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Diabetic foot ulcer healing rates before and after implemtation of a diabetic program in Haiti


Tuesday, November 3, 2015 : 10:45 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Patrick DeHeer, DPM, Hooiser Foot and Ankle, Franklin, IN
This presentation will include original research from Hospital Bernard Mevs Project Medishare Wound Care Program, specifically the Diabetic Foot Program. It will examine diabetic foot ulcer healing rates before and after program implementation. This is an important study as it will start to provide data that has not previously exisited for developing countries and the care of the diabetic foot ulcer. This will show the importance of a comprehensive diabetic foot program and the impact on healing rates of diabetic foot ulcers in developing countries.

Learning Areas:

Chronic disease management and prevention
Implementation of health education strategies, interventions and programs
Other professions or practice related to public health

Learning Objectives:
Describe the difference in healing rates before and after implementation of a diabetic foot program in a developing country.

Keyword(s): Diabetes

Presenting author's disclosure statement:

Qualified on the content I am responsible for because: I a the director of the Haitian Diabetic foot program and a practicing podiatric physician.
Any relevant financial relationships? No

I agree to comply with the American Public Health Association Conflict of Interest and Commercial Support Guidelines, and to disclose to the participants any off-label or experimental uses of a commercial product or service discussed in my presentation.