Temptouch (R): infrared thermometer device for prevention of foot ulcers in people with diabetes
Parrella, A, Hiller, J, Mundy, L
Record ID 32006000656
English
Authors' results and conclusions:
Diabetes in Australia is a significant public health issue. The detection, monitoring and treatment of diabetes may result in considerable costs to patients and public health expenditure. In particular, there is a current emphasis on promoting home monitoring systems in the management of chronic conditions such as diabetes and in reducing associated public health costs. The TempTouch device may provide an additional tool for diabetic patients in managing foot complications, especially in rural situations and may save a number of amputations.
Authors' recommendations:
This device is designed for home use and as such is unlikely to be funded by the public health system in Australia. Therefore it is recommended that this technology be archived.
Details
Project Status:
Completed
Year Published:
2005
URL for published report:
Not Available
English language abstract:
An English language summary is available
Publication Type:
Not Assigned
Country:
Australia
MeSH Terms
- Diabetic Foot
- Foot Ulcer
- Hyperthermia, Induced
- Infrared Rays
- Peripheral Vascular Diseases
Contact
Organisation Name:
Adelaide Health Technology Assessment
Contact Address:
School of Public Health, Mail Drop 545, University of Adelaide, Adelaide SA 5005, AUSTRALIA, Tel: +61 8 8313 4617
Contact Name:
ahta@adelaide.edu.au
Contact Email:
ahta@adelaide.edu.au
Copyright:
Adelaide Health Technology Assessment (AHTA)
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