Optimal choice of footwear in the elderly population

To discover whether changes in foot morphology and pain tolerance may favor the use of inadequate footwear in old age. 100 participants, mean age 81.60 ± 8.26 years attended an outpatient clinic where self-reported demographic data, frequency checked their feet, measurements of foot sensitivity, foo...

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Published in:Geriatric nursing (New York) 2015-11, Vol.36 (6), p.458-461
Main Authors: López López, Daniel, Losa Iglesias, Marta Elena, Becerro de Bengoa Vallejo, Ricardo, Palomo López, Patricia, Morales Ponce, Ángel, Soriano Medrano, Alfredo, Alonso Tajes, Francisco
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Language:English
Subjects:
Aged
Aged, 80 and over
Aging
Choice Behavior
Elderly people
Feet
Female
Foot
Foot - anatomy & histology
Foot deformities
Foot Deformities - physiopathology
Foot disease
Foot diseases
Foot Diseases - etiology
Foot Diseases - physiopathology
Footwear
Humans
Male
Medical conditions
Morphology
Nursing
Older people
Pain
Peripheral neuropathy
Quality of Life
Sensitivity
Shoes
Tolerance
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Summary:To discover whether changes in foot morphology and pain tolerance may favor the use of inadequate footwear in old age. 100 participants, mean age 81.60 ± 8.26 years attended an outpatient clinic where self-reported demographic data, frequency checked their feet, measurements of foot sensitivity, foot size and shoe size. Only 19% checked their feet every day, 73% revealed symptoms of neuropathy and 83% used inadequate footwear on at least one foot. In a bivariate analysis, no significant differences were observed. Distinct physical changes affect the feet in the elderly population. Decreased sensitivity and absence of regular foot checks can contribute to use of inadequate footwear. Often, it is necessary to use a different shoe size to ensure that the footwear matches the actual dimensions and true needs of each foot in order to improve functionality and prevent the onset of severe medical conditions and/or foot deformities. -We have evaluated whether changes in foot may favour the use of inadequate footwear.-The changes in the feet in old age favour the use of inadequate footwear.-Sometimes to prescribe the use of differently sized shoes to conform needs of foot.
ISSN:0197-4572
1528-3984
DOI:10.1016/j.gerinurse.2015.07.003