Department of Podiatry

Mr. Byron Perrin

Lecturer BPod (LTU), MHlthSci (LTU), PhD candidate (LTU) Health Sciences 3, Room 539, Bundoora campus Telephone extension to be advised b.perrin@latrobe.edu.au

RESEARCH/INTERESTS

Byron has extensive clinical experience in the field of diabetes-related foot disorders. His main area of research thus far has focused on how foot-care behaviour and foot-health outcomes are influenced by the psychological functioning of people with peripheral neuropathy.

TEACHING

Gerontology
Vascular disorders
Wound management

SELECTED PUBLICATIONS

Perrin B, Swerissen H, Payne C. The association between foot-care self efficacy beliefs and actual foot-care behaviour in people with peripheral neuropathy. BMC Journal of Foot and Ankle Research. 2008; SUBMITTED

Perrin B, Swerissen H. The psychological functioning and behaviour of people with diabetes-related
peripheral neuropathy. The Diabetes Educator. 2008; IN PRESS

Perrin B, Snow P. Foot-care confidence in people with diabetes. Australasian Journal of Podiatric
Medicine. 2006; 40: 3-8.
Reprinted in British Journal of Podiatry 2006 ; 9: 95-99

Perrin B. A retrospective audit of a diabetic foot clinic. Australasian Journal of Podiatric Medicine.
2006; 40: 23-29

CONFERENCES & PRESENTATIONS

Perrin B. Diabetes and appropriate self foot-care: Are they mutually exclusive? Australian Podiatry Association (Victoria) State Conference. 2006. Melbourne, Australia.

Perrin B. The Diabetic Foot Clinic. 2nd Australasian Podiatry Council Public Sector and Aged Care Seminar. Feb 28-March 1, 2005. Melbourne, Australia

Perrin B. Foot-care confidence in people with diabetes. 2nd Australasian Podiatry Council Public Sector and Aged Care Seminar. Feb 28-March 1, 2005. Melbourne, Australia

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