Foot care education in the community for people with diabetes

Fletcher, E.

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“…A number of recent reports have confirmed that structured foot care programmes can have an enormous impact on ulcera tion and amputation statistics. One study devoted to foot care demonstrated that diabetic patients' knowledge increased following instruction (14), while another showed a reduction in the incidence of neuropathic foot ulcers and amputations (15). It was found that developing wellstructured podiatric programmes with foot health education reduced the amputa Scoring: If there are more than 5 'Yes' please refer patient to the Foot Clinic.…”

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Foot Care Education in Renal Patients With Diabetes

Lawrence

2004

EDTNA-ERCA Journal

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Foot complications are said to be the primary cause of hospitalization for patients with diabetes, resulting in enormous personal and financial costs. It is reported that end-stage renal disease (ESRD) diabetic patients with peripheral vascular disease have a much higher incidence of foot complications and increased risk for amputation. However, despite the serious financial burden caused by diabetic foot ulcers and their complications, the importance of diabetic foot care is still not fully recognised or supported. There is increasing evidence to suggest that education on foot care is essential for patients with diabetes. Studies have shown that simple techniques such as identifying those at risk of developing foot ulcers, educating patients about foot care that is tailored to meet the requirements of individual patient needs, educational background and learning ability can be of obvious benefit to people with diabetes and is cost-effective.

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Foot Care Education in Renal Patients With Diabetes

Lawrence

2004

EDTNA-ERCA Journal

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Educating a patient with diabetes about foot care

Mclntyre

McDowell

1994

Br J Nurs

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Care study Mrs Rasul is a 55-year-old Asian woman who has had maturity onset diabetes for 17 years. At a hospital clinic appointment she was identified as being at risk of developing a neuropathic foot ulcer. She was referred to the diabetic nurse specialist for education and supervision. She lives at home with her husband, son and daughter. Religious factors dictate that she prays on her knees five times a day, which places pressure on her feet.

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Foot care education in the community for people with diabetes

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Foot Care Education in Renal Patients With Diabetes

Foot Care Education in Renal Patients With Diabetes

Educating a patient with diabetes about foot care

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