Protocol for a prospective observational study: the Australia and New Zealand Diabetic and Ischaemic Foot Outcomes Study (ANZ-DIFOS).

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Diabetic foot disease is a common condition globally and is over-represented in indigenous populations. The propensity for patients with diabetic foot disease to undergo minor or major limb amputation is a concern. Diabetic foot disease and lower limb amputation are debilitating for patients and have a substantial financial impact on health services. The purpose of this multicentre study is to prospectively report the presentation, management and outcomes of diabetic foot disease, to validate existing scoring systems and assess long term outcomes for these patients particularly in relation to major limb amputation.

Methods and analysis

This is a multisite, international, prospective observational study, being undertaken at Waikato Hospital, New Zealand (NZ); Sir

SUBMITTER: Hart O 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8413961 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature