Impact of Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy and Wound Care on Clinical Outcomes for Patients with Diabetic Foot Ulcer
Journal Title: IOSR Journal of Nursing and health Science - Year 2018, Vol 7, Issue 6
Abstract
Diabetic Foot Ulcer is the greatest costly and disturbing complication of diabetes mellitus which can lead to infection, gangrene, amputation, and even death if the necessary carefulnessis not provided.This study aimed to determine the impact of hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) and wound care on clinical outcomes for patients with diabetic foot ulcer. A quasi-experimental study was conducted on 120 patients with diabetic foot ulcer grade II according to Wagner-Meggitt classification. Three tools were usedfor collecting data:Tool (I): Diabetic foot ulcer patient's profile, Tool (II): Ulcer wound healing assessment, Tool III: Pain visual analogue scale.Results of the present study revealed thatHealing using HBOT and wound dressing wasmorerapid than that in the traditional dressing. No significant differences were found between the extent of ulcer healing in experimental group (1) and control group. The healing parameters related to ulcer depth, floor,tissue formations, ulcer discharge and skin area’ characteristic around the ulcer in the experimental group (1) and control group was significantly faster than experimental group (2) throughout the 20 days follow up dressing periods. Accordingly, using HBOT as an adjuvant therapy with another wound care method to improve healing in persons with DFU is crucial.
Authors and Affiliations
Hassan N, Rezian A, Jamal Al Deen A, Yakout R, Ibrahim H
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