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Importance of Footwear for Preventing Xerosis and Hyperkeratosis in Older People with Psychiatric Disorders Living in an Institution

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  • Ana María Pérez-Pico

    (Department of Nursing, Centro Universitario de Plasencia, Universidad de Extremadura, 10600 Plasencia, Cáceres, Spain)

  • Félix Marcos-Tejedor

    (Department of Nursing, Centro Universitario de Plasencia, Universidad de Extremadura, 10600 Plasencia, Cáceres, Spain)

  • María José Iglesias-Sánchez

    (Department of Pharmacology, Centro Universitario de Plasencia, Universidad de Extremadura, 10600 Plasencia, Cáceres, Spain)

  • Raquel Mayordomo Acevedo

    (Department of Anatomy and Human Embryology, Centro Universitario de Plasencia, Universidad de Extremadura, 10600 Plasencia, Cáceres, Spain)

Abstract

Few studies have focused on the relation between the use and characteristics of footwear and the presence of foot lesions in people with psychiatric disorders. This work analyzes the influence of different footwear habits on the presence of deformities and ungueal and dermal pathologies of the foot of institutionalized people with psychiatric disorders compared to people without these disorders. A transversal and observational study was conducted on 107 participants, divided into two groups who have used different types of shoes throughout their lives. The control group comprised 63 autonomous people who mainly use leather footwear and a study group of 44 institutionalized people with intellectual disabilities and psychiatric disorders who mainly use textile footwear. There were significant differences between populations. The group with psychiatric disorders presented more xerosis and hyperkeratosis. Footwear with inappropriate characteristics is a possible causal agent of skin alterations. Wearing footwear with quality textile uppers, e.g., fabric or felt, could influence the appearance of these alterations. Leather footwear is recommended for institutionalized people to reduce symptoms of xerosis and improve their quality of life.

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  • Ana María Pérez-Pico & Félix Marcos-Tejedor & María José Iglesias-Sánchez & Raquel Mayordomo Acevedo, 2018. "Importance of Footwear for Preventing Xerosis and Hyperkeratosis in Older People with Psychiatric Disorders Living in an Institution," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 15(4), pages 1-12, March.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jijerp:v:15:y:2018:i:4:p:584-:d:137891
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    1. Daniel López-López & Marta Grela-Fariña & Marta Elena Losa-Iglesias & César Calvo-Lobo & David Rodríguez-Sanz & Patricia Palomo-López & Ricardo Becerro-de-Bengoa-Vallejo, 2018. "Clinical Aspects of Foot Health in Individuals with Alzheimer’s Disease," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 15(2), pages 1-6, February.
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    1. Ana Mª Pérez Pico & Ester Mingorance Álvarez & Rodrigo Martínez Quintana & Raquel Mayordomo Acevedo, 2019. "Importance of Sock Type in the Development of Foot Lesions on Low-Difficulty, Short Hikes," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 16(10), pages 1-13, May.

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