Book chapter (B2)

Individual's Foot Health




List of AuthorsStolt Minna

EditorsSuhonen Riitta, Stolt Minna, Papastavrou Evridiki

Publication year2018

Book title *Individualized Care: Theory, Measurement, Research and Practice

Start page163

End page170

ISBN978-3-319-89898-8

eISBN978-3-319-89899-5

DOIhttp://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-89899-5_15


Abstract

Feet are a part of the human body that allows daily movement and functioning. Feet are considered intimate, and ethical aspects related to them are rarely investigated. This chapter describes ethical issues from the perspective of the individual in the context of foot health care. The foot-related ethical issues are approached from the perspectives of individuality and availability of services. This chapter will also highlight the meanings and values how individuals experience their own foot health. Some long-term health problems, such as rheumatoid arthritis or diabetes mellitus, cause foot disorders that change normal foot structure. Therefore individual’s body image and aesthetic perspective are discussed.


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