Limb salvage-related activities of JLSPM-certified foot care specialists - A nursing viewpoint -

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  • 下肢救済を叶える認定師の活躍―看護師の視点から
  • カシ キュウサイ オ カナエル ニンテイシ ノ カツヤク : カンゴシ ノ シテン カラ

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In Japan, nearly 7 million people aged ≥60 years suffer from foot lesions. Due to the rapid aging of Japanese society and the rising prevalence of diabetes, the number of patients that are at high risk of developing such lesions is also increasing. Consequently, preventive foot care, which is mainly provided by nurses in outpatient departments, is becoming more important. However, some patients present with foot lesions due to disorders such as advanced neuropathy or vascular insufficiency, and it is necessary to understand the pathology of such conditions. In addition, it is important to employ preventive measures against such lesions, assess the factors associated with their early identification, and provide care that will facilitate early healing and prevent recurrence. Accordingly, the Japanese Society of Limb Salvage and Podiatric Medicine（JLSPM）has begun to train and certify foot care specialists. This paper describes the role played by JLSPM-certified nurses at our hospital.

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