Identifying and definitional attributes | |
Metadata item type: | Data Element |
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Short name: | Foot ulcer (history) |
METEOR identifier: | 302819 |
Registration status: | Health!, Standard 21/09/2005 |
Definition: | Whether person has a previous history of ulceration on either foot, as represented by a code. |
Data Element Concept: | Person—foot ulcer indicator |
Value Domain: | Yes/no/not stated/inadequately described code N |
Collection and usage attributes | |
Guide for use: | CODE 9 Not stated/inadequately described This code is not for use in primary data collections. |
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Data element attributes | |
Collection and usage attributes | |
Guide for use: | CODE 1 Yes CODE 2 No |
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Collection methods: | Ask the individual if he/she a previous history of foot ulceration. Alternatively obtain this information from appropriate documentation. |
Source and reference attributes | |
Submitting organisation: | National diabetes data working group |
Origin: | National Diabetes Outcomes Quality Review Initiative (NDOQRIN) data dictionary |
Relational attributes | |
Related metadata references: | Supersedes Person—foot ulcer history status, code N Health!, Superseded 21/09/2005 |
Implementation in Data Set Specifications: | Diabetes (clinical) NBPDS Health!, Standard 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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