title: Caring for feet: patients and nurse practitioners working together.
abstract: There are many factors to remember when performing a foot assessment on patients with diabetes. To maximize the value of a foot care program, patients need to understand their role in preserving their feet. This article outlines how to perform a logical foot assessment using a mnemonic tool so all parts of the examination will be included. Further actions to consider and educational points to stress are provided for each part of the assessment.
authors.affiliation: Durham Veteran's Administration Medical Center, NC 27705, USA.
authors.forename: C B
authors.initials: CB
authors.lastname: Feldman
mesh_terms: D017719:Diabetic Foot / Q000517:prevention & control* / Q000523:psychology; D006801:Humans; D008403:Mass Screening / Q000379:methods; D009722:Nurse Practitioners / Q000523:psychology; D009723:Nurse-Patient Relations; D009730:Nursing Assessment / Q000379:methods; D010353:Patient Education as Topic / Q000379:methods; D010358:Patient Participation; D010808:Physical Examination / Q000379:methods; D017592:Skin Care / Q000379:methods