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To review the psychological determinants of diabetic neuropathic foot complications and propose a conceptual model to improve patient self-management and clinical outcomes.

April 29, 2004Diabetes/Metabolism Research and Reviews

Psychological aspects of diabetic neuropathic foot complications: an overview

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LVLoretta VileikytėUniversity of Miami RRRichard R. RubinUniversity of Maryland, Baltimore HLHoward LeventhalRutgers, The State University of New Jersey

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Narrative review reveals psychological factors influence foot ulcer risk in diabetes, highlighting the need for patient-centered models to improve self-care.

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To review the psychological determinants of diabetic neuropathic foot complications and propose a conceptual model to improve patient self-management and clinical outcomes.
Conducted a narrative synthesis evaluating the limitations of purely biomedical approaches in managing neuropathic foot complications.
Assessed literature regarding psychosocial burdens, illness perceptions, adherence behaviors, and quality of life in individuals with diabetes at risk for foot ulcers.
Biomedical risk factor management alone has failed to achieve a substantial decline in diabetic foot ulceration and amputation rates.
Psychosocial factors, including emotional distress and personal illness beliefs, directly shape adherence to preventative foot care and overall quality of life.
A conceptual framework capturing patient beliefs and emotional responses provides a foundation for targeted educational interventions that enhance neuropathy self-management.

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Vileikytė et al. (2004) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a92243a8a638c790c5eee2a https://doi.org/10.1002/dmrr.437

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Narrative review reveals psychological factors influence foot ulcer risk in diabetes, highlighting the need for patient-centered models to improve self-care.

Psychological aspects of diabetic neuropathic foot complications: an overview

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