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[Results from a community based diabetic foot screening campaign]
Léonie Chinet1, Myriam Rossat2, Isabelle Hagon-Traub3
1diabètevaud, Avenue de Provence 12, 1007 Lausanne.
Revue Medicale Suisse
|May 5, 2022
Summary
A diabetic foot screening campaign in Switzerland found many patients never had regular foot checks. Early, systematic foot inspections are crucial for preventing diabetic foot complications.
Area of Science:
- Podiatry
- Diabetology
- Public Health
Background:
- Diabetic foot complications pose a significant risk, even years after diagnosis.
- Systematic annual foot examinations are recommended for diabetes management.
- Community-based screening can identify individuals lacking regular foot care.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the uptake of systematic foot inspections in a community setting.
- To highlight the importance of preventive diabetic foot care campaigns.
- To determine the proportion of diabetic patients receiving inadequate foot examinations.
Main Methods:
- A one-week community-based diabetic foot screening campaign was conducted.
- Screening involved 494 individuals with diabetes in French-speaking Switzerland.
- Data collected included prior foot examination history.
Main Results:
- 46% of screened individuals had never undergone a foot check.
- 63% had not received standardized foot examinations as per recommendations.
- A significant gap in routine preventive foot care was identified.
Conclusions:
- Many diabetic patients are not receiving recommended annual foot check-ups.
- Community campaigns are vital for raising awareness and facilitating preventive care.
- Regular, systematic foot inspections are essential for early detection and prevention of diabetic foot complications.
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