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The Ullevål Oslo University Hospital's Diabetes Foot Team provides expert care for patients with diabetes foot ulcers. With a dedicated team of nurses, surgeons, and an orthotist, they offer diagnosis, wound care, and treatment, collaborating with vascular surgeons, epidemiologists, and radiologists. Appointments can be made through physician referrals, the diabetes outpatient clinic, or by directly contacting the clinic.
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The diabetes foot team Ullevål Oslo University Hospital
Team history • Organization
Team history • Borgny Olsen, nurse at the diabetes outpatient clinic • Kjetil Hvaal, foot and ankle surgeon
The diabetes foot team today • 3 nurses (1 diabetic nurse, 2 orthopedic nurses) • 1 orthotist • 6 orthopedic surgeons Collaborate with: • Vascular surgeon • Epidemiologist • Radiologist
Organization 3 rooms for treatment 3 hours each week 9 – 12 patients
Foot surgeon • diagnose ulcers • determine wound care and further treatment • referring to relevant research
Nurse: • Mapping the wound(s) • Wound treatment (debridement) • Sampling • Information to the patients • Convey information to the home care and nursing homes • Coordinate wound care
Orthotist: • find appropriate ways to relieve vulnerable pressure points • adjusts the soles and orthoses
How can people with diabetes foot ulcers get an appointment with the diabetes foot team? • Physician Referral General practitioners Diabetes outpatient clinic Other clinics at the hospital • Earlier patients takes directly contact with the diabetes foot outpatient clinic for consultation Low threshold!
