The composition and mode of delivery of diabetes-related footcare education provided by podiatrists in Australia and Aotearoa (New Zealand): A systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Diabetes-related foot disease (DFD) is a significant and costly complication of diabetes in Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand (NZ). Diabetes footcare education is considered a cornerstone of DFD prevention and management, with podiatrists playing a key role in education provision. This systematic review evaluated the nature and composition of diabetes footcare education provided by podiatrists to people living with diabetes in Australia and NZ.

Methods

Medline, EBSCO, Megafile Ultimate and Cochrane library databases were conducted from inception until January 31, 2024 to identify studies reporting on the mode of delivery and composition, including frequency, of diabetes footcare education provided to people with diabetes by podiatrists in Australia and NZ.

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SUBMITTER: Al Husaini M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11554429 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature