Person—foot ulcer status (current), code N
Data Element Attributes
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Metadata item type: | Data Element |
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Short name: | Foot ulcer - current |
Synonymous names: | Foot ulcer - current |
METEOR identifier: | 270158 |
Registration status: | Health!, Superseded 21/09/2005 |
Data Element Concept: | Person—foot ulcer status (current) |
Value Domain: | Current foot ulcer code N |
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Collection methods: | Assessment
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Source and reference attributes | |
Submitting organisation: | National diabetes data working group |
Origin: | National Diabetes Outcomes Quality Review Initiative (NDOQRIN) data dictionary. |
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Related metadata references: | Has been superseded by Person—foot ulcer indicator (current), code N Health!, Standard 21/09/2005 Is re-engineered from Foot ulcer - Superseded 01/03/2005, version 1, DE, NHDD, NHIMG, Superseded 01/03/2005.pdf (17.9 KB) No registration status |
Implementation in Data Set Specifications: | Diabetes (clinical) DSS Health!, Superseded 21/09/2005 DSS specific information: The development of ulcers of the feet and lower extremities is a special problem in the diabetic patient, and appears to be due primarily to abnormal pressure distribution secondary to diabetic neuropathy. Diabetic foot ulceration is a serious problem and the lack of pain does not mean that the ulcer can be ignored or neglected. The absence of pain is very common in people with diabetes due to peripheral neuropathy. All patients with diabetes mellitus should be instructed about proper foot care in an attempt to prevent ulcers. Feet should be kept clean and dry at all times. Patients with neuropathy should not walk barefoot, even in the home. Properly fitted shoes are essential. Early detection and appropriate management of the 'high-risk foot' and current foot ulceration can reduce morbidity, hospitalisation and amputation in people with diabetes. |