Table 1 Patient characteristics and ulcer outcomes
Total participants (n= 31) | Male n=18 | Female n= 13 |
|---|---|---|
Age (yr) | 71 | 74 |
(Mean + range) | 51–84 | 53–89 |
Location of consultation (%) (n=110) | ||
 -Home | 41.8 | 26.3 |
 -Local clinic | 13.6 | 8.18 |
 -Care home | 4.5 | 0.9 |
 -Not recorded | 1.8 | 2.7 |
Number of ulcers per patient (%) (n=31) | ||
 -1 | 29.0 | 25.8 |
 -2 | 9.7 | 9.7 |
 -3 | 16.1 | 3.2 |
 -4 | 0 | 0 |
 -5 | 3.2 | 3.2 |
Outcomes of ulcers (%) (n=55) | ||
 Improved and healing | 38.2 | 10.9 |
   - Complete healing | 25.5 | 7.3 |
  - Improved | 12.7 | 3.6 |
 Stable | 18.1 | 21.8 |
 Deteriorating | 3.6 | 3.6 |
 Minor toe amputations | 0 | 3.6 |