Abstract

The high prevalence of foot problems in older adults necessitates preventative foot self-care. This feasibility study evaluated a foot care self-management program on community-dwelling older adults without diabetes. Implementation of best practices may protect foot health, preserve function and mobility, and extend older adults' healthy, active years of life.

Author Details

Jennifer J. O'Connor, MSN/Ed, BSN; Deidre D. Wipke-Tevis, PhD -- Sinclair School of Nursing, Universtiy of Missouri, Columbia, Missouri, USA

Sigma Membership

Zeta Chi at-Large

Lead Author Affiliation

University of Missouri, Columbia, Missouri, USA

Type

Poster

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

N/A

Research Approach

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Keywords:

Foot Care, Older Adults, Self-management

Conference Name

30th International Nursing Research Congress

Conference Host

Sigma Theta Tau International

Conference Location

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Conference Year

2019

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2 feet 4 life: A foot care self-management intervention for older adults without diabetes

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

The high prevalence of foot problems in older adults necessitates preventative foot self-care. This feasibility study evaluated a foot care self-management program on community-dwelling older adults without diabetes. Implementation of best practices may protect foot health, preserve function and mobility, and extend older adults' healthy, active years of life.