Foot Health in Diabetic Patients in Regional Australia
Author Information
Author(s): Perrin Byron, Gardner Marcus, Kennett Susan
Primary Institution: La Trobe University
Hypothesis
What are the clinical and demographic characteristics of diabetic patients in a collaborative podiatric model of care?
Conclusion
The study found a high incidence of foot complications among diabetic patients, with younger individuals and those with longer diabetes duration at higher risk.
Supporting Evidence
- 576 patients were seen during the three-month period.
- Mean age was 71.3 years, with 53.3% of the cohort being male.
- 95.8% of the sample had type 2 diabetes.
- 36 (6.3%) people developed incident diabetes-related foot ulceration.
- Those who developed ulceration were younger and had a longer duration of diabetes.
Takeaway
This study looked at people with diabetes and found that many had foot problems, especially younger people who had diabetes for a long time.
Methodology
A three-month prospective clinical audit was conducted to evaluate podiatry services and record demographic variables and ulceration incidence.
Participant Demographics
Mean age was 71.3 years, with 53.3% males and 95.8% having type 2 diabetes.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p<0.0005
Statistical Significance
p<0.0005
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