Advancing Diabetic Foot Care at Pineta Grande Hospital

This case study outlines the strategic optimization of the Vascular Surgery Department at Pineta Grande Hospital in Italy, focusing on improving patient care for those with Peripheral Arterial Disease and Critical Limb Ischemia. The hospital aims to become a nationally recognized center of excellence for diabetic foot care, addressing the growing number of diabetes cases and lower limb amputations in the Campania region. The study details the implementation of the ADVANTICS Patient Pathway Efficiency and Referral Acceleration Solution, which streamlines intra-hospital care pathways and enhances collaboration among local healthcare professionals. Key objectives include promoting timely diagnosis and treatment, reducing patient mobility to other regions, and improving patient education and understanding of the disease. The results indicate significant improvements in treatment volume, outpatient visits, and referrals, demonstrating the effectiveness of the integrated care plan and multidisciplinary approach in managing diabetic foot care.