Diabetic foot ulcer self-care assessment: a scoping review

Diabetic foot ulcer self-care assessment: a scoping review

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ABSTRACT Objectives: to map, in the world literature, instruments for assessing foot self-care of people with diabetes.Methods: a scoping review in Scopus by Elsevier, MEDLINE via PubMed, LILACS, Hockey Accessories - Base Layer - Shorts SciELO databases and gray literature, using the controlled words diabetic foot, self care, questionnaire.Search was carried out in February and March 2021, according to JBI recommendations and PRISMA-ScR extension.Results: fifteen studies made up the review, 14 articles and one thesis, published between 2000 and 2020.16 instruments were identified: five with an emphasis on general self-care and 11 on foot self-care.

Inspection, hygiene, washing and drying between the toes, lotion application and use of proper shoes and socks were the main self-care measures presented.Final Considerations: foot self-care is assessed by knowledge, social 3 Pack Classic Tee support and frequency with which measures are being put into practice, encouraging professional practice.