Survival rate of diabetic-related lower extremity amputees in hospitals in the Eastern Cape
Insights from this study have shown that introducing podiatry and orthotics at primary healthcare (PHC) could improve foot care and reduce diabetic-related LEAs and mortality.
Authors
- Alfred Musekiwa (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5880-3680)
- Moleen Zunza (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3270-8439)
- Aviwe S. Mgibantaka
Institutions
- Stellenbosch University (ZA)
- University of Pretoria (ZA)
- Walter Sisulu University (ZA)
Publication Details
- Journal
- African Journal of Disability
- Published
- 2024-11-15
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.4102/ajod.v13i0.1503
- Citations
- 2
- Primary Topic
- Diabetic Foot Ulcer Assessment and Management
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.72
Funders
- Universiteit Stellenbosch