title: The foot at risk: identification and prevention of skin breakdown.
abstract: This article presents the major predisposing factors and measures associated with preventing nosocomial foot lesions. The combination of nursing interventions and the appropriate use of protective devices can markedly reduce the incidence of foot lesions acquired in the hospital. Patient and family education is another important aspect in preventing skin breakdown of the foot at risk.
authors.forename: E A
authors.initials: EA
authors.lastname: Yetzer
authors.forename: R L
authors.initials: RL
authors.lastname: Sullivan
mesh_terms: D005534:Foot Diseases / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000451:nursing* / Q000517:prevention & control; D006801:Humans; D009730:Nursing Assessment; D009989:Orthotic Devices; D003668:Pressure Ulcer / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000451:nursing* / Q000517:prevention & control; D012307:Risk Factors