Person—foot ulcer history status, code N
Data Element Attributes
Identifying and definitional attributes | |
Metadata item type: | Data Element |
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Short name: | Foot ulcer - history |
Synonymous names: | Foot ulcer - history |
METEOR identifier: | 270159 |
Registration status: | Health!, Superseded 21/09/2005 |
Data Element Concept: | Person—foot ulcer history status |
Value Domain: | Foot ulcer history code N |
Data element attributes | |
Source and reference attributes | |
Submitting organisation: | National diabetes data working group |
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Origin: | National Diabetes Outcomes Quality Review Initiative (NDOQRIN) data dictionary |
Relational attributes | |
Related metadata references: | Has been superseded by Person—foot ulcer indicator (history), code N Health!, Standard 21/09/2005 |
Implementation in Data Set Specifications: | Diabetes (clinical) DSS Health!, Superseded 21/09/2005 DSS specific information: Past history of foot ulceration, peripheral neuropathy and foot deformities have been associated with increased risk of foot ulceration and lower limb amputation for patients who suffer from diabetes. The aim is to identify the 'high-risk foot' as indicated by a past history of foot problems, especially ulceration. Following the Principles of Care and Guidelines for the Clinical Management of Diabetes Mellitus, individuals with a 'high-risk foot' or a significant active foot problem should be examined every six months or at every visit. Assessment:
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