Consumer Information for clients with diabetes – a survey of Podiatrists current practice in the Hume region

Background This survey was undertaken as part of the work of the Consumer Information Working Party within the Hume Diabetes Service Improvement Collaborative HDSIC. The HDSIC is part of the implementation of the National Chronic Disease Strategy. The task of the HDSIC is to apply the National Diabetes Service Improvement Framework in the Hume region to increase the access to high quality diabetes service. The objective of this survey was to understand podiatrists’ decision-making and behaviour regarding consumer information given to clients with diabetes. This would identify gaps between current practice and Priority 4 Provide clear and consistent information for people with chronic conditions and their carers (Hume Regions Chronic Care Strategy HRCCS 2012-2022). This information will then be used by the collaborative to develop consumer information recommendations and support service providers to address issues relating to health literacy.