Diabetic Foot Ulcers
Prevention and Management
- Speaker:
- Laura Swoboda, DNP, APNP, FNP-BC, FNP-C, CWSP
- Duration:
- 1 Hour 01 Minutes
- Format:
- Audio and Video
- Copyright:
-
Jun 19, 2023
- Product Code:
- POS078633
- Media Type:
- Digital Seminar
Description
Diabetic foot ulcers are a major source of morbidity and mortality, and the number one cause of non-traumatic amputation. Identifying and treating diabetic foot ulcers properly ensures this growing patient population has the best outcomes possible. Hear the latest information on diabetic foot ulcers and help prevent and manage them.
Credit
Handouts/Brochure
| File type | File name | Number of pages | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetic Foot Ulcers: Prevention and Management Manual (3.4 MB) | 48 Pages | Available after Purchase |
Speaker
Laura Swoboda, DNP, APNP, FNP-BC, FNP-C, CWSP Related seminars and products
Laura Swoboda, DNP, APNP, FNP-BC, FNP-C, CWSP, is a family nurse practitioner and translational scientist at SkinGurus in Milwaukee, WI. Dr Swoboda is on the editorial board of American Nurse Journal, the official journal of the American Nurses Association, and WOUNDS journal. They represent North America on the International Skin Tear Advisory Panel and are President of the Milwaukee Metro Nurse Practitioner Association. Dr Swoboda has won two career lifetime achievement awards under the age of forty as a fellow of both the American Association of Nurse Practitioners and the Wound Ostomy Continence Nurses Association.
Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Dr. Laura Swoboda has employment relationships with Third Coast Vascular, MCHC, Cathage College, Skin Gurus, and The Healing Institute. She receives a speaking honorarium and consulting fee from Histologics, Hartmann, HMP, Essity, Convatec, Aroa, AOTI, Innovacyn, Solventum, Smith & Nephew. Dr. Swoboda receives a speaking honorarium and recording royalties from PESI, Inc.
Non-financial: Dr. Laura Swoboda serves on the board of directors for the Wound Ostomy Continence Certification Board. She is an editorial board member of Wound Care Learning Network. Dr. Swoboda previously was a consultant for Essity and Innovacyn.
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Objectives
- Provide an overview of diabetic foot ulcer (DFU) impact including prevalence, associated costs, patient morbidity, and legal implications.
- Identify the causes of DFU.
- Identify patients and conditions at risk of DFU.
- List common, accessible interventions for DFU prevention and treatment in the community.
Outline
Review diabetic foot ulcer and PAD:
- Incidence
- Prevalence
- risk factors
- prevalence
- disparity
- mortality
- community prevention interventions
- location
- neuropathy
- vascular findings
- wound assessment findings
Target Audience
- Occupational Therapist
- Occupational Therapy Assistant
- Physical Therapist
- Physical Therapist Assistant
- Registered Nurse
- Licensed Practical Nurse/Licensed Vocational Nurse
- Certified Nurse Assistant
- Medical Assistant
- Nursing Home Administrator
- Nurse Practitioner
- Podiatrist
- Physician Assistant/Associate
- Physician
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