Improving lower extremity complications associated with type 2 diabetes can be done through effective foot care interventions that include foot care knowledge and foot care practice s. Conclusion Preventing these complications , underst and ing the risk factors , and having the ability to manage complications outside of the clinical encounter is an important part of a diabetes foot self-care management program .
Introduction The purpose of this systematic literature review is to review published studies on foot care knowledge and foot care practice interventions as part of diabetic foot care self-management interventions .
Foot Care Practices, Services and Perceptions of Risk among Medicare Beneficiaries with Diabetes at High and Low Risk for Future Foot Complications
A cohort of Medicare beneficiaries with diabetes was identified from inpatient and outpatient cl aims data and their risk for foot complications was estimated based on cl aims reflecting services for recent foot problems . A telephone survey of a r and om sample from this cohort was conducted to assess their foot care practice s , barriers , and perceptions of risk . Eight percent of respondents reported a history of foot ulcers and 7 % a history of lower extremity amputation . Based on cl aims data , 30 % of respondents were at high risk for future foot complications . Compared to those at low risk , those at high risk were more likely to report having an  annual foot exam , using protective footwear , and perceiving themselves to be high risk for future foot complications . However , 50 % of those with cl aims indicating a high risk perceived themselves to be at low risk for future foot complications . Overall , 20 % of respondents seldom checked their feet daily for sores or irritations . Among this group , 60 % felt that it was unimportant and 9 % reported they were limited by poor vision or physical problems . Our findings suggest that strategies are needed to improve the delivery of preventive foot care services to older persons with diabetes . Additionally , emphasis is needed to help individuals underst and their risk and seek and perform appropriate preventive foot care
Improving lower extremity complications associated with type 2 diabetes can be done through effective foot care interventions that include foot care knowledge and foot care practice s. Conclusion Preventing these complications , underst and ing the risk factors , and having the ability to manage complications outside of the clinical encounter is an important part of a diabetes foot self-care management program .
Introduction The purpose of this systematic literature review is to review published studies on foot care knowledge and foot care practice interventions as part of diabetic foot care self-management interventions .