Nurses' Role in The Prevention of Diabetic Foot Ulcer
Dangol, Neeva (2015)
Yrkeshögskolan Arcada
2015
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https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-2015110916085
https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-2015110916085
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Abstract:
Diabetic Foot Ulcer (DFU) is one of the severe consequences of diabetes. Approximately, 15% of people with diabetes develop foot ulcer. People with DFU have higher risk of lower limb amputations, which is a complex problem. DFU is also a major cause of hospitalization of the diabetic patient. Assessment, planning, implementation and evaluations are the key factors during the treatment process of foot ulcers for people with diabetes. It is a challenging process. A multidisciplinary health team is required for the treatment and prevention of DFU.
AIM: The aim of this research is to explore the causes of Diabetic Foot Ulcer and preventive measures. The role of a nurse as an educator in the prevention of DFU has also been illustrated in the study.
METHODOLOGY: The method used in this study is content analysis. 11 articles were reviewed for the study. There were many relevant articles found but due to access problems those articles were discarded.
RESULT: Neuropathy, Peripheral Vascular Diseases and Infections are the three main reasons that causes DFU.
DFU can be prevented through patient’s education and healthy life style.
Diabetic Foot Ulcer (DFU) is one of the severe consequences of diabetes. Approximately, 15% of people with diabetes develop foot ulcer. People with DFU have higher risk of lower limb amputations, which is a complex problem. DFU is also a major cause of hospitalization of the diabetic patient. Assessment, planning, implementation and evaluations are the key factors during the treatment process of foot ulcers for people with diabetes. It is a challenging process. A multidisciplinary health team is required for the treatment and prevention of DFU.
AIM: The aim of this research is to explore the causes of Diabetic Foot Ulcer and preventive measures. The role of a nurse as an educator in the prevention of DFU has also been illustrated in the study.
METHODOLOGY: The method used in this study is content analysis. 11 articles were reviewed for the study. There were many relevant articles found but due to access problems those articles were discarded.
RESULT: Neuropathy, Peripheral Vascular Diseases and Infections are the three main reasons that causes DFU.
DFU can be prevented through patient’s education and healthy life style.