Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

Preventing diabetic foot ulcers

M W Kaufman, J E Bowsher

    Medsurg Nursing : Official Journal of the Academy of Medical-Surgical Nurses
    |June 1, 1994
    PubMed
    Summary
    This summary is machine-generated.

    Diabetic foot ulcers lead to lower extremity amputation in 6% of U.S. diabetics. Integrating individual and environmental factors into care models can improve prevention, diagnosis, and treatment, reducing amputation rates.

    Related Concept Videos

    You might also read

    Related Articles

    Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

    Sort by
    Same author

    Performance of dedicated emission mammotomography for various breast shapes and sizes.

    Physics in medicine and biology·2006
    Same author

    Analytic determination of the pinhole collimator's point-spread function and RMS resolution with penetration.

    IEEE transactions on medical imaging·2002
    Same author

    Modeling the axial extension of a transmission line source within iterative reconstruction via multiple transmission sources.

    IEEE transactions on medical imaging·2002
    Same author

    The WOC nurse: economic, quality of life, and legal benefits.

    Dermatology nursing·2002
    Same author

    Analytic determination of pinhole collimator sensitivity with penetration.

    IEEE transactions on medical imaging·2001
    Same author

    Neonatal circumcision. Benefits, risks, and Family teaching.

    MCN. The American journal of maternal child nursing·2001
    Same journal

    Using a Behavioral Response Team on Non-Psychiatric Nursing Units.

    Medsurg nursing : official journal of the Academy of Medical-Surgical Nurses·2023
    Same journal

    Delirium Screening of Patients on a Neuroscience Step-Down Unit.

    Medsurg nursing : official journal of the Academy of Medical-Surgical Nurses·2022
    Same journal

    Calming the Agitated Patient: Providing Strategies to Support Clinicians.

    Medsurg nursing : official journal of the Academy of Medical-Surgical Nurses·2021
    Same journal

    A Systematic Review of Care Needs for Surgical Patients with Chronic Opioid Use.

    Medsurg nursing : official journal of the Academy of Medical-Surgical Nurses·2021
    Same journal

    Preparing for Population Health.

    Medsurg nursing : official journal of the Academy of Medical-Surgical Nurses·2018
    Same journal

    Watch your Language!

    Medsurg nursing : official journal of the Academy of Medical-Surgical Nurses·2018
    See all related articles

    Area of Science:

    • Diabetology
    • Podiatry
    • Public Health

    Background:

    • Diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs) are a major cause of lower extremity amputation in the U.S. diabetic population.
    • Current preventive measures show inconsistent results, potentially due to overlooking key individual and environmental factors.
    • A significant portion of the U.S. diabetic population (approximately 14 million) is affected.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To critically review the literature on diabetic foot ulcers and amputation.
    • To propose an integrated model of care for the chronically ill to address DFUs.
    • To guide prevention, diagnosis, and treatment strategies for DFUs.

    Main Methods:

    • Critical literature review.
    • Analysis of existing research on DFU prevention and treatment.

    Related Experiment Videos

  • Development of a comprehensive care model incorporating individual and environmental variables.

    • Main Results:

    • Inconsistent findings in current DFU research highlight the need for a more holistic approach.
    • The proposed model emphasizes the integration of individual patient factors and environmental influences.
    • This integrated approach aims to standardize and improve DFU care outcomes.

    Conclusions:

    • A comprehensive, integrated model of care is crucial for effective DFU prevention, diagnosis, and treatment.
    • Addressing individual and environmental variables can enhance the consistency and efficacy of interventions.
    • Reducing lower extremity amputation rates in diabetic patients requires a multifaceted care strategy.