Sağlık Hizmetlerinde Podolojinin Gelişimi ve Eğitimine Genel Bir Bakış

Authors : Derya ÇOBAN, Gülfer BEKTAŞ

Pages : 191-199

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Publication Date : 2020-06-01

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :Podology is a term that is formed by the Greek words podos- foot and -logy science , and it refers to a field of science that has long been known in the world, despite its very recent history in Turkey. The development of the field in Turkey started with the studies following the foundation of Podology Association in 2008, which led to the definition of the profession in Turkish Law and Regulations on 26 April 2011. Podology is mainly a health profession which aims to define the negative impacts of the organ function disorders on the nerves, veins, joints and skin of the lower extremities and to reduce the harm inflicted on these body parts by using preventive measures. The aim of this article is to emphasize the value or significance and importance of podology in healthcare services in Turkey, by analyzing the applications in podology in addition to the professional development and education of the podologist who provides primary / preventive / protective healthcare services for patients of congenital, acquired, or trauma-induced foot problems
Keywords : Podology, podologist, foot health, podiatry