T/SRMA 16-2023 The rehabilitation nursing of elderly diabetic peripheral neuropathy patients

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Scope: This document specifies the rehabilitation care for peripheral neuropathy in elderly diabetic patients, including screening, exercise training, skin protection, and the treatment and prevention of neuropathic ulcers. This document is applicable to registered nurses in all levels and types of medical institutions. Main technical content: Diabetic patients are at a greatly increased risk of fungal infections due to increased sugar content in the skin, impaired immune function, and the frequent occurrence of complications such as peripheral vascular disease and peripheral neuropathy. Diabetic peripheral neuropathy is one of the most common chronic complications of diabetes, referring to symptoms and/or signs related to peripheral nerve dysfunction in diabetic patients when other causes are ruled out. Symptomatic distal symmetric polyneuropathy is the most representative type. Early screening, prevention, and intervention for peripheral neuropathy in elderly diabetic patients are crucial for reducing the risk of falls and diabetic foot ulcers. This document focuses on issues such as declining balance function, foot skin damage, and neuropathic ulcers in elderly diabetic patients with peripheral neuropathy, formulating rehabilitation care standards for elderly diabetic patients with peripheral neuropathy, including screening, prevention, exercise training, skin protection programs, and the treatment of neuropathic ulcers. It provides scientific evidence for conducting scientific and standardized nursing interventions for diabetic patients with peripheral neuropathy in clinical practice.

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