Diabetic Foot Education and a Diabetic Foot Screening Tool.

Lee,  Jung Hwa

doi:2014.15.4.221

J Korean Diabetes > Volume 15(4); 2014 > Article

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The Journal of Korean Diabetes 2014;15(4):221-226.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.4093/jkd.2014.15.4.221 Published online December 29, 2014.

당뇨병 족부병변 교육과 발사정도구

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Diabetic Foot Education and a Diabetic Foot Screening Tool.

Jung Hwa Lee

Diabetes Education Unit, Kyunghee University Hospital at Gangdong, Seoul, Korea. liungh@hanm ail.net

Abstract

People with diabetes mellitus develop lower-limb complications such as diabetic neuropathy, peripheral vascular disease, foot ulcers, and lower-leg amputations. Widespread failure to carry out diabetic foot screening can lead to risk of ulceration and amputation. We hope to enhance competence and knowledge concerning high-risk diabetic foot screening. This continuing education activity is intended for physicians and nurses with an interest in skin and wound care.

Key Words: Diabetic neuropathy, Screening test, Education