| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7516379 | International Journal of Nursing Studies | 2011 | 8 Pages |
Abstract
This study suggested that daily washing of feet may reduce the risk of onychomycosis in patients with diabetes. This suggested that education regarding the importance of the washing of feet every day and support for continuous self-care might be effective in the prevention of onychomycosis in patients with diabetes. Furthermore, good control of blood glucose might prevent increasing nail thickness. This study may highlight importance of early nursing educational intervention to improve patients' daily life style for prevention of onychomycosis induced diabetic foot ulcers.
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Authors
Kimie Takehara, Makoto Oe, Yuichiro Tsunemi, Takashi Nagase, Yumiko Ohashi, Shinji Iizaka, Kohjiro Ueki, Kazuhisa Tsukamoto, Takashi Kadowaki, Hiromi Sanada,