The feasibility of a social media-based foot self-management education and support program for adults with diabetes: A partially randomized preference trial.

Aim: To assess the feasibility of Diabetic Foot Care Group (DFCG), a social media-based self-management education and support intervention, for people with diabetes (PWD) empowerment in diabetes-related foot ulceration prevention.

Methods: A partially randomized preference trial was conducted among 32 PWD. DFCG was implemented through Facebook.

Key performance indicators to inform evaluation of wound care programmes for people with complex wounds: a protocol for systematic review.

Objective: The objective of the systematic review is to examine and summarise the available evidence in the literature of the use of key performance indicators (KPIs) to inform evaluation of wound care programmes and services for people with hard-to-heal (complex) wounds. The need for wound care is expected to grow with the continued ageing of the population and the resulting increased development of chronic conditions. This expected increase necessitates improvement of wound care programmes and services and their ability to deliver quality, evidence-based and cost-effective practice.

Insights into the neuroprotective effects of L. and Kunth in the memory impairment rat model.

species have a longstanding traditional culinary use, mostly being consumed in the Mediterranean diet as a common herb added to food. is commonly consumed as a herbal tea for memory enhancement. Alzheimer's disease (AD) is the most prevalent form of dementia affecting people worldwide Therefore, the current research aimed to investigate potential therapeutic benefits of (SOL) cultivated in Jordan and (SML) cultivated in Egypt with regard to acetylcholinesterase activity, β-amyloid deposition and oxidative stress associated with scopolamine-induced AD.

Professionals' Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices Related to Pressure Injuries in Canada.

Background: Pressure injuries (PIs) represent a significant burden on the healthcare system and have a negative impact on the quality of life of those affected by these wounds. Despite best practice guidelines and other protocols to help healthcare facilities prevent PIs, the prevalence of PIs in Canada across all healthcare settings is concerning.

Objective: To describe the pattern of PI prevention and identify national priorities and opportunities to address PIs.

Toenail Onychomycosis-A Canadian Approach With a New Transungual Treatment: Development of a Clinical Pathway.

Background: Onychomycosis is a difficult-to-treat infection whose current treatment paradigm relies primarily on oral antifungals. The emergence of new topical drugs broadens the therapeutic options and prompts a re-evaluation of the current Canadian treatment strategy.

Objective: To define a patient-centred Canadian treatment strategy for onychomycosis.

Diabetic foot ulcers: Part II. Management.

The management of diabetic foot ulcers can be optimized by using an interdisciplinary team approach addressing the correctable risk factors (ie, poor vascular supply, infection control and treatment, and plantar pressure redistribution) along with optimizing local wound care. Dermatologists can initiate diabetic foot care. The first step is recognizing that a loss of skin integrity (ie, a callus, blister, or ulcer) considerably increases the risk of preventable amputations.

Diabetic foot ulcers: Part I. Pathophysiology and prevention.

Diabetes mellitus is a serious, life-long condition that is the sixth leading cause of death in North America. Dermatologists frequently encounter patients with diabetes mellitus. Up to 25% of patients with diabetes mellitus will develop diabetic foot ulcers.

Evaluation of a peer-led self-management education programme PEP Talk: Diabetes, Healthy Feet and You.

PEP (Peer Education Programme) Talk: Diabetes, Healthy Feet and You is a peer-led self-management programme developed to address the problems of growing prevalence of diabetes and its complications, and limited health care dollars. An evaluation of the programme, how it might be situated within a public health perspective and potential bridges for its implementation in communities throughout Canada and worldwide, are presented. The programme consisted of workshops that were conducted by volunteer peer leaders and health care professionals in 12 communities in 10 Canadian provinces; the volunteers were supported through monthly mentoring teleconferences, on-line tips and discussion board conversations.

Best practices for the management of foot ulcers in people with diabetes.

Care of people with diabetic foot ulcers requires a systematic approach following the wound bed preparation paradigm and the existing best practice recommendations. The purpose of this article is to summarize key evidence and recommendations regarding prevention and management of diabetic foot ulcers that can be translated into practice.

Screening for the high-risk diabetic foot: a 60-second tool (2012).

People with diabetes mellitus will develop lower-limb complications, such as neuropathy, peripheral vascular disease, foot ulcers, and lower-leg amputations. Resources to control elevated hemoglobin A1c and blood pressure, along with the standardized approach using the 60-second tool (2012), can detect the high-risk diabetic foot and help prevent complications.

Role of a point-of-care protease activity diagnostic test in Canadian clinical practice: a Canadian expert consensus ©.

Nonhealing wounds (stalled, healable) challenge affected individuals, wound clinicians, and society. Nonhealing may result despite local factors being corrected. The interplay between tissue degradation, increased inflammatory response, and abundant protease activity is a challenging quandary.