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QUALITY OF LIFE IN DIABETIC PATIENTS WITH FOOT COMPLICATIONS: A SPECIALIZED CLINIC PERSPECTIVE

Maria da Silva Santos·João Pedro Alves
Published 16 December 2024
Vol. 12, No. 3 (2024)
pp. 14-31
CC BY 4.0
  1. 1
    Maria da Silva Santos
    Brazilian Registered Nurse (RN), MS, Universidade Federal do Paraná, Curitiba, PR, Brazil.
    BR
  2. 2
    João Pedro Alves
    Professor, School of Medicine, Universidade Federal do Paraná, Universidade Positivo, Brazil
    BR

Diabetes Mellitus (DM) is a pervasive and intricate chronic condition, imposing a significant societal, economic, and human burden globally. The incidence of DM continues to rise, leading to alarming morbidity and mortality rates. Diabetic foot complications are among the most severe and costly consequences of DM. This paper highlights the importance of comprehensive assessment, preventive measures, and multidisciplinary healthcare approaches in managing diabetic foot conditions. By adopting a multiprofessional healthcare team and providing education and prevention strategies, it is possible to substantially reduce the prevalence of foot complications and amputations related to diabetes. This comprehensive approach is crucial in curbing the devastating impact of DM on patients' quality of life and the healthcare system.

JournalColumbia Journal of Health Education and Nursing
ISSN2998-8179
Volume / IssueVol. 12, No. 3 (2024)
Pages14-31
Published16 December 2024
DOI10.5281/zenodo.14500674
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LicenseCC BY 4.0 — reuse with attribution
PublisherKeith Publications
Santos , M., Alves, J. (2024). QUALITY OF LIFE IN DIABETIC PATIENTS WITH FOOT COMPLICATIONS: A SPECIALIZED CLINIC PERSPECTIVE. Columbia Journal of Health Education and Nursing, Vol. 12 No. 3, pp. 14-31. DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.14500674

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