A conceptual framework for contemporary professional foot care practice: ‘’The value based digital foot care framework’’
Abstract Background A small minority of countries around the globe have podiatry as a recognized profession, hence, there are considerable differences among these countries when it comes to the curricula, the duration of training and legislation regulating the profession. The growth in research led...
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| author | Kevin Deschamps Antoine Brabants Chris Nester Gabriel Gijon‐Nogueron Engin Simşek Veronica Newton |
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| description | Abstract Background A small minority of countries around the globe have podiatry as a recognized profession, hence, there are considerable differences among these countries when it comes to the curricula, the duration of training and legislation regulating the profession. The growth in research led evidence based practice, and the emerging digital landscape of health care practice, occur alongside trends in disease and health behaviours that strongly impact on foot health. As such, the changing complex role of the podiatrist requires critical reflection on current frameworks of practice and whether they are fit for purpose. This commentary presents a conceptual framework which sets the scene for further development of concepts in a podiatry context, reflecting contemporary health care beliefs and the changing expectations of health care and society. The proposed conceptual framework for podiatry practice utilizes the metaphor of an electronic circuit to reflect the vast and complex interconnections between factors that affect practice and professional behaviours. The framework helps in portraying and defining drivers of practice, actual practice as well potential barriers for current and future practice. The circuit emphasis the interconnectedness/interaction of three clusters: 1) internal factors, 2) interaction factors, 3) external factors. Conclusion Whatever promise this new framework holds, it will only be realised through conscious development of community consensus, respectful dialogue, constructive critical appraisal, and maintaining passion and focus on improving the health of people with foot related problems. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-55c7bc3821204b419faa6fbcb97fad2f2024-02-07T15:10:48ZengWileyJournal of Foot and Ankle Research1757-11462021-01-01141n/an/a10.1186/s13047-021-00465-9A conceptual framework for contemporary professional foot care practice: ‘’The value based digital foot care framework’’Kevin Deschamps0Antoine Brabants1Chris Nester2Gabriel Gijon‐Nogueron3Engin Simşek4Veronica Newton5Department of PodiatryArtevelde University of Applied SciencesGhentBelgiumDivision of PodiatryHaute Ecole Leonard De VinciBruxellesBelgiumSchool of Health & SocietyBrian Blatchford BuildingFrederick Road CampusUniversity of SalfordM6 6PUSalfordUKDepartment of Nursing and PodiatryUniversity of MalagaMalagaSpainSchool of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation SciencesDokuz Eylul UniversityİzmirTurkeySchool of Health & SocietyBrian Blatchford BuildingFrederick Road CampusUniversity of SalfordM6 6PUSalfordUKAbstract Background A small minority of countries around the globe have podiatry as a recognized profession, hence, there are considerable differences among these countries when it comes to the curricula, the duration of training and legislation regulating the profession. The growth in research led evidence based practice, and the emerging digital landscape of health care practice, occur alongside trends in disease and health behaviours that strongly impact on foot health. As such, the changing complex role of the podiatrist requires critical reflection on current frameworks of practice and whether they are fit for purpose. This commentary presents a conceptual framework which sets the scene for further development of concepts in a podiatry context, reflecting contemporary health care beliefs and the changing expectations of health care and society. The proposed conceptual framework for podiatry practice utilizes the metaphor of an electronic circuit to reflect the vast and complex interconnections between factors that affect practice and professional behaviours. The framework helps in portraying and defining drivers of practice, actual practice as well potential barriers for current and future practice. The circuit emphasis the interconnectedness/interaction of three clusters: 1) internal factors, 2) interaction factors, 3) external factors. Conclusion Whatever promise this new framework holds, it will only be realised through conscious development of community consensus, respectful dialogue, constructive critical appraisal, and maintaining passion and focus on improving the health of people with foot related problems.https://doi.org/10.1186/s13047-021-00465-9Podiatry practiceFrameworkValue Based Health CareBiopsychosocial‐digital model |
| spellingShingle | Kevin Deschamps Antoine Brabants Chris Nester Gabriel Gijon‐Nogueron Engin Simşek Veronica Newton A conceptual framework for contemporary professional foot care practice: ‘’The value based digital foot care framework’’ Journal of Foot and Ankle Research Podiatry practice Framework Value Based Health Care Biopsychosocial‐digital model |
| title | A conceptual framework for contemporary professional foot care practice: ‘’The value based digital foot care framework’’ |
| title_full | A conceptual framework for contemporary professional foot care practice: ‘’The value based digital foot care framework’’ |
| title_fullStr | A conceptual framework for contemporary professional foot care practice: ‘’The value based digital foot care framework’’ |
| title_full_unstemmed | A conceptual framework for contemporary professional foot care practice: ‘’The value based digital foot care framework’’ |
| title_short | A conceptual framework for contemporary professional foot care practice: ‘’The value based digital foot care framework’’ |
| title_sort | conceptual framework for contemporary professional foot care practice the value based digital foot care framework |
| topic | Podiatry practice Framework Value Based Health Care Biopsychosocial‐digital model |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1186/s13047-021-00465-9 |
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