Literature
2015 IWGDF Guidance
The launch of the International Guidance on the prevention and management of the diabetic foot was one of the highlights of the 7th International Symposium on diabetic foot in The Hague. These Guidance documents are produced after 2 years of hard work by groups of experts of the International Working Group on the Diabetic Foot (IWGDF).
Extract footware and off-loading (PDF):
http://www.iwgdf.org/files/2015/FO.pdf
More Information
Clinical Evidence, Position and Consensus Document Libraries on the Assessment and Management of Diabetic Foot Ulcers as well as the treatment and prevention of pressure ulcers:
Clinical Trials:
Stop it before it start! Examplary Heel Ulcers Prevention Pilot (PDF)
THE JOURNAL OF FOOT & ANKLE SURGERY;
DIABETIC FOOT DISORDERS: A CLINICAL PRACTICE GUIDELINE (PDF)
User Report of the Orthotic Management after Chopart Amputation in Diabetic Patients (PDF)
RCT to determine the effect of a heel elevation device in pressure ulcer prevention (PDF)
Clinical Guidelines & Consensus Documents:
National (North America) Pressure Ulcer Advisory Panel authoritative reports and guides
Prevention and Treatment of Pressure Ulcers:
Clinical Practice Guideline
Resource Websites:
Diabetic Foot Study Group Website
Wounds International Clinical Resource Library
European Wound Management Association Position & Consensus Document Library
Heelift.com Clinical Evidence & Resource Library
National (North America) Pressure Ulcer Advisory Panel authoritative reports and guides
