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Prioritisation of diabetes-related footcare amongst primary care healthcare professionals.

Leanne MullanKaren WynterAndrea DriscollBodil Rassmussen
Published in: Journal of clinical nursing (2020)
This study reveals the need for primary healthcare decision makers and clinicians to ensure preventative footcare is a focused priority earlier in the diabetes care continuum. Collaborative and widespread promotion of the importance of proactive rather than reactive footcare practices is required to support prevention of foot ulcers and amputation.
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