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Review
. 2008 Apr;8(2):119-25.
doi: 10.1007/s11892-008-0022-1.

Psychosocial and behavioral aspects of diabetic foot lesions

Loretta Vileikyte  1
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Review

Psychosocial and behavioral aspects of diabetic foot lesions

Loretta Vileikyte. Curr Diab Rep. 2008 Apr.

Abstract

This article reviews key findings from recently conducted and ongoing studies into how patients adapt to diabetic foot complications by focusing on two areas. These areas include the role of psychological factors in guiding preventive foot self-care and the impact of diabetic foot ulceration and amputations on an individual's emotional state and quality of life.

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