Clinical and epidemiological results in the field of podiatry

• Aveiro-Róbalo, Telmo Raul ^[1]
  1. [1] University of the Pacific

     University of the Pacific

     Estados Unidos

     
• Localización: SAP Podiatry, ISSN-e 3125-2451, Nº. 1, 2024
• Idioma: inglés
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  • Introduction: Podiatric sciences comprise a set of areas of knowledge that are part of diverse medical specialties. Its purpose is the diagnostic study and treatment of each of the conditions that involve the foot as an atomic and functional structure.

    Objective: To describe the clinical and epidemiological outcomes in the field of podiatry.

    Method: A narrative study was conducted. A search strategy was established, applying prestigious and scientifically supported data sources such as PubMed. Twenty-seven sources were collated for the development of this work.

    Development: Scientific evidence is demonstrated by levels of demonstration; in turn, it is matched to each of the article types. The ongoing study and gradual analysis of patient care is a way to measure and improve the quality of healthcare services. If, combined with the above, it is conducted with a scientific approach, the results obtained can have a greater impact on improving care. Communication and the doctor-patient relationship are key to successful treatment.

    Conclusions: The development of health research is key to scientific and technical advancement. Podiatry as a science requires concrete studies with clear evidence. Most of these studies focus on population and risk studies, where nail injuries, deformities, and chronic pain predominate. They also contribute to health promotion and prevention, as well as updating treatment protocols. All of this without losing sight of the ongoing study of academic training.