RT Journal Article
T1 Fit for purpose? Footwear for patients with and without diabetic peripheral neuropathy: A cross-sectional study.
A1 Chicharro-Luna, Esther
A1 Ortega-Ávila, Ana Belén
A1 Requena-Martínez, Aránzazu
A1 Gijón-Noguerón, Gabriel
K1 Neuropatía diabética
K1 Pies
K1 Diabéticos - Cuidado
K1 Calzado
AB This paper determines whether patients with and without Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy use suitable footwear, taking into account that these persons are subject to a significant loss of sensitivity in the feet.Methods: Cross-sectional observational study was conducted of 108 participants with diabetes mellitus. Inclusion criteria were at least five years' progression of diabetes, the ability to walk unaided and no distal amputation of the foot. The presence of DPN was evaluated according to the criteria of the International Working Group on the Diabetic Foot. Foot length was measured using a Brannock® device and internal shoe length was determined using a CEGI® pedometer.Results: In relation to adjustment, 21.6% of the shoes examined had no type of closure. The most common form of closure was laces, which were used in 32.4% of the shoes. 92.5% of footwear had internal seams. No significant relationship was found between the presence or otherwise of DPN and the use of appropriate shoe closure (p = 0.304), recommended heel height (p = 0.18), leather material (p = 0.77) and absence of internal seams (p = 0.759).Conclusions: The majority of our participants living with DPN do not wear fitting shoes. Therefore, it is advisable to evaluate their use of footwear, both in primary health care and in podiatry clinics, to forestall potential complications.
PB Elsevier
YR 2020
FD 2020-08-27
LK https://hdl.handle.net/10630/38362
UL https://hdl.handle.net/10630/38362
LA eng
NO Chicharro-Luna E, Ortega-Avila AB, Requena-Martínez A, Gijon-Nogueron G. Fit for purpose? Footwear for patients with and without diabetic peripheral neuropathy: A cross-sectional study. Prim Care Diabetes. 2021 Feb;15(1):145-149. doi: 10.1016/j.pcd.2020.08.009. Epub 2020 Aug 27. PMID: 32863150.
NO https://openpolicyfinder.jisc.ac.uk/id/publication/16932
DS RIUMA. Repositorio Institucional de la Universidad de Málaga
RD 25 ene 2026