Technology‐enabled remote management of diabetes foot disease and potential for reduction in associated health costs: a pilot study

Autor:	Fiona Main, Ania Zubala, Jane Gorman, Sandra Jones, Jenny Hall, David Macfarlane, Sandra MacRury
Jazyk:	angličtina
Rok vydání:	2021
Předmět:	Diabetes Foot disease Technology‐enabled Pathway Amputation Economic analysis Diseases of the musculoskeletal system RC925-935
Zdroj:	Journal of Foot and Ankle Research, Vol 14, Iss 1, Pp n/a-n/a (2021)
Druh dokumentu:	article
ISSN:	1757-1146
DOI:	10.1186/s13047-020-00444-6
Popis:	Abstract Diabetes‐related foot disease, particularly when associated with amputation, affects quality of life and has a significant impact on health care costs. A pilot study using enhanced technology to facilitate remote access and video conferencing from rural locations to the diabetes MDT through a new service pathway confirmed high levels of patient satisfaction with 89% of foot ulcers improved or stable and only two minor amputations. A health economic analysis suggested potential for significant cost savings if this was scaled up regionally. Further evaluation of an integrated pathway, impact on lower limb amputation rates and full health economic assessment is recommended.
Databáze:	Directory of Open Access Journals
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