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© 2019, The Author(s).Successful management of diabetic foot ulceration (DFU) is crucial for preventing long-term morbidity and lowering risk of amputations. This can be achieved with a multifaceted approach involving a multidisciplinary team, with the patient at the centre. However, not all healthcare setups enable this, and the rate of lower limb amputations continues to rise. It is therefore time to consider new approaches to diabetic foot care, capitalising on engagement from patients in self-management while supported by their informal caregivers (ICGs) to help improve outcome. The role of ICGs in DFU care has the potential to make a significant difference in outcome, yet this resource remains, in most cases, underutilised. Limited research has been conducted in this area to reveal the true impact on patient outcomes and the caregivers themselves. This narrative review aims to explore how ICGs can benefit DFU management with applicability to different healthcare setups while benefiting from established experience in the care of other chronic health conditions.
Author(s): Messenger G, Taha N, Sabau S, AlHubail A, Aldibbiat AM
Publication type: Review
Publication status: Published
Journal: Diabetes Therapy
Year: 2019
Volume: 10
Pages: 2025-2033
Print publication date: 01/12/2019
Online publication date: 26/09/2019
Acceptance date: 02/04/2019
ISSN (print): 1869-6953
ISSN (electronic): 1869-6961
Publisher: Springer Healthcare
URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/s13300-019-00694-z
DOI: 10.1007/s13300-019-00694-z
