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A commentary on podiatry during the Covid-19 pandemic : Podiatry during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Chadwick, Paul; Ambrose, Lawrence; Barrow, Ross; Fox, Martin.
  • Chadwick P; The College of Podiatry, London, UK. paul.chad@live.co.uk.
  • Ambrose L; The College of Podiatry, London, UK.
  • Barrow R; The College of Podiatry, London, UK.
  • Fox M; Manchester Local Care Organisation, Manchester, UK.
J Foot Ankle Res ; 13(1): 63, 2020 Oct 15.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-863227
ABSTRACT

BACKGROUND:

The arrival of the novel coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) has impacted the many aspects of modern life, especially, in the immediate term, the delivery of healthcare. CONTEXT This commentary examines the profession of podiatry and how it has adapted and responded to the emerging crisis. It focusses on but is not exclusive to the position in the United Kingdom (UK) and the edicts and direction from the UK Government. PODIATRY ROLES DURING THE PANDEMIC It describes the role of podiatry in the pandemic and highlights the deployment of podiatry resources to fight the pandemic beyond traditional podiatric practice. It also looks at the shift from conventional consultation to digital solutions for managing patients in an effort to achieve the goals of maintenance of foot health whilst reducing the spread of the virus. The commentary summarises the emerging data related to a possible foot related presentation of the coronavirus.

CONCLUSION:

The podiatry profession proved its flexibility and adaptability during the pandemic, to adjust rapidly to ensure that patients were able to access treatment to reduce risk of infection, ulceration and amputation. Dermatological presentations on the feet have been associated with Covid-19 in adolescents as is often the case in viral infections. CPD webinars to support clinicians and manage and prevent the spread of Covid-19 have been widely disseminated along with algorithms to ensure that patients that need treatment are being treated appropriately. Podiatrists have embraced remote technology to ensure that patients are correctly and safely triaged and, signposted and given appropriate self-care advice. MSK podiatrists have the ability to play an intrinsic role within the post discharge rehabilitation pathway.
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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Pneumonia, Viral / Podiatry / Coronavirus Infections / Delivery of Health Care / Betacoronavirus Type of study: Observational study / Prognostic study Topics: Long Covid Limits: Aged / Humans Country/Region as subject: Europa Language: English Journal: J Foot Ankle Res Year: 2020 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: S13047-020-00425-9

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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Pneumonia, Viral / Podiatry / Coronavirus Infections / Delivery of Health Care / Betacoronavirus Type of study: Observational study / Prognostic study Topics: Long Covid Limits: Aged / Humans Country/Region as subject: Europa Language: English Journal: J Foot Ankle Res Year: 2020 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: S13047-020-00425-9