
TY  - JOUR
A1  - Jessup, Rebecca L 
A1  - Spring, Anita A 
A1  - Grollo, Aspa 
T1  - Current practice in the assessment and management of acute diabetes-related foot complications
JF  - Australian Health Review
JO  - Aust. Health Review
Y1  - 2007
VL  - 31
IS  - 2
SP  - 217
EP  - 222
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UR  - https://doi.org/10.1071/AH070217 
N2  - A retrospective audit of client histories from 1 April 2004 to 31 March 2005 was conducted. Assessment, investigations on admission, management, length of stay and outcomes were assessed and compared with evidence-based guidelines. A total of 62 clients with 115 admissions were identified. The finding that HBA1c (glycated haemoglobin) levels were measured on admission 50% of the time suggested there is significant variability in assessment, investigation and management of acute diabetes-related foot complications. There is a need to better utilise evidence-based clinical guidelines, and for greater emphasis on linking individuals who are at risk of hospitalisation into appropriate outpatient services to improve outcomes. 
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