A novel assessment, diagnostic and treatment system for diabetic foot
Viade Julia, Jordi (Institut Germans Trias i Pujol. Hospital Universitari Germans Trias i Pujol)
Nicolás, Maria (Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona)
Bundó, Magdalena (Institut Català de la Salut)
Sirvent, Marc (Hospital Universitari General de Granollers)
Riera, Clàudia (Institut Germans Trias i Pujol. Hospital Universitari Germans Trias i Pujol)
Sabriá-Leal, M. (Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona. Departament de Medicina)

Date:	2023
Abstract:	This report aims to present a novel system for the management of foot lesions in patients with diabetes. It was developed in the diabetic foot unit (DFU) of the Mutua de Terrassa University Hospital (HUMT) by primary care professionals, the Diabetic Foot Clinic (DFC), and during emergency cases treated by our group based on daily activities in patients with neuropathy or neuroischemia. This system considers five degrees of action based on two fixed variables: presence of infection and lesion depth. These two variables allowed the user to investigate aspects of the system until the overall action required by the pathology is made clear. These variables establish pathology stages of various severities that require different actions in aspects of care, management and treatment. This tool facilitates diagnosis, treatment, and coordination among different members of a multidisciplinary team working in specialized hospital units, primary care centers, and emergency settings.
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Language:	Anglès
Document:	Article ; recerca ; Versió publicada
Subject:	Diabetic foot ; Ulcers ; Neuropathy ; Neuroischemia ; Classification
Published in:	Journal of foot and ankle research, Vol. 16, Num. 1 (November 2023) , ISSN 1757-1146

DOI: 10.1186/s13047-023-00687-z
PMID: 38001471

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