Person—foot lesion status (active), code N

Identifying and definitional attributes
Metadata item type:	Data Element
Technical name:	Person—foot lesion status (active), code N
Synonymous names:	Foot lesion - active
METEOR identifier:	270156
Registration status:	Health, Superseded 21/09/2005
Data Element Concept:	Person—foot lesion indicator

Value domain attributes

Representation class:

Code

Data type:

Number

Format:

Maximum character length:

Permissible values:

Value	Meaning
1	Yes - foot lesion present
2	No - foot lesion not present

Supplementary values:

Value	Meaning
9	Not stated/inadequately described

Guide for use:

Record whether or not a current active foot lesion other than ulceration is present on either foot in the person.

Collection methods:

Assess whether the individual has an active foot lesion on either foot.

Collection methods:

Following the Principles of Care and Guidelines for the Clinical Management of Diabetes Mellitus foot examination:

inspect the feet (whole foot, nails, between the toes) to identify active foot problems and the 'high-risk foot';
assess footwear;
check peripheral pulses;
examine for neuropathy by testing reflexes and sensation preferably using tuning fork, 10g monofilament and/or biothesiometer.
ask the patient about current foot problems, neuropathic symptoms, rest pain and intermittent claudication.

Submitting organisation:

National diabetes data working group

Origin:

National Diabetes Outcomes Quality Review Initiative (NDOQRIN) data dictionary.

Related metadata references:

Implementation in Data Set Specifications:

All attributes +

DSS specific attributes +
*DSS specific information:* Early detection and appropriate management of the 'high risk foot' and active foot problems can reduce morbidity, hospitalisation and amputation in people with diabetes.

DSS specific attributes +
*DSS specific information:* Early detection and appropriate management of the 'high risk foot' and active foot problems can reduce morbidity, hospitalisation and amputation in people with diabetes.