Diabetic Foot Self-Care

Cross-source consensus on Diabetic Foot Self-Care from 1 sources and 4 claims.

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The study assessed diabetic foot self-care knowledge, practices, and associated factors among diabetes clinic attendees at all base hospitals in Colombo District. — Foot self-care knowledge, practices and associated factors among individuals diagnosed with diabetes attending clinics at base hospitals in Colombo, Sri Lanka: an analytical cross-sectional study
The study focused on foot self-care because knowledge and preventive practices can lower the risk of diabetic foot ulcers and related complications. — Foot self-care knowledge, practices and associated factors among individuals diagnosed with diabetes attending clinics at base hospitals in Colombo, Sri Lanka: an analytical cross-sectional study
Long-term adherence to foot self-care depends on both performing behaviours and understanding why they are needed. — Foot self-care knowledge, practices and associated factors among individuals diagnosed with diabetes attending clinics at base hospitals in Colombo, Sri Lanka: an analytical cross-sectional study
Without adequate knowledge, patients may be inconsistent or fail to recognise and respond to warning signs and foot problems. — Foot self-care knowledge, practices and associated factors among individuals diagnosed with diabetes attending clinics at base hospitals in Colombo, Sri Lanka: an analytical cross-sectional study