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Person—foot ulcer indicator (current), code N

Definition

Whether an individual has a current foot ulcer on either foot, as represented by a code.

Components

Data Element (this item)
Person—foot ulcer indicator (current), code N

Representation

This representation is based on the value domain for this data element, more information is available at " Yes/no/not stated/inadequately described code N ".
Data Type Number
Format N
Maximum character length 1
Values
Value Meaning Start Date End Date
Permissible Values 1 Yes
2 No
Supplementary Values 9 Not stated/inadequately described

Comments

Guide for use:

CODE 1 Yes: Record if a foot ulcer is currently present on either foot.

CODE 2 No: Record if a foot ulcer is not currently present on either foot.

Origin:
National Diabetes Outcomes Quality Review Initiative (NDOQRIN) data dictionary.

Comments:

Foot ulcer is usually situated on the edge of the foot or toes because blood supply is the poorest at these sites. In a purely vascular ulcer, nerve function is normal and sensation is intact, hence vascular ulcers are usually painful.

Foot ulcers require urgent care from an interdisciplinary team, which may include a general practitioner, podiatrist, endocrinologist physician, nurse or surgeon.

References

The Diabetic Foot Vol 3 No 4. Principles of Care and Guidelines for the Clinical Management of Diabetes Mellitus.
This content Based on Australian Institute of Health and Welfare material. Attribution provided as required under the AIHW CC-BY licence.

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