Association between Washing Residue on the Feet and Tinea Pedis in Diabetic Patients
Joint Authors
Takehara, Kimie
Amemiya, Ayumi
Mugita, Yuko
Tsunemi, Yuichiro
Seko, Yoko
Ohashi, Yumiko
Ueki, Kohjiro
Kadowaki, Takashi
Ikeda, Mari
Sanada, Hiromi
Nagase, Takashi
Oe, Makoto
Source
Issue
Vol. 2015, Issue 2015 (31 Dec. 2015), pp.1-7, 7 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2015-02-22
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
7
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Tinea pedis (TP) may lead to the development of foot ulcers in diabetic patients; thus, its prevention in diabetic patients is important.
TP occurs after dermatophytes on the skin scales of TP patients attach to the feet.
Therefore, it is necessary to remove the scales and dermatophytes, and this can be performed using various methods, including foot washing.
This study aimed to objectively examine the association between the presence of TP and foot-washing habits.
We included 33 diabetic patients, and, of these, 17 had TP.
The presence of washing residue on the feet was determined by applying a fluorescent cream to the participants’ feet, and images of the feet were captured under ultraviolet light before and after foot washing.
Our results showed that diabetic patients with TP had higher levels of washing residue on their feet than those without TP.
The importance of washing feet to prevent TP needs to be emphasized through educational programs for diabetic patients.
Furthermore, the development of an effective foot-washing technique is essential.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Takehara, Kimie& Amemiya, Ayumi& Mugita, Yuko& Tsunemi, Yuichiro& Seko, Yoko& Ohashi, Yumiko…[et al.]. 2015. Association between Washing Residue on the Feet and Tinea Pedis in Diabetic Patients. Nursing Research and Practice،Vol. 2015, no. 2015, pp.1-7.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Takehara, Kimie…[et al.]. Association between Washing Residue on the Feet and Tinea Pedis in Diabetic Patients. Nursing Research and Practice No. 2015 (2015), pp.1-7.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Takehara, Kimie& Amemiya, Ayumi& Mugita, Yuko& Tsunemi, Yuichiro& Seko, Yoko& Ohashi, Yumiko…[et al.]. Association between Washing Residue on the Feet and Tinea Pedis in Diabetic Patients. Nursing Research and Practice. 2015. Vol. 2015, no. 2015, pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1075486
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1075486