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Summary

Nursing students provided basic foot care to vulnerable populations, identifying significant needs and high participant satisfaction. This highlights the importance of foot health assessments for at-risk individuals.

Keywords:

Community health Foot care Vulnerable population

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Area of Science:

Community Health Nursing
Podiatry
Public Health

Background:

Vulnerable populations, including the unhoused and seniors, often face significant foot health challenges.
Basic foot care is crucial for preventing complications and maintaining overall health in these groups.

Purpose of the Study:

To describe the foot health status and care requirements of vulnerable populations.
To assess the feasibility of nursing students delivering essential foot care services in a community setting.

Main Methods:

A descriptive study involving 41 nursing students and 72 participants from homeless shelters, transitional housing, and senior low-income housing.
Students conducted foot assessments using the Simplified 60-Second Diabetic Foot Screening Tool and provided basic care over 10 weeks.
Participant satisfaction surveys were administered post-intervention.

Main Results:

A 46% referral rate was observed, with the homeless population showing the highest need for wound or nail care (74%).
Participant satisfaction with the provided foot care was exceptionally high, averaging 4.88 on a 1-5 Likert scale.

Conclusions:

Foot care is a critical, yet often overlooked, health issue within vulnerable communities, particularly among the unhoused and elderly.
The study demonstrates the feasibility and positive impact of nursing students providing essential foot care, underscoring the need for continuous assessment and intervention.