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Implementation Of An Electronic Alert For Improving Adherence To Diabetic Foot Exam Screenings In Type 2 Diabetic Patients In Primary Care Clinics, Ruby Denson
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Practice Problem: Patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) are at an increased risk of complications including foot ulcerations (Harris-Hayes et al., 2020). Preventive care is essential for the early detection of foot ulcers but despite the advantages of preventive screening, a limited number of primary care providers perform annual foot exams (Williams et al., 2018).
PICOT: The clinical question that guided this project was, “In adult patients with T2DM receiving care in a primary care setting, will the implementation of an electronic clinical reminder alert (ECR) increase provider adherence to performing an annual diabetic foot exam and risk …