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Alavi, A., Botros, M.,Evans, R., Janet Kuhnke, J., Woo, K.Y. (2013). Best Practices for the Management of Foot Ulcers in People with Diabetes. Advances in Skin & Wound Care,26(11), 512-524. doi:10.1097/01.asw.0000437203.57025.2a

Type of Study:

Control Study

Design Type:

Systemic Review

Framework/Theory:

Conceptual

Canada

Concepts: Recommendations for management and prevention of DFU

Independent Variable:

Dependent Variable:

Controlled Variable:

Different methods and techniques for management of DFUs. This study informs the reader of various ways to treat DFUs using EBP.

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Ahmed, Z., Albin, I.R., Cheng, J, Choong, K., Mai, S.H.C., Mayer, P.V. (2017). Outcomes Following Advanced Wound Care for Diabetic Foot Ulcers: A Canadian Study.Canadian Journal of Diabetes,41(1), 26-32. doi:10.1016/j.jcjd.2016.06.007

Type of Study:

Cohort

Design Type:

Correlational

Framework/Theory:

Canadian ambulatory care center

Concepts: evaluate the healing rates and identify the predictors of poor outcomes

following advanced wound care in patients presenting with DFUs

Independent Variable: DIabetes

Dependent Variable:

Healing of DFUs

Controlled Variable:

Pre-existing DFUs

Patients with DFUs in Canada who receive early and continued care from specialized,outpatient, advanced wound care centers experience significantly improved rates of healing of recurrent DFUs compared to pre-existing DFUs.

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Armstrong, D., Chadwick, P., Edmonds, M., McCardle, J. (2013). International Best Practice Guidelines: Wound Management in Diabetic Foot Ulcers. Wounds International. UK: Healthcare Media Limited Enterprise House.

Type of Study:

Case Control Study

Design Type: Meta-Analysis

Framework/Theory:

Conceptual

UK

Concepts: Guidelines in DFU management

Independent Variable: Diabetes

Dependent Variable:

DFU healing

Controlled Variable: Pre-existing DFUs

This article outlines the core

principles of best practice for these patients focusing, in particular, on debridement.

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Banks, J., Frykberg, R.G. (2015). Challenges in the Treatment of Chronic Wounds. Advances in Wound Care 4(9), 560-582. doi:10.1089/wound.2015.0635

Type of Study:

Case Control Study

Design Type:

Comprehensive invited review

Framework/Theory:

Conceptual

Arizona

Concepts: Challenges in treating chronic wounds

Independent Variable: Diabetes

Dependent Variable:

DFU healing

Controlled Variable:

Pre-existing DFUs

Different methods and techniques for management of DFUs

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Bhosale, S.S.,Kavitha K.V Khedkar S.,Purandare V.B., Tiwari S.,

Unnikrishnan A.G. (2014). Choice of wound care in diabetic foot ulcer: A

practical approach. World J Diabetes 5(4), 546-556. doi:10.4239/wjd.v5.i4.546

Type of Study:

Case Control Study

Design Type:

Meta Analysis

Framework/Theory:Conceptual

India

Concepts: The best wound care management to use for different types of DFUs

Independent Variable:Diabetes

Dependent Variable:

Different types of wound care treatment

Controlled Variable:

Pre existing DFUs

Selecting the best wound care treatment for different types of DFUs is imperative. DFUs take constant assessment and evaluation.

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