Table 3 Assessment and prevention of diabetic foot complications (Pre-diabetic foot ulceration)
Total | Public | Private | pValue | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
M (IQR) | M (IQR) | M (IQR) | ||
Assess for risk of developing foot complications? | 7 (6 – 7) | 7 (6 – 7) | 7 (6 – 7) | 0.111 |
Inquire about previous foot ulcers and amputations? | 7 (6 – 7) | 7 (6 – 7) | 7 (5 – 7) | 0.001 |
Visually inspect feet for structural abnormalities? | 7 (7 – 7) | 7 (7 – 7) | 7 (6 – 7) | 0.253 |
Visually inspect feet for wounds? | 7 (7 – 7) | 7 (7 – 7) | 7 (7 – 7) | 0.165 |
Assess for neuropathy? | 7 (6 – 7) | 7 (6 – 7) | 7 (6 – 7) | 0.414 |
Assess for neuropathy using a 10 g monofilament? | 7 (6 – 7) | 7 (6 – 7) | 7 (6 – 7) | 0.122 |
Palpate their foot pulses? | 7 (6 – 7) | 7 (6 – 7) | 7 (6 – 7) | 0.214 |
Perform an Ankle Brachial Index (ABI) or Toe Pressure assessment? | 4 (2 – 5) | 4 (3 – 6) | 3 (1 – 4) | <0.001 |
Classify their risk of developing foot complications? | 7 (6 – 7) | 7 (6 – 7) | 7 (5 – 7) | 0.149 |
Provide foot care education to prevent foot complications? | 7 (6 – 7) | 7 (6 – 7) | 7 (6 – 7) | 0.709 |
Provide or recommend footwear to prevent foot complications? | 6 (6–7) | 6 (6 – 7) | 6 (6 – 7) | 0.927 |
Recommend a review assessment annually for low risk patients? | 7 (6 – 7) | 7 (6 – 7) | 7 (6 – 7) | 0.721 |
Recommend a review examination within 6 months for patients with foot risk factors? | 7 (6 – 7) | 7 (6 – 7) | 7 (6 – 7) | 0.991 |