How do diabetes-related foot ulcers affect mobility - and treatment?
Tuesday, 24 October 2023
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Interdisciplinary high risk foot services are known to improve healing outcomes for people with diabetes-related foot ulcers, and in-person attendance is essential for sharp debridement, local wound care, and medical and podiatry consultations needed to facilitate healing. A survey of 60 Sydney-based consumers living with diabetes-related foot ulcers found that physical mobility deficits seriously impact patients' ability to attend for treatment – a factor its authors recommend should be taken into consideration by service providers. ![]() And remember: Wounds Australia members receive an exclusive hard copy of each edition of WPR Journal. Not yet a member? Explore membership today. Main photo: graphic (c) Nube et al, 2023. |