Research Articles (School of Nursing)

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Algemene voetversorging van die bejaarde
(AOSIS, 1985) Botma, Y.; Viljoen, M. J.
The role of the nurse in the prevention of problems of the feet in the elderly is discussed, and the common foot problems that could be caused by negligence and ignorance are referred to. Routine foot care including care of the skin, nails, choice of shoes and massaging of the feet is discussed, and exercises that the elderly can do to prevent foot problems are illustrated.
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'n Bepaling van die behoefte aan voetversorging by 'n groep bejaardes
(AOSIS, 1985) Bothma, Y.; Botma, Y.; Viljoen, M. J.
A survey was done to determine the demand for foot care amongst groups of elderly people in old age homes. A history was taken and a clinical examination was done according to criteria on an evaluation scale to determine the extent of foot-problems amongst the sample. The results indicated that 93 % of the elderly had foot-problems and that 46,51 % of these people tried to take care of their own feet.