Effectiveness of Foot Care Education among People with Diabetes Mellitus in Urban Community, Mumbai
Journal Title: IOSR Journal of Nursing and health Science - Year 2018, Vol 7, Issue 2
Abstract
Burden of Diabetes is increasing globally. In India it is affecting about 40 million people. High prevalence is attributed to a combination of genetic factors and environmental factors due to urbanization and industrialization. Untreated Diabetes can lead to many complications including foot complications. Prevalence of Diabetic foot ulcers is 3.6% in the clinical population. In about 3 – 5 % of cases ulcers lead to amputation resulting in lifelong disability and dependency. This study was done to emphasize the importance of education in care of feet among the diabetic patients. A sensitized patient will have less chances of developing foot complications. This study aimed to assess the effectiveness of structured teaching programme on foot care among people diagnosed with diabetes. The study was conducted in March 2017- April 2017. 30 people diagnosed with diabetes were included in this study. Mean score difference was seen between the pre and post intervention (t-10.20, p<0.001) knowledge status. Significant difference was seen in areas of foot inspection( 47.34%) and use of foot ware(39.17%). The study concluded that structured teaching programme improved the overall knowledge of the people diagnosed with diabetes
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Mangalam Sriram, Dr. Prakash Doke, Dr. Prabha Dasila
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