Telemedicine: New Horizon in Management of Diabetic Foot Ulcer in Rural/Remote Australia (Old ID 22267)
Role
Chief Investigator
Description
Diabetic Foot Ulcer (DFU) is a serious complication causing >80% of diabetic lower limb amputations. Compared to Australian major cities, rural/remote areas experience two to three times higher rate of hospitalisation and limb amputation. A program that effectively manages foot ulcers and reduces hospital admissions could substantially reduce the cost of care in diabetes. Supervised care of trained rural nurses with the help of information technology may help solve the scarcity of diabetes would care specialists in the underserved communities. This proposal seeks to assess clinical and economic impact of telemedicine in the management of foot ulcers in rural/remote Australia.
Date
01 Aug 2015 - 31 Jul 2022
Project Type
N/A
Keywords
Diabetic Foot Ulcer;Wound Healing;Diabetes;Tele Medicine
Funding Body
Bupa Health Foundation
Amount
465514
Project Team
Holger Jansen;Venkat Vangaveti;Rafiuddin Ahmed