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Improving Satisfaction For Patients With Diabetic Foot Ulcer Using A Diagnosis Specific Written Education Packet, Douglas W. Kozeluh
Improving Satisfaction For Patients With Diabetic Foot Ulcer Using A Diagnosis Specific Written Education Packet, Douglas W. Kozeluh
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Diabetes mellitus is a significant health care concern affecting 30.2 million Americans in 2015. One of the most common, costly, and serious sequela of diabetes is diabetic foot ulceration (DFU), which may lead to lower extremity amputation. Up to 50% of DFUs and lower extremity amputations can be prevented through effective patient education (PE). PE provided through written information is one intervention designed to improve patient understanding and self-management practices in order to reduce the risks and complications of DFU. The purpose of this Doctorate in Nursing Practice (DNP) project was to determine if implementation of a DFU specific written …