Essays about: "Foot Care"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 9 essays containing the words Foot Care.

1. 1. Wound Treatment : An overview and initial investigation of wound care and bioactive materials

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Tillämpad materialvetenskap

   Author : Louise Ringholm; [2023]
   Keywords : Wound treatment; wound care; bioactive materials; calcium silicate;

   Abstract : Wound care is a field with many treatment methods and products on the market. The healing period varies, some wounds become difficult to heal and chronic, in many cases a connection can be drawn to underlying diseases. Diabetes is a disease that could cause foot ulcers that are difficult to heal. READ MORE

3. 2. Knowledge about type 2 diabetes mellitus among public health students in Thailand

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för folkhälso- och vårdvetenskap

   Author : Mihane Rexhepi; Rebecca Ström Mörnås; [2017]
   Keywords : Type 2 diabetes mellitus; health literacy; self-care; public health students; Thailand;

   Abstract : Background: Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is a welfare disease increasing with such a high rate that it, in popular speech, is being called epidemic. To prevent the spread of this disease, future health care workers are in need of a deeper, science-based education. READ MORE

4. 3. Barfota versus skodd : med fokus på den friska hästhoven

   University essay from SLU/Dept. of Animal Environment and Health

   Author : Eva Johansson; [2017]
   Keywords : Häst; skodd; barfota; feral hästhov; Horse; shod; barefoot; feral horse hoof;

   Abstract : Hoven utgör en väldigt liten del av hästen, men har en avgörande betydelse för dess hälsa och välmående. Det är viktigt att kunna utvärdera hur verkning och skoning påverkar hästens prestation och identifiera eventuell negativ stress på hoven och rörelseapparaten. READ MORE

5. 4. NavMem UI Development

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Innovation

   Author : Petter Bergeling; [2015]
   Keywords : Smartphones; Navigation; NavMem; EU project; Iterative Design Process; User-driven; User-centered; Prototyping; Design for Elderly; Usability; User Interface; Technology and Engineering;

   Abstract : The elderly population within the European Union is growing where as the amount of caregivers is not. The objective of the NavMem project is to make older citizens more self-sufficient and confident specifically while traveling on foot. This could potentially lead to a more active and social life while decreasing the need of senior citizen care. READ MORE

6. 5. Knowledge and practices regarding foot care among patients with Type 2 diabetes in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam : A quantitative study

   University essay from Institutionen för folkhälso- och vårdvetenskap

   Author : Stina Thunberg; Sofia Hellenberg; [2013]
   Keywords : Diabetes Mellitus; Knowledge; Foot Care; Gender; Ho Chi Minh City; Diabetes Mellitus typ 2; Kunskap; Fotvård; Kön; Ho Chi Minh City;

   Abstract : Introduction: Previous research shows that knowledge and practice was low in type 2 diabetes patients and that women had better practice/self-care than men. Aim: The aim of this study was to investigate the knowledge and practices regarding foot-care among patients with type 2 diabetes in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, and also investigate if there was any difference between genders in knowledge and practicing of foot care. READ MORE