Factors associated with foot ulceration and amputation in adults on dialysis: a cross-sectional observational study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Adults on dialysis are at increased risk of foot ulceration, which commonly precedes more serious lower limb complications, including amputation. Limited data exist regarding the prevalence and factors associated with foot disease in this population. Hence, this study set out to investigate factors associated with foot ulceration and amputation in a dialysis cohort.

Methods

This study presents a cross-sectional analysis of baseline data from a multi-center prospective cohort study. We recruited 450 adults with end-stage renal disease on dialysis from multiple satellite and home-therapy dialysis units in Melbourne, Australia from January to December 2014. Data collection consisted of a participant interview, medical record review, health-status questionnaire and no

SUBMITTER: Kaminski MR 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5591526 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature