Abstract
This study reviewed the literature on outpatient foot care for dialysis patients in Japan to identify research trends and future challenges. Using the Ichushi Web database, a literature search for original articles was conducted with the keywords “dialysis patients,” “foot care,” and “outpatient nursing.” A total of 18 original articles that matched the research objectives were selected for analysis.
We found that there were few studies involving patients in dialysis clinics. Although dialysis patients have a high incidence of severe chronic limb threatening ischemia, early detection of foot lesions through regular observation can help prevent progression to severe disease. However, dialysis patients may not fully recognize the importance of lower limb salvage.
