Keywords
knowledge
foot care
Abstract
KNOWLEDGE OF DIABETIC PATIENTS ON THE FIRST SYMPTOMS OF DIABETIC FOOT
Introduction. Diabetic foot syndrome with multiple clinical pictures, as ulceration, infection, gangrene, necrosis is a major challenge for doctors and nurses and all health service managers. This is a disease which deteriorates the patients’ quality of life, causes frequent hospital admissions as well as increases the risk of disabilities, even if there is no amputation included.
Aim. The aim of the study is to assess diabetic patients’ knowledge about the diabetic foot syndrome and its first symptoms.
Material and methods. The study was conducted on diabetic patients living in Lodz region. The study lasted from October to December 2012. The study involved 100 patients diagnosed with type 1 and 2 diabetes. The study was conducted in the Department of Diabetes in Medical University of Lodz. The study was conducted with a questionnaire designed by authors. It consists of closed questions divided into: alternative questions-predicting two possible answers: yes or no; dysjunctive questions- requiring a choice from more than two possible answers; conjunctive questions- requiring a selection of more than one of the following answers.
Results. The overwhelming majority of respondents were female (60%) while other members of the study group were men (40%). The age of respondents ranged from 30 to 80. Patients between 46 and 60 constituted a largest group in the study.
Conclusion. It was established that the patients affected with Type 1 and 2 diabetes know very little about their disease and its late consequences which is unsatisfactory Diabetic patients fail to care for themselves which is due to their lack of knowledge about the disease, unhealthy habits (like cigarette smoking,) as well as lack of concern for the condition of their feet. Efforts are needed to make education about diabetes more effective.
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