Table 1 Seven consensus statements
From: Charcot neuroarthropathy patient education among podiatrists in Scotland: a modified Delphi approach
Consensus statement | No. in agreement (%) | |
|---|---|---|
1 | Charcot foot patient education should be considered for all service users with peripheral neuropathy. | 14/16 (87.5%) |
2 | The term ‘In Remission’ may be applied to those with previous Charcot foot. | 10/16 (62.5%) |
3 | Tools are considered helpful in Charcot foot patient education. Leaflets are issued and x-rays and foot skeleton models are used, when available. | 15/16 (93.75%) |
4 | Metaphors are routinely employed, including the ‘rocker bottom’ foot, soft or brittle bones, ‘collapsing,’ ‘walking on honeycomb’ and ‘like a lightbulb shattering.’ | 16/16 (100%) |
5 | Simile, analogy, or metaphor may help when discussing the role of offloading in acute Charcot foot, including prescription glasses as they only work when worn, and a broken leg. | 14/15 (93.33%) |
6 | Visual metaphors show promise in supporting Charcot foot patient education. | 13/16 (81.25%) |
7 | The Charcot Foot Thermometer shows promise in demonstrating progress and promoting empowerment and engagement throughout acute Charcot foot management. | 13/15 (86.66%) |