# Commentary on: Factors influencing foot care behaviour among patients with diabetes: An integrative literature review by Woo MWJ, CUI J (2023)

## TL;DR

This commentary suggests using Barrows cards to improve foot care education for diabetic patients, aiming to prevent complications and improve quality of life.

## Contribution

The novelty lies in proposing Barrows cards as an innovative educational tool for diabetic foot care.

## Key findings

- Barrows cards are suggested as a user-friendly method to enhance patient knowledge and education on foot care.
- Adapting these cards could prevent future complications and reduce diabetes-related risks.

## Abstract

The review by Woo et al. reports on factors influencing behaviour in the care of the diabetic foot, wich are common in diabetic patients and have a high risk of infection and amputation. To improve patient's knowledge and education on foot care, this commentary proposes the Barrows cards as an innovative user‐friendly educational method. Conclusion and implications for profession and patient care: adapting these cards to adult diabetic patients could prevent future complications, improving quality of life and reduce the risks associated with diabetes. No patient or public contribution.