Open AccessIs simulation training effective in increasing podiatrists' knowledge and confidence in foot ulcer management? A pilot study
Author(s) -
Lazzarini Peter A,
Mackenroth Elizabeth L,
Régo Patricia M,
Boyle Frances M,
Jen Scott,
Kinnear Ewan M,
Kamp Maarten C
Publication year - 2011
Publication title -
journal of foot and ankle research
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.763
H-Index - 39
ISSN - 1757-1146
DOI - 10.1186/1757-1146-4-s1-o26
Subject(s) - podiatrist , podiatry , medicine , foot (prosody) , physical therapy , diabetic foot , diabetic foot ulcer , rehabilitation , diabetes mellitus , physical medicine and rehabilitation , alternative medicine , surgery , complication , endocrinology , linguistics , philosophy , pathology
Background Diabetic foot ulcers are commonly acknowledged as the most frequent reason for admission into hospital for diabetes-related complications. Clinical training is known to have a beneficial impact on diabetic foot ulcer outcomes. Simulation clinical training has rarely been used in the management of diabetic feet or chronic wounds. The few simulation courses in this area have focused solely on training for a single technical skill. This pilot study aimed to investigate the effect of a mixed modality simulation training program on podiatry participants’ clinical knowledge, confidence and satisfaction in the management of foot ulcers.