Impact of a preventive program on amputation rates in the diabetic population
Impact of a preventive program on amputation rates in the diabetic population
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DOI：
10.1097/01.won.0000335958.83360.ec
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发表时间：
2008-09-01
影响因子：
2.6
通讯作者：
King, Laura B.
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作者：
King, Laura B.
糖尿病神经病变和由此造成的创伤往往会给患者带来经济和社会困难。简单的步骤，如例行的足部检查，合适的鞋子和矫形器的试穿，再加上对患者进行自我护理的重要性的教育，可以减少糖尿病人群的伤口发生率。及时治疗伤口和处理老茧形成以防止进一步损伤的持续随访可以减少糖尿病患者的下肢截肢。这篇文章描述了预防性护理的实施，它导致了糖尿病人群中非创伤性截肢的住院率降低。
Diabetic neuropathy and the resulting wounds often result in economic and social hardships for those afflicted. Simple steps such as routine foot inspection, fitting of appropriate shoes and orthotics, combined with patient education about the importance of self-care, can decrease the incidence of wounds in the diabetic population. Consistent follow-up with prompt treatment of wounds and management of callous formation to prevent further injury can result in fewer lower extremity amputations in the diabetic population. This article describes implementation of preventive care that led to a diminished hospitalization rate for nontraumatic amputations in our diabetic population.