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Implementing A Three-Minute Foot Exam For Diabetic Patients In Primary Care, Emilee Laster
Implementing A Three-Minute Foot Exam For Diabetic Patients In Primary Care, Emilee Laster
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Problem- One in four U.S. Veterans have Diabetes Mellitus, and one in four U.S. Veterans with diabetes will develop a diabetic foot complication. There is currently no protocol for healthcare providers to perform foot screenings on diabetic patients at each visit. Utilizing a foot screening at each visit for high risk diabetic patients may help to recognize problems sooner, making treatment easier and less aggressive.
Methods- This quality improvement initiative was a retrospective and prospective record review before and after evidence based three-minute foot exams were implemented. A convenience sample of 50 patient medical records were reviewed to collect demographical, …