The risk of foot ulceration in people with diabetes screened in community settings: findings from a cohort study

F. Crawford, C. Mccowan, B. D. Dimitrov, James Woodburn, G. H. Wylie, E. Booth, G. P. Leese, H. L. Bekker

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Abstract

Annual foot checks are recommended in patients with diabetes mellitus (DM) to identify those at risk of foot ulceration. Systematic reviews have found few studies evaluating the predictive value of tests in community-based diabetic populations. This study aimed to quantify the predictive value of clinical risk factors in relation to foot ulceration in a community population. A cohort of 1192 people with diabetes receiving care in community settings was recruited and a screening procedure, covering symptoms, signs and diagnostic tests was conducted at baseline. At an average 1-year follow-up patients who developed a foot ulcer were identified by an independent blind assessor. Multivariable analysis was performed to identify clinical predictors of foot ulceration.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)403-410
Number of pages8
JournalQJM: An International Journal of Medicine
Volume104
Issue number5
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Jan 2011

Keywords

  • diabetes
  • foot ulceration

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