FEET: First Nations Empowerment Through Enabling Technology: An Indigenous-led Health Pilot For Diabetic Foot Ulcer Prevention

https://doi.org/10.56885/LFHU92879

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By Justine Jones MBA; Cheryl Sorensen RN; Kristen Smith LPN; Justine Jones MBA and Breanne Everett MD MBA

Abstract: Diabetes is a significant health challenge for Indigenous populations in Canada. Diabetic foot ulcers are common. Siksika Nation, a First Nation in Alberta, Canada provides healthcare to nearly 8,000 members through Siksika Health Services (SHS). This presentation highlights a 24-week pilot focusing on the prevention and early detection of diabetic foot ulcers and on promoting foot health within the Nation.