Implementing Diabetic Foot Screening for Type 2 Diabetes Patients in an Outpatient Clinic

Authors

Kehinde Adedulu, University of South AlabamaFollow
Amanda Townsend, University of South AlabamaFollow
Taye OniFollow

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Description

Diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs) result from the loss of protective sensation, peripheral arterial disease, and foot deformities, making early identification essential in preventing severe complications (Lingyan et al., 2024). Research confirms that incorporating Inlow’s 60-Second Diabetic Foot Screening tool improves patient outcomes by identifying high-risk individuals (Bus et al., 2024). Educating healthcare providers on the benefits of this tool and promoting its use is critical for effective prevention (Lim et al., 2020). Inlow’s 60-Second Diabetic Foot Screen is a cost-effective, simple, and reliable tool widely validated across different settings (Al-Mohaithef et al., 2022). This DNP quality improvement project builds on existing evidence to enhance diabetic foot care, reduce complications, and improve screening practices in clinical settings.

Publication Date

5-2025

City

Mobile

Keywords

diabetic foot ulcer, foot examination, diabetes mellitus, foot care education, and foot ulcer prevention

Disciplines

Endocrine System Diseases | Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism | Medical Education | Nursing | Podiatry | Primary Care | Skin and Connective Tissue Diseases | Wounds and Injuries

Recommended Citation

Adedulu, Kehinde; Townsend, Amanda; and Oni, Taye, "Implementing Diabetic Foot Screening for Type 2 Diabetes Patients in an Outpatient Clinic" (2025). DNP Project Posters. 1.
https://jagworks.southalabama.edu/con-dnp-posters/1