Helfand A E
Department of Community Health and Aging, Pennsylvania College of Podiatric Medicine, Philadelphia.
Clin Podiatr Med Surg. 1993 Apr;10(2):285-96.
The 1981 White House Conference on Aging in its Recommendation Number 148 stated that "comprehensive foot care be provided for the elderly in a manner equal to care provided for other parts of the body." This key position speaks to the need and right of foot care for all. The inclusion of appropriate podiatric services in long-term care programs will often produce dramatic effects. Immobility can be replaced by activity. Quality of care translates into improved quality of life. Support and encouragement can be directed to independence and a strong sense of personal identify and worth. Isolation can be replaced by interaction. When the quality of life decreases due to disease, disability, or age, those precious aspects of dignity must be restored to a maximum level by caring staffs. Because ambulation is a catalyst for life, podiatric care can help regain some of the lost dignity by keeping the patient walking and moving about, so that he or she can accept and participate in the social activities provided by the facility.
1981年白宫老龄问题会议在其第148号建议中指出，“应以与身体其他部位护理相同的方式为老年人提供全面的足部护理。”这一关键立场表明了所有人接受足部护理的必要性和权利。在长期护理项目中纳入适当的足病治疗服务往往会产生显著效果。行动不便可以被活动所取代。护理质量转化为生活质量的提高。支持和鼓励可以导向独立以及强烈的个人认同感和价值感。孤立可以被互动所取代。当生活质量因疾病、残疾或年龄而下降时，护理人员必须将尊严的这些宝贵方面恢复到最高水平。因为行走是生活的催化剂，足病治疗护理可以通过让患者行走和活动来帮助重拾一些失去的尊严，以便他或她能够接受并参与机构提供的社交活动。
