Although neuropathic ulceration remains the commonest type of foot ulcers among patients with diabetes, recent data suggest that ischemic (and therefore, neuroischemic) ulcers are on the rise. The high prevalence and incidence of diabetes and its attendant foot complications, coupled with the current trend where increasingly diabetes care is being provided by general practitioners (primary care...

OBJECTIVES To determine the provision of foot health services in rheumatology for the UK and Northern Ireland. METHODS Two hundred and sixteen rheumatology departments were surveyed by postal questionnaire. Questions covered the contribution of various disciplines to rheumatology out-patient clinics, and opinions on existing and potential services, with emphasis on foot health provision. Inte...

BACKGROUND The clinical syndrome of joint pain and stiffness in older people is the commonest cause of disability and health care consultation in this age group. Yet there have been few prospective studies of its course over time and its impact on personal and social life. We plan a cohort study in the general population aged 50 years and over to determine the course and prognosis of hand, hip,...

This study aims to analyze the factors that influence type 2 DM patients' self-awareness in independent foot care. used an analytic survey design with a cross-sectional approach. The results showed most of respondents were age range 45-54 years. Most female, as much 64.6%, educated, and many 52.1% worked. have low incomes (66.7%). In conclusion, several main care behavior patients, including ed...

Aims/Objectives People with diabetes are at a significantly increased risk of foot ulceration, infection, and lower extremity amputation. The Scottish Intercollegiate Guidelines Network1 (SIGN) published guidelines on the care and management of foot complications in patients with diabetes in 2010. Little data is available on the extent to which these guidelines have been implemented, or on the ...

background: in the field of education, a great deal of quality improvement is remained to be achieved. assessment of educational courses appears to be necessary jor quality improvement in all curriculums, therefore studies for assessment of educational outcomes and impacts are of high priority. in a dentistry faculty, the mouth and dental health acre among dentistry students can be considered a...

BACKGROUND Foot ulcers are a significant problem for people with diabetes. Comprehensive assessments of risk factors associated with diabetic foot ulcer are recommended in clinical guidelines to decrease complications such as prolonged healing, gangrene and amputations, and to promote effective management. However, the translation of clinical guidelines into nursing practice remains fragmented ...

The patient with a diabetic foot is extremely complex and vulnerable to tissue necrosis because three great pathologies come together in the diabetic foot: neuropathy, ischaemia and infection. As a result of neuropathy, the signs and symptoms of external physical insults and of infection may be minimal. Nevertheless, the pathology emanating from such insults and infection proceeds rapidly witho...