Current knowledge of morbidities and direct costs related to diabetic foot disorders: a literature review

FWA Waibel, I Uçkay, L Soldevila-Boixader… - Frontiers in …, 2024 - frontiersin.org
Diabetes is a chronic disease associated with numerous complications including diabetic
foot disorders, which are associated with significant morbidity and mortality as well as high …

Implementation of a patient-centered remote wound monitoring system for management of diabetic foot ulcers

AC Keegan, S Bose, KM McDermott… - Frontiers in …, 2023 - frontiersin.org
Background Regular clinical assessment is critical to optimize lower extremity wound
healing. However, family and work obligations, socioeconomic, transportation, and time …

[HTML][HTML] What specific challenges do patients with chronic wounds encounter when attending medical appointments related to wound care? A systematic review.

K Jain, P Avsar, D Patton, Z Moore, B Murray - Journal of Tissue Viability, 2025 - Elsevier
Background Chronic wounds can pose a significant challenge for patients and healthcare
professionals including the morbidity and associated costs. It is therefore essential to …

[HTML][HTML] Exploring the Pathways of Diabetes Foot Complications Treatment and Investigating Experiences From Frontline Health Care Professionals: Protocol for a …

E Andrikopoulou, P Chatzistergos… - JMIR Research …, 2024 - researchprotocols.org
Background Diabetes affects more than 4.3 million individuals in the United Kingdom, with
19% to 34% develo** diabetes-related foot ulceration (DFU) during their lifespan, which …

Knowledge, attitudes and practices on diabetic foot care among nurses in Kimberley, South Africa

LG Mafusi, CK Egenasi, WJ Steinberg… - South African Family …, 2024 - journals.co.za
Background Diabetic foot is a dangerous complication of diabetes and can lead to high
morbidity and mortality. As essential team members of the healthcare system, nurses play an …

Implementing an integrated diabetic foot care programme in Ireland: podiatrists' experience

JA Pallin, K Buckley-O'Farrell, F Riordan… - BMC health services …, 2023 - Springer
Background International evidence suggests that an integrated multidisciplinary approach to
diabetic foot management is necessary to prevent ulceration and progression to amputation …

[HTML][HTML] Develo** a Smart Sensing Sock to Prevent Diabetic Foot Ulcers: Qualitative Focus Group and Interview Study

J Corser, I Yoldi, ND Reeves, P Culmer… - Journal of Participatory …, 2025 - jopm.jmir.org
Background: Diabetic foot ulcers are common and costly. Most cases are preventable,
although few interventions exist to reliably support patients in performing self-care …

[HTML][HTML] Current practice of podiatrists in testing for diabetic polyneuropathy and implementing foot care (PROTECT study survey 2)

D Ziegler, S Burow, R Landgraf, R Lobmann… - Endocrine Practice, 2024 - Elsevier
Aims Podiatrists constitute a key member of a multidisciplinary foot care team, but their
services remain underutilized. We sought to gain insights into the daily practice of podiatrists …

A machine learning approach to predict foot care self-management in older adults with diabetes

S Özgür, S Mum, H Benzer, MK Toran… - Diabetology & Metabolic …, 2024 - Springer
Background Foot care self-management is underutilized in older adults and diabetic foot
ulcers are more common in older adults. It is important to identify predictors of foot care self …

[HTML][HTML] Enhancing diabetic foot management: Advocating for independent prescribing rights for podiatrists in South Africa

YM Choonara - The Foot, 2024 - Elsevier
Diabetic foot complications are serious issues resulting from uncontrolled diabetes, primarily
affecting the feet. Common complications include diabetic neuropathy, ulcers, PAD, Charcot …