Diabetic foot examination: findings of a screening survey performed in Jordan

Abstract

AbstractDespite the alarming prevalence of diabetes in Jordan, there is insufficient information on foot manifestations of diabetes. Periodic screening is recommended for the prevention of diabetes-related foot complications so that foot changes can be identified in the initial stages and appropriate treatment provided in a timely manner.The purpose of the current study was two-fold: first, to report the findings of an opportunistic foot screening survey for 1072 people with diabetes recruited from nine health care facilities in Jordan; and, second, to identify whether or not they undergo periodic screening.Descriptive statistics were used to analyse data collected by trained research assistants using an ethically approved standardised protocol covering three main aspects of foot examination (dermatological inspection, and vascular and neurological assessment) with demographic data plus information on diabetic foot care. The protocol also guided the research assistant to appraise height, weight, blood pre...