Aim: To verify, in the scientific production, the degree of reliability of the Semmens-Weinstein monofilament as a risk assessment tool for diabetic foot. Method: This is an integrative literature review conducted from consultation of the electronic databases CINAHL, MEDLINE, SCOPUS and SCIELO. Results: Six articles comprising five cross-sectional studies and one cohort study were selected. The six articles included in the review were taken from medical journals; no nursing publication was found that met the goal. Conclusion: The Semmens-Weinstein monofilament is a reliable tool which has the best performance for assessing the risk for diabetic foot and its applicability is extremely important in consultations.
Predictors of treatment failure for non-severe childhood pneumonia in developing countries – systematic literature review and expert survey – the first step towards a community focused mHealth risk-assessment tool?
