N = 225 | ||||||||
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Item | Item content | Nurses (62) | Care workers (170) | p value | ||||
n | Mean | SD | n | Mean | SD | |||
Skin Assessment 1 | I (as care giver) check the clients’ feet every day. | 59 | 3.1 | 1.0 | 158 | 2.7 | 1.1 | 0.007** |
Skin Assessment 2 | When I check each foot, the skin between the toes and on the heel is included. | 59 | 3.1 | 1.1 | 158 | 2.5 | 1.1 | 0.000*** |
Skin Assessment 3 | I check the clients’ shoes before they wear or take off their shoes. | 58 | 2.0 | 0.8 | 156 | 2.1 | 0.9 | 0.631 |
Nail 1 | When I clip the clients’ nails, they are clipped straight with a curve at the corners. | 58 | 3.6 | 1.2 | 155 | 3.3 | 1.3 | 0.113 |
Nail 2 | I always use the nipper when I cut the clients’ nails. | 59 | 3.2 | 1.5 | 156 | 2.4 | 1.5 | 0.000*** |
Nail 3 | When there is a slight ingrown nail, I know the method to reduce pain by taping and packing with cotton. | 58 | 2.6 | 1.5 | 157 | 1.9 | 1.3 | 0.000*** |
Nail 4 | I use a nail file or grinder to reduce the thickness of nails that require this treatment. | 59 | 3.0 | 1.4 | 157 | 2.3 | 1.4 | 0.001*** |
Nail 5 | Sterilizing method is the same within an institution after the use of a nipper. | 59 | 2.7 | 1.4 | 155 | 3.1 | 1.5 | 0.070 |
Skin 1 | After I wash the clients’ feet, the area between the toes is dried thoroughly. | 59 | 3.7 | 1.3 | 156 | 3.0 | 1.3 | 0.000*** |
Skin 2 | When heels are cleaned every day, they become cleaner. | 57 | 3.5 | 1.2 | 154 | 3.5 | 1.2 | 0.952 |
Skin 3 | Moisturizer is used on dry feet because dryness reduces the barrier function of skin. | 59 | 4.2 | 1.0 | 158 | 3.9 | 1.2 | 0.140 |
Skin 4 | I sometimes apply Vaseline or an ointment to the skin without first wiping away previous excess Vaseline or ointments. | 58 | 2.9 | 1.4 | 158 | 2.5 | 1.4 | 0.078 |
Hygiene 1 | It is beneficial to bathe in acidic bubble soap. | 58 | 4.0 | 1.1 | 157 | 3.6 | 1.2 | 0.036* |
Hygiene 2 | Bathing opens the skin’s pores more effectively than showers; therefore, a bath is more effective in removing dirt. | 58 | 4.0 | 1.2 | 156 | 3.9 | 1.1 | 0.842 |
Hygiene 3 | I understand the purpose, method and awareness points for care of a foot bath. | 59 | 3.7 | 0.9 | 157 | 2.8 | 1.1 | 0.000*** |
Movement and Toe Exercise 1 | I provide advice to clients when they stand from a chair. | 59 | 3.5 | 1.0 | 157 | 3.4 | 1.1 | 0.746 |
Movement and Toe Exercise 2 | I always promote toe exercises to clients. | 59 | 3.6 | 1.2 | 157 | 3.4 | 1.3 | 0.423 |
Movement and Toe Exercise 3 | I encourage clients to stand when they have been sitting for more than 1 h. | 57 | 3.2 | 1.2 | 158 | 3.0 | 1.2 | 0.303 |
Consultation 1 | I have an opportunity to talk about foot care with other staff members. | 59 | 2.7 | 1.4 | 158 | 2.2 | 1.1 | 0.005** |
Consultation 2 | I always consult with others regarding which doctor or specialist the client should visit. | 59 | 3.2 | 1.3 | 158 | 2.2 | 1.2 | 0.000*** |