This module summarizes the recommendations on best practices regarding the assessment, classification systems and diagnostic techniques, as well as the main therapeutic strategies and multidisciplinary approaches for diabetic foot ulcers.
Accreditation
This module is CPD credited
Learning Objectives
After completing this course, you will be able to:
Acquire the recent data related to the epidemiology and complications of diabetes.
Understand the main definitions of diabetic foot, diabetic lesions and diabetic foot ulcer (DFU).
Identify the etiology and risk factors contributing to the development of diabetic foot ulcers.
Identify the correct procedures for the appropriate Management of DFU: leg & wound assessment, classification approaches and diagnostic techniques.
Learn about the main therapeutic strategies and multidisciplinary approaches necessary for diabetic foot ulcers treatment.
Relate the knowledge to examples of individual clinical cases.
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