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A Diabetic Foot Service in a department of a vascular surgeon

  • Dean Williams
  • , A Powell-chandler
  • , O Griffiths
    • NHS Wales

    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceedingChapter

    Abstract

    Introduction: Non-traumatic lower limb amputation is a worldwide problem, usually related to underlying circulatory compromise and infection
    Service Developments: Key changes include the employment of a vascular surgeon with an interest in wound healing and whose findings resulted in NICE guideline updates.
    Outcomes: Development of a diabetic foot service has been associated wit improvements in major amputation rates.
    Original languageEnglish
    Title of host publicationVascular and Endovascular Consensus Update
    EditorsRoger Greenhalgh
    PublisherBiba Publishing
    Pages333-338
    Number of pages6
    Publication statusPublished - 2017

    UN SDGs

    This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

    1. SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being
      SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being

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