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. 2015 Jun 29;10(6):e0125578. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0125578

Table 1. Simplified 60-Second Screen for the HIGH-RISK DIABETIC FOOT 2012.

Name:__________________________________________ CHECK BOTH FEET
ID#: ________ Phone #:_____________________ (Circle correct response)
Facility: _______________________________
DOB (dd/mm/yy):_______/_______/_______
Gender: M □ F □ Years with diabetes:________ “YES” on either foot = HIGH RISK
Ethnicity: Black □ Asian □ Caucasian □ Mixed □ Other LEFT RIGHT
Date of Exam (dd/mm/yy): ______/______/______
HISTORY 1. Previous ulcer NO YES NO YES
2. Previous amputation NO YES NO YES
PHYSICAL EXAM 3. Deformity NO YES NO YES
4. Ingrown toenail (thickened nail fold) NO YES NO YES
5.Absent pedal pulses (Dorsalis Pedis and/ or Posterior Tibial) NO YES NO YES
FOOT LESIONS Remember to check 4th and 5th web spaces/nails for fungal infection and check for inappropriate footwear. 6. Active ulcer NO YES NO YES
7. Blisters NO YES NO YES
8. Calluses (thick scale on plantar skin) NO YES NO YES
9. Fissure (linear crack) NO YES NO YES
NEUROPATHY MORE THAN 4/10 SITES LACKING FEELING = “YES” 10. Monofilament exam (record negative reaction): NO YES NO YES
a)Right______/10 negatives
(4 negatives = Yes)
b) Left_______/10 negatives Total # of YES:_____ Total # of YES: ____
(4 negatives = Yes)
PLAN
a) POSITIVE SCREEN- Results when there are one or more “Yes” responses. Refer to a foot specialist or team for prevention, treatment and follow up. (Bony deformity, current ulcer, absent pulse are most urgent). These individuals are at increased risk of a foot ulcer and/or infection. Patients should be educated on what changes to observe and report, while waiting for the specialist appointment.
Referral to: ____________________________ Appointment time:_______________________
b) NEGATIVE SCREEN- Results when there are all “No” responses. No referral required. Educate patient to report any new changes to their healthcare provider and re-examine in 1 year.
One Year Date for Re-Examination (dd/mm/yy):________/________/________
Completed By: __________________________ Date: _________________________________
Additional Note:
For POSITIVE SCREEN, in addition to referral plan above, positive risk factors can be linked to the care recommendations in “Root Risk Classification and Follow- Up Guide” table on the bottom of reverse side. Local referral patterns may vary depending on expertise and available resources