Association of British Clinical Diabetologists (ABCD): survey of specialist diabetes care services in the UK, 2000. 3. Podiatry services and related foot care issues

Autor: A. Ainsworth, P. H. Winocour, J. Morgan, D. R. R. Williams
Rok vydání: 2002
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Zdroj: Diabetic Medicine. 19:32-38
ISSN: 0742-3071
DOI: 10.1046/j.1464-5491.19.s4.8.x
Popis: Aim To examine the provision of, and variations in, podiatry and other services for diabetic foot care in the UK. Method A postal survey of secondary care providers of diabetes services in the UK in 2000. Results Following two reminders a 77% response rate was achieved. The responses indicated that 97% had a state-registered podiatrist attached to the service, providing three (median) sessions each week for diabetes care, although only 44% had availability at all diabetic clinics, and only 3% had availability at paediatric diabetic services. Podiatry access at all diabetic clinics increased the likelihood of associated preventative as opposed to reactive (‘trouble shooting’) care (P
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