Diabetic Foot Care Programme
Care Process & Redesign
Training ＆ Education
Agency for Integrated Care - Intermediate and Long Term Care
Not Applicable
31 December 2017
Reduce annual lower limb amputation rates by 10% for diabetic haemodialysis patients. Improved compliance with foot assessments and interventions significantly reduced complications.
Year Submitted: 2017
Published Date: 31 December 2017
Tags: Care Process ＆ Redesign, Training ＆ Education, Clinical Practice Improvement, Quality Improvement, Multi-Disciplinary
About this Content
Aims
Reduce annual lower limb amputation rates by 10% for diabetic haemodialysis patients.
Background
70% of haemodialysis patients at NKF have diabetes, with significantly higher amputation rates than the general diabetic population.
Methods
Implemented the NICE-guideline-based Diabetic Foot Care Pathway; trained nurses as Diabetic Link champions; conducted audits and reviews.
Results
Achieved a 26% reduction in amputation rates over two years (from 3.8% to 2.8%).
Conclusion
Improved compliance with foot assessments and interventions significantly reduced complications.
Lessons Learnt
Ongoing training, monitoring, and collaboration with podiatrists are critical for sustainability.
Keywords
Diabetes Management, Foot Care, Lower Limb Amputation, Dialysis
Innovators' Details
Innovators' Details
Healthcare Cluster(s) | Agency for Integrated Care - Intermediate and Long Term Care |
Organization(s) Involved | National Kidney Foundation |
Platform(s) | Not Applicable |
Healthcare Professional Group(s) | Allied Health |
Applicable Specialty or Discipline | Podiatry |
Project Lead(s) | May Chua, Yan Hua |
Project Member(s) | Jenny Song |
Connect with this contributor!
May Chua - kimhwa.chua@nkfs.org
Yan Hua - hua.yan@nkfs.org