Current Practice of Podiatrists in Testing for Diabetic Polyneuropathy and Implementing Foot Care (PROTECT Study Survey 2)
Authors' conclusion
Podiatrists play an important role in the detection, monitoring, and management of both DSPN and diabetic foot ulcers, suggesting that the utilization of their services should be fostered.
Study context
- Population
- Podiatrists from 12 federal states across Germany
- Participants
- 125 podiatrists
- Outcome
- Practice of podiatrists in DSPN screening/monitoring and foot management
Methodological detailsonline questionnaire survey
- Online questionnaire survey
Main finding
As reported in the abstract
- Diabetic sensorimotor polyneuropathy (DSPN) screening or follow-up at least once a year
- 36%
- DSPN screening or follow-up only at initial examination
- 28%
- DSPN screening or follow-up only at suspicion
- 21%
- DSPN screening or follow-up basically at each treatment visit
- 10%
- Use of instruments to assess vibration, touch/pressure and temperature sensation
- 81% to 94%
- Previously undiagnosed DSPN detected frequently/very frequently (≥6 cases/mo)
- 24.0%
- Foot ulcers detected frequently/very frequently (≥6 cases/mo)
- 18.4%
- Gave advice on medical treatment
- >50%
Observational data: associations, not effects.
Original publication
Current Practice of Podiatrists in Testing for Diabetic Polyneuropathy and Implementing Foot Care (PROTECT Study Survey 2). Endocr Pract. Published 14 June 2024. doi:10.
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