: 1.69–10.85) was an independent risk factor for amputation rate (P < .05). Comprehensive nursing interventions have played a positive role in reducing the rate of amputation in patients with DF.

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Comprehensive nursing model for diabetic foot ulcers: A strategy to improve prognosis and quality of life

Zhou,

Zhou

2024

Medicine

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“…Conversely, several studies have examined the assessment of healthcare practitioners' knowledge, attitudes, and practices pertaining to diabetic foot disease. A noteworthy study conducted in Iran in 2022 sought to assess the effects of a diabetic foot workshop on the knowledge of nurses and physicians about the diagnosis and management of diabetic foot [ 14 ]. The researchers assessed the knowledge of a non-randomly selected group of nurses and physicians both before and after attending a diabetic foot workshop.…”

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“…The findings indicated a statistically significant enhancement in knowledge levels subsequent to the educational intervention, as evidenced by a mean post-test score that surpassed the pre-test score by over 20%. In summary, this research emphasizes the significance of educating healthcare professionals on the subject of diabetic foot care and the efficacy of multidisciplinary workshops in enhancing their knowledge and abilities [ 14 ]. A research article was published in 2022 that examined the level of knowledge, attitudes, and practices of primary healthcare providers in the Aseer region of Saudi Arabia in relation to the prevention and management of diabetic foot [ 15 ].…”

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Foot Care Prioritization Among Health Care Providers Treating Diabetic Patients in Saudi Arabia: A Survey-Based Study

Qutob,

Hakami,

Aldosari

et al. 2023

Cureus

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Background: Diabetic foot disease (DFD) is a significant complication associated with diabetes, characterized by the potential for progressive amputation of specific foot segments or the entire lower limb in the absence of timely identification of infection and intervention. The aim of our research is to evaluate the degree of importance given to foot care by healthcare professionals who are responsible for treating individuals with diabetes in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Methods: This cross-sectional study utilized an online survey previously validated in Australia. The mean foot care prioritization score was used to identify the dummy variable for binary logistic regression analysis, which was used to identify predictors of foot care prioritization. Results: A total of 222 participants were involved in this study. Assessing for the risk of developing foot complications, visually inspecting feet for wounds, and providing or recommending footwear to prevent foot complications were the most commonly reported practices, accounting for 80.60% (n = 178), 76.10% (n = 169), and 75.20% (n = 167), respectively. The most commonly referred patients to a specialist tertiary multi-disciplinary foot care team were patients with ulcers in patients with absent foot pulses, ulcers with ascending cellulitis, and diabetic ulceration, accounting for 73.50% (n = 163), 71.60% (n = 159), and 66.70% (n = 148), respectively. The mean foot care prioritization score for the study participants was 54.1 (standard deviation: 11.7) out of 78 (69.4%), which demonstrates a moderately high level of foot care prioritization. Binary logistic regression analysis identified that healthcare professionals who are aged 35-44 years, those who have 5-10 years of experience, those who work at private hospitals, those who have a higher number of practice clinics per week, and those who have to manage a higher number of patients with diabetes in each clinic were more likely to prioritize foot care in their practices (p < 0.05). Conclusion: Our study found that healthcare professionals in Saudi Arabia place a moderate degree of emphasis on foot care. Healthcare professionals falling within the age range of 35-44 years, possessing 5-10 years of experience, employed at private hospitals, overseeing a greater number of practice clinics weekly, and managing a greater number of patients with diabetes per clinic exhibited a greater propensity to prioritize foot care within their respective practices. Policymakers should consider the integration of continuous glucose monitoring technologies, the establishment of standardized foot screening protocols, and the implementation of targeted educational programs for healthcare professionals.

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The effect of seven-step educational strategy on knowledge of diabetic foot ulcer prevention, critical thinking and self-efficacy of nursing students: A randomized controlled trial

Nekouei,

Tehrani,

Vasli

et al. 2024

Nurse Education Today

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Diabetic foot workshop: A strategy for improving the knowledge of diabetic foot care providers

Cited by 5 publications

References 19 publications

Comprehensive nursing model for diabetic foot ulcers: A strategy to improve prognosis and quality of life

Comprehensive nursing model for diabetic foot ulcers: A strategy to improve prognosis and quality of life

Foot Care Prioritization Among Health Care Providers Treating Diabetic Patients in Saudi Arabia: A Survey-Based Study

The effect of seven-step educational strategy on knowledge of diabetic foot ulcer prevention, critical thinking and self-efficacy of nursing students: A randomized controlled trial

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