Ojo, Omorogieva ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0071-3652, Boateng, Joshua ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6310-729X, Pacella, Rosana ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9742-1957, Hanrahan, Anna, Essex, Ryan ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3497-3137 and Dibley, Lesley ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7964-7672 (2024) Factors influencing the care and management of diabetic foot ulcers: a scoping review. Endocrine Practice. ISSN 1530-891X (Print), 1934-2403 (Online) (doi:10.1016/j.eprac.2024.11.010)

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Abstract

Objective: The objective of this scoping review is to explore the experiences of patients’ and healthcare practitioners on the factors that influence the care and management of diabetes-related foot ulcers (DFUs).
Methods: Levac and colleagues’ six-stage framework, and the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Review and Meta-analysis extension for scoping reviews, guided the review. The SPIDER tool was used to define key elements of the review question. Searches for relevant articles were conducted in electronic databases (PUBMED, CINAHL, AMED, Embase, Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, PsycINFO), Google Scholar and hand searches of reference lists.
Results: Eight articles met the inclusion criteria and were included in the review. Three themes were identified: Communication and Education about DFUs; Challenges of managing DFUs; and Barriers to treatment and management. The themes are presented as a narrative synthesis.
Conclusion: Inadequate knowledge of diabetic foot care by patients and inconsistent communication by healthcare professionals were primary factors affecting the effective management of diabetes-related foot ulcers . Consistent, patient-focused education that is supported by knowledgeable health care professionals should form the foundation of effective diabetic foot ulcer care.

Item Type:	Article
Uncontrolled Keywords:	diabetes-related foot ulcers, diabetic foot ulcers, diabetes, patients with diabetes, healthcare professionals, scoping review
Subjects:	R Medicine > R Medicine (General) R Medicine > RA Public aspects of medicine > RA0421 Public health. Hygiene. Preventive Medicine R Medicine > RT Nursing
Faculty / School / Research Centre / Research Group:	Faculty of Education, Health & Human Sciences Faculty of Education, Health & Human Sciences > Institute for Lifecourse Development Faculty of Education, Health & Human Sciences > Institute for Lifecourse Development > Centre for Chronic Illness and Ageing Faculty of Education, Health & Human Sciences > School of Health Sciences (HEA)
Last Modified:	03 Dec 2024 15:23
URI:	http://gala.gre.ac.uk/id/eprint/48719

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