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Preventing Amputations Through Expert Foot Care
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Welcome to the Melanin Initiative!
In this informative episode, we talk with Yvette Conyers DNP, a doctorally-prepared Nurse Practitioner specializing in foot and nail care. Yvette shares her extensive knowledge gained from over 20 years in nursing and over a decade as an advanced practice nurse. She discusses her mission to provide high-quality foot care services directly to patients' homes, making care convenient and accessible, especially for those who are homebound or have difficulty managing their feet due to systemic conditions like diabetes.
Yvette is a certified foot care nurse (CFCN) through the Wound, Ostomy, Continence Nurse Certification Board (WOCNCB) and a certified foot care specialist (CFCS) through the American Foot Care Nurses Association (AFCNA). Her certifications and experience allow her to provide quality foot care in various settings, showing her commitment to evidence-based nursing foot care.
In this episode, Yvette delves into the critical issue of amputation prevention, discussing what amputations are, their prevalence and incidence, risk factors and associated diseases, effective treatments and the specialists involved, and key strategies for prevention. Tune in to learn from Yvette’s expertise and discover how proper foot care can significantly improve quality of life and prevent severe complications.
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Resources:
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