Cognition and quality of life in patients with a diabetes-related foot ulcer
Cognitive function is significantly impaired in individuals with DFU and is associated with poorer QoL. These findings highlight the need to integrate cognitive assessments into DFU management to optimise adherence and improve patient outcomes.
Authors
- Peta Ellen Tehan (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0014-3023)
- Jenny E. Gunton (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8127-9773)
- Nada Bechara (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8163-8265)
- Fiona Hawke (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1511-8701)
Institutions
- Hunter Medical Research Institute (AU)
- Monash Health (AU)
- Sydney Local Health District (AU)
- Westmead Institute for Medical Research (AU)
- Monash University (AU)
- University of Newcastle Australia (AU)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Tissue Viability
- Published
- 2025-04-18
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jtv.2025.100913
- Primary Topic
- Diabetic Foot Ulcer Assessment and Management
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00