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Foot care: focus on the elderly.

J L Bryant1, N R Beinlich

  • 1Wound Center of Akron General, Akron General Medical Center, Ohio, USA.

Orthopedic Nursing
|November 4, 2000
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Aging and disease cause common elderly foot problems like corns and calluses. Nurses must assess foot health to differentiate minor issues from serious conditions needing specialist care.

Area of Science:

  • Gerontology
  • Podiatry
  • Nursing

Background:

  • Foot problems are prevalent in the elderly due to aging and systemic diseases.
  • Common issues include nail/skin conditions (corns, calluses), circulatory, and structural problems, leading to pain and disability.
  • Preexisting foot conditions in patients with orthopaedic issues necessitate careful nursing assessment.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide a comprehensive overview of aging foot pathophysiology.
  • To outline a systematic approach for foot assessment by nurses.
  • To detail common foot ailments, nursing interventions, and appropriate footwear.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review on aging foot pathophysiology.
  • Discussion of comprehensive foot assessment techniques.

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  • Analysis of common foot problems and nursing management strategies.

    • Main Results:

    • Identified key factors contributing to foot problems in the elderly.
    • Described essential components of a thorough foot assessment.
    • Provided evidence-based nursing interventions for common foot conditions.
    • Emphasized the importance of proper pressure relief and shoewear.

    Conclusions:

    • Nurses play a critical role in managing elderly foot health.
    • Distinguishing between treatable and specialist-requiring foot conditions is vital.
    • Ongoing education on foot care qualifications for nurses is recommended.