Assignment 3500 words, due 3rd Apr 2023 by Midday In this 3500-words written assignment, you are required to follow the bellow structure and explore the following topics:
Introduction — approx. 100 words. Part 1 – Approx. 1000 words. “The mechanism of injury in both pressure ulceration and diabetic foot ulceration is often similar and this can understandably lead to problems in allocating a wound type to a specific wound”
Critically discuss this statement with reference to the etiology of pressure ulceration and diabetic foot ulceration. (Vowden P, Vowden K (2016) Diabetic foot ulcer or pressure ulcer? That is the question. Diabetic Foot Canada 4: 26-29) — read the paper to understand the discussion required
Part 2 – Approx. 2300 words.
“There has been a great deal of debate around diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs) and pressure ulcers (PUs) on the feet of patients with diabetes, in terms of how to define, detect, assess and treat them. The confusion and lack of evidence in differentiating between these two types of foot ulcers, particularly on the heel, can lead to misdiagnosis, which can increase both financial and patient- related costs”.
Critically discuss this statement with reference to the existing literature pertaining to pressure ulcers and diabetic foot ulcers assessment and management. When discussing pressure ulcers, you must use Mr Patrick case study to illustrate important concepts of assessment, management and prevention.
(Ousey, K., Chadwick, P., Jawien, A., Tariq, G., Nair, H. K. R., Lazaro-Martinez, J. L., Sandy- Hodgetts, K., Alves, P., Wu, S. & Moore, Z. (2018) Identifying and treating foot ulcers in patients with diabetes: saving feet, legs and lives. Journal of Wound Care, 27, S1-s52)
Conclusion — approx. 100 words
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