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Objective: The objective of this study was to evaluate the impact of a multidisciplinary team (MDT) approach in the management of diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs). Approach: A multidisciplinary diabetic foot care center (MDDFCC) was opened at our institution in August 2018. Outcomes of DFU treatment, including re-admission, amputation, and mortality rates, were compared before and after opening the MDDFCC. Results: Patients seen after the MDDFCC was opened had a lower risk of 1-year re-admission (hazard ratio [HR] = 0.697, 95% confidence interval [CI]: 0.387-0.988), 1-year major amputation (HR = 0.447, 95% CI: 0.091-0.984), and 1-year disease-specific mortality (HR = 0.277, 95% CI: 0.105-0.730). PEDIS score (HR = 2.343, 95% CI: 1.264-2.971), history of dialysis (HR = 1.858, 95% CI: 1.258-4.053), and consultation with a physiatrist (HR = 0.368, 95% CI: 0.172-0.788), orthopedist (HR = 0.105, 95% CI: 0.042-0.261), or social worker (HR = 0.370, 95% CI: 0.082-0.871) were associated with 1-year major amputation. One-year major amputation (HR = 2.636, 95% CI: 1.586-4.570), age (HR = 1.094, 95% CI: 1.051-1.140), and C-reactive protein level (HR = 1.052, 95% CI: 1.008-1.098) were associated with 1-year disease-specific mortality. Innovation: Plastic surgeons received patients at the MDDFCC, with active participation by all contributing members. This arrangement brought advantages, including more aggressive and timely surgical intervention, a more timely and higher rate of percutaneous transluminal angioplasty, and equally robust integrated medical care by all other members. Conclusion: The MDDFCC approach may be a potential organizational structure with for treating DFUs, resulting in significant improvements in outcomes of DFU including a lower re-admission, amputation, and mortality.
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Advances in Wound Care rapidly shares research from bench to bedside, with wound care applications for burns, major trauma, blast injuries, surgery, and diabetic ulcers. The Journal provides a critical, peer-reviewed forum for the field of tissue injury and repair, with an emphasis on acute and chronic wounds.
Advances in Wound Care explores novel research approaches and practices to deliver the latest scientific discoveries and developments.
Advances in Wound Care coverage includes:
Skin bioengineering,
Skin and tissue regeneration,
Acute, chronic, and complex wounds,
Dressings,
Anti-scar strategies,
Inflammation,
Burns and healing,
Biofilm,
Oxygen and angiogenesis,
Critical limb ischemia,
Military wound care,
New devices and technologies.