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Diabetic foot workshop: Improving technical and educational skills for nurses.
Maryam Aalaa1, Mahnaz Sanjari2, Samimeh Shahbazi2
1Diabetes Research Center, Endocrinology and Metabolism Clinical Sciences Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
Medical Journal of the Islamic Republic of Iran
|June 23, 2017
Summary
Nurses play a vital role in preventing diabetic foot (DF) amputations. A specialized workshop enhanced nurses' skills in DF care, aiming to improve patient outcomes and reduce amputation rates.
Area of Science:
- Endocrinology
- Public Health
- Nursing Education
Background:
- Diabetic foot (DF) is a significant complication of diabetes mellitus.
- Effective DF management requires interdisciplinary collaboration and patient education.
- Improving nurses' knowledge and skills is crucial for DF prevention and treatment.
Purpose of the Study:
- To enhance the technical and educational skills of nurses in preventing and managing diabetic foot.
- To provide specialized training for nurses on diabetic foot care at a national level.
Main Methods:
- A comprehensive Diabetic Foot Workshop for Nurses was developed.
- The workshop incorporated a five-step design: goal definition, attendee selection, location, agenda creation, and follow-up planning.
- The training combined theoretical knowledge with practical application over 14 coordinating sessions.
Main Results:
- The workshop aimed to increase nurses' knowledge and improve their practical skills in diabetic foot care.
- It facilitated the development of specialized nurses (DF nurse specialists) for patient education and care.
- The training is expected to contribute to the long-term prevention of diabetic foot complications and reduction in amputations.
Conclusions:
- Investing in specialized nursing education for diabetic foot care is essential.
- Empowering nurses with advanced skills can significantly impact the prevention and management of diabetic foot.
- The workshop model offers a scalable approach to improving national diabetic foot care standards.
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