Implementing Diabetic Foot Care in the  Primary Care Setting

Patients with diabetes mellitus are at risk for foot ulcers and subsequent amputations. The outpatient diabetic population could benefit from services to prevent factors that lead to the development of foot ulcers and further complications. The purpose of this project was to evaluate the effectiveness and feasibility of implementing a foot care program in the primary care setting. An evaluation of the outcomes supported these foot care services. Future studies showing the effectiveness of foot care services in the primary care setting would further substantiate the benefits of providing diabetic foot care in primary care practice.

Source: The Journal for Nurse Practitioners - February 28, 2017 Category: Nursing Authors: Tabitha Hunt Cousart, Marilyn Handley Tags: Brief Report Source Type: research