Foot Care Education Among Patients With Diabetes Mellitus in China: A Cross-sectional Study

CONCLUSION: The foot care K&B scores of patients with diabetes were low to moderate levels, particularly on items that pertained to self-foot examination, prompt treatment of foot problems, and regular foot inspection by professionals. Individuals with high risk of developing foot complications did not score higher on the K&B questionnaire. These data suggest there is need for improvement in instruction and patient uptake and application of knowledge. We recommend further study on the effectiveness of the delivery of foot care education based on foot risk stratification, and the implications of foot ulcer prevention in community settings.
Source: Journal of Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nursing - Category: Nursing Tags: Foot and Nail Care Source Type: research