Protective socks for people with diabetes: a systematic review and narrative analysis

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aut.researcherRome, Keith
dc.contributor.authorOtter, S
dc.contributor.authorRome, K
dc.contributor.authorIhaka, B
dc.contributor.authorSouth, A
dc.contributor.authorSmith, M
dc.contributor.authorGupta, A
dc.contributor.authorJoseph, F
dc.contributor.authorHeslop, P
dc.date.accessioned2015-04-23T22:31:16Z
dc.date.available2015-04-23T22:31:16Z
dc.date.copyright2015-03-18
dc.date.issued2015-03-18
dc.description.abstractPadded socks to protect the at-risk diabetic foot have been available for a number of years. However, the evidence base to support their use is not well known. We aimed to undertake a systematic review of padded socks for people with diabetes. Additionally, a narrative analysis of knitted stitch structures, yarn and fibres used together with the proposed benefits fibre properties may add to the sock. Assessment of the methodological quality was undertaken using a quality tool to assess non-randomised trials. From the 81 articles identified only seven met the inclusion criteria. The evidence to support to use of padded socks is limited. There is a suggestion these simple-to-use interventions could be of value, particularly in terms of plantar pressure reduction. However, the range of methods used and limited methodological quality limits direct comparison between studies. The socks were generally of a sophisticated design with complex use of knit patterns and yarn content. This systematic review provides limited support for the use of padded socks in the diabetic population to protect vulnerable feet. More high quality studies are needed; including qualitative components of sock wear and sock design, prospective randomized controlled trials and analysis of the cost-effectiveness of protective socks as a non-surgical intervention.
dc.identifier.citationJournal of Foot and Ankle Research 2015, 8:9 doi:10.1186/s13047-015-0068-7
dc.identifier.doi10.1186/s13047-015-0068-7
dc.identifier.issn1757-1146
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/10292/8613
dc.publisherBioMed Central
dc.rightsThis is an Open Access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0), which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly credited. The Creative Commons Public Domain Dedication waiver http://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/) applies to the data made available in this article, unless otherwise stated.
dc.rights.accessrightsOpenAccess
dc.subjectDiabetes
dc.subjectDiabetic foot
dc.subjectOffloading
dc.subjectFootwear
dc.titleProtective socks for people with diabetes: a systematic review and narrative analysis
dc.typeJournal Article
pubs.elements-id181101
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pubs.organisational-data/AUT/Health & Environmental Science
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