Geomapping of Interprofessional Foot Centers (DFS)
Approach The aim of the project was to refine the criteria for interprofessional foot centers and networks for the treatment of patients with diabetic foot syndrome (DFS) and to create an electronic map of these care services in Switzerland. As part of the DFS Triage Project, the interprofessional working group Diabetic Foot Syndrome of the […]
Support for the Swiss Podiatry Organization: Implementation of the Fridez Motion
Approach The objective was to provide political and technical support to the Swiss Podiatry Association (OPS) in implementing the Fridez Motion (2012) for the coverage of podiatry services for people with diabetes by the compulsory health insurance (OKP). The motion (12.3111) demanded that podiatric foot care for individuals affected by diabetes provided by qualified podiatrists […]
Triage for Diabetic Foot Syndrome (DFS)
Approach The aim of the project was to improve the quality of care for patients with diabetic foot syndrome (DFS) through structured, interprofessionally coordinated triage and treatment. To address the action area “Difficult-to-Heal Wounds” within the National Strategy for Cardiovascular Diseases, Stroke and Diabetes, QualiCCare initiated an interprofessional DFS working group with representatives from twelve […]