The diabetic foot in Germany 2005–2012: Analysis of quality in specialized diabetic foot care centers

Publication date: February 2014 Source:Wound Medicine, Volume 4 Author(s): R. Lobmann , O. Achwerdov , S. Brunk-Loch , G. Engels , A. Trocha , C. Groene , J. Kersken In 2003, the German Working Group on the Diabetic Foot developed a certification procedure and requirements for diabetic foot care centers. The goal was to establish comparable diabetic foot care centers with clearly defined standards of care. The Working Group on the Diabetic Foot and the German Diabetes Society established a system for accrediting hospitals and outpatient clinics specialized in treating diabetic foot wounds. All centers have to proof the quality of structure (staff, premise and facilities), quality of procedures and the quality of evaluation. Actually, we present the 7 years results of these centers. Compared with data of the standard care system of the German health care system these specialized centers show reduced rates of major amputations.
Source: Wound Medicine - Category: Journals (General) Source Type: research