Tyrrell Wendy
Wales Centre for Podiatric Studies, University of Wales Institute, Cardiff.
Nurs Stand. 2002;16(30):52-4, 56, 58 passim. doi: 10.7748/ns.16.30.52.s46.
Managing foot ulceration is a challenge for all concerned. This article argues that the key to successful management of ulceration lies with the accurate identification of the underlying cause of the ulcer and consideration of the additional factors that are likely to impair healing. The common causes of foot ulceration are discussed, the means of evaluation and assessment are outlined and appropriate management strategies are identified. As with all care pathways, patient concordance is essential in reaching successful clinical outcomes and foot ulceration is no exception.
对于所有相关人员来说，处理足部溃疡都是一项挑战。本文认为，成功处理溃疡的关键在于准确识别溃疡的潜在病因，并考虑可能会妨碍愈合的其他因素。文中讨论了足部溃疡的常见病因，概述了评估方法，并确定了适当的处理策略。与所有护理途径一样，患者的配合对于取得成功的临床结果至关重要，足部溃疡也不例外。
