Development of Assessment and Screening Tool to Assist with Prevention and Identification of Charcot Foot in Type 2 Diabetics
Journal Title: Journal of Endocrinology and Diabetes - Year 2017, Vol 4, Issue 4
Abstract
The DNP project is intended to improve patient care with the use of an assessment and screening tool and algorithm to aid in early identification of Charcot foot in the type 2 diabetic patient populations. The project involves the identification of a practice problem and the completion of a project that will lay ground work for future scholarship. According to the American Association of College of Nurses (AACN) (2006), “doctoral education in nursing is designed to prepare nurses for the highest level of leadership in practice and scientific inquiry. The DNP is a degree designed specifically to prepare individuals for specialized nursing practice, and The Essentials of Doctoral Education for Advanced Nursing Practice articulates the competencies for all nurses practicing at this level Assessment is a key element in nursing practice and this project addressed a need involving early identification of Charcot foot and referral for type 2 diabetic patients suffering from peripheral neuropathy.
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Louise Wade DNP RN
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