RT Book, Section
A1 Helfand, Arthur E.
A1 Robbins, Jeffrey M.
A2 Halter, Jeffrey B.
A2 Ouslander, Joseph G.
A2 Studenski, Stephanie
A2 High, Kevin P.
A2 Asthana, Sanjay
A2 Supiano, Mark A.
A2 Ritchie, Christine
SR Print(0)
ID 1136599191
T1 Foot Problems
T2 Hazzard's Geriatric Medicine and Gerontology, 7e
YR 2017
FD 2017
PB McGraw-Hill Education
PP New York, NY
SN 9780071833455
LK accessmedicine.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=1136599191
RD 2024/04/19
AB Learning  ObjectivesTo  recognize  the  need  for  foot  health  as  a  primary  clinical  need  for  the  older  individual  and  patients  with  chronic  diseases.To  identify,  recognize,  and  understand  the  changes  in  the  foot  and  its  related  structures  associated  with  aging,  chronic  diseases,  and  focal  pathology.To  identify  primary  foot  and  related  complications  associated  with  aging  and  chronic  diseases  that  detract  from  successful  aging  and  increase  disability.To  define  clinical  strategies  to  assess  the  “at  risk”  patient  and  understand  primary  management  options,  including  service  indicators  and  referral  for  care.To  develop  management  practices  that  stress  assessment,  education,  prevention,  management,  and  continuing  education  programs.