The diabetes foot team Ullevål Oslo University Hospital

Team history Organization

Team history Borgny Olsen, nurse at the diabetes outpatient clinic Kjetil Hvaal, foot and ankle surgeon

The diabetes foot team today 3 nurses (1 diabetic nurse, 2 orthopedic nurses) 1 orthotist 6 orthopedic surgeons Collaborate with: Vascular surgeon Epidemiologist Radiologist

Organization 3 rooms for treatment 3 hours each week 9 – 12 patients

Foot surgeon diagnose ulcers determine wound care and further treatment referring to relevant research

Nurse: Mapping the wound(s) Wound treatment (debridement) Sampling Information to the patients Convey information to the home care and nursing homes Coordinate wound care

Orthotist: find appropriate ways to relieve vulnerable pressure points adjusts the soles and orthoses

How can people with diabetes foot ulcers get an appointment with the diabetes foot team? Physician Referral General practitioners Diabetes outpatient clinic Other clinics at the hospital Earlier patients takes directly contact with the diabetes foot outpatient clinic for consultation Low threshold!