Preventive interventions for diabetic foot ulcer adopted in different healthcare settings: A scoping review protocol.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Diabetic foot ulcers are challenging to heal, increase the risk of lower extremity amputation, and place a significant burden on patients, families, and healthcare systems. Prioritizing preventive interventions holds the promise of reducing patient suffering, lowering costs, and improving quality of life. This study describes a scoping review protocol that will be used to delineate the preventive interventions for diabetic foot ulcers employed in different healthcare settings.

Methods

The scoping review methodology was formulated in accordance with the PRISMA extension guidelines for scoping reviews and informed by the procedural insights provided by the JBI methodology group. Studies with participants diagnosed with type 1 and type 2 diabetes, aged 18 years or ol

SUBMITTER: Leal de Araujo A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11446456 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature