The Effects of a Foot and Toenail Care Protocol for Older Adults

Foot and toenail problems are prevalent among older adults. The importance of foot care is often overlooked, however, because the associated problems are often considered to be minor. These “minor” problems often result in unnecessary distress and complications for older adults. This study aims to d...

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Published inGeriatric nursing (New York) Vol. 33; no. 6; pp. 446 - 453
Main Authors Chan, Helen Y.L., Lee, Diana T.F., Leung, Edward M.F., Man, Chui-wah, Lai, Kwok-man, Leung, Man-wai, Wong, Irene K.Y.
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States Mosby, Inc 01.11.2012
Elsevier Science Ltd
Subjects
Aged
Aged, 80 and over
Assessment
Care plans
Elderly people
Female
Foot
Foot diseases
Footwear
Health
Humans
Hygiene
Male
Nails
Nursing
Nursing care
Older people
Patient Satisfaction
Protocol
Selfcare
Shoes
Hong Kong
China
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Summary:Foot and toenail problems are prevalent among older adults. The importance of foot care is often overlooked, however, because the associated problems are often considered to be minor. These “minor” problems often result in unnecessary distress and complications for older adults. This study aims to develop and examine the effects of a foot and toenail care protocol on promoting foot health in older adults. It includes a thorough assessment of foot health, footwear conditions, and specific self-care ability. On the basis of the assessment, an individualized nursing care plan was devised. It has been found that the implementation of the care protocol can help to increase the awareness of nurses and older adults with regard to foot health and that some foot and toenail problems can be identified earlier and better managed.
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ISSN:0197-4572
1528-3984
DOI:10.1016/j.gerinurse.2012.04.003