Diabetic foot care: knowledge and practice

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Aydin Pourkazemi · Guilan University of Medical Sciences

Atefeh Ghanbari · Guilan University of Medical Sciences

Monireh Khojamli · Guilan University of Medical Sciences

Heydarali Balo · Guilan University of Medical Sciences

Hossein Hemmati · Guilan University of Medical Sciences

Zakiyeh Jafaryparvar · Guilan University of Medical Sciences

Behrang Motamed

Abstract

According to the low level of knowledge and practice in patients with diabetes regarding the prevention and care of DFUs, and considering the significant relationship of some demographics of patients with knowledge and practice scores, a targeted educational program is needed to promote knowledge of patients with diabetes.

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Diabetic Foot Ulcer Assessment and Management Wound Healing and Treatments Pressure Ulcer Prevention and Management

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Published in: BMC Endocrine Disorders

Volume 20, Issue 1, pp. 40-40

DOI: 10.1186/s12902-020-0512-y

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