Is there an evidence base for diabetic foot care?
There is a current lack of evidence for most of the treatments that are applied to those patients who have diabetic foot problems. This paper reviews existing evidence and national and international consensus documents. The diabetic foot is an enormous public health problem and it is important that it receives rapid and effective management.
Foster
A V M
AV
Diabetic Foot Clinic, King's College Hospital, London SE5 9RS.
D017719:Diabetic Foot / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy*; D019317:Evidence-Based Medicine; D006801:Humans; D010808:Physical Examination / Q000379:methods; D011032:Podiatry / Q000379:methods* / Q000592:standards