Foot care habits in people with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

5^th International Conference on Future Nursing, Digital Health, and Patient Care

March 17-18, 2022 | Webinar

Gonzalez-Martin, C.

Unidad de Cuidados Intensivos, La Coruña, Spain

Scientific Tracks Abstracts: Journal of Nursing & Care

Abstract :

Background: Diabetes constitutes a current public health problem of great magnitude due to the development of various complications, among which peripheral neuropathy stands out. The prevention of its complications is a fundamental measure in this group, so the objective of this study has been to determine foot care habits in people with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus. Methods: 2.1. Field of study: Endocrinology Service of the University Hospital Complex of A Coruña (CHUAC). 2.2. Type of study: Descriptive observational study of prevalence. 2.3. Inclusion criteria: - Subjects with type 2 diabetes mellitus diagnosed by criteria of the American Diabetes Association (ADA), without cardiovascular events. - Acceptance of participation in the study, by signing the informed consent. 2.4. Exclusion criteria: - Subjects with type 1 diabetes mellitus. - History of cardiovascular disease. - Existence of liver disease. 2.5 Measurements: age, sex, BMI, HTA, self-care of the foot, self-care information, inspection of feet, self-care of nails and with what type of material is made, footwear 2.7. Ethical-legal aspects: - The study has the approval of CEIC 72/2016. - Signing of the informed consent of all participants. Results : The average age of the sample studied was 62.9 ± 9.2 years, with a slight female predominance (51.7% vs. 48.3%). 54.4% had obesity and half of the sample had hypertension (50.9%). The mean time of evolution of diabetes was 12.09 ± 8.5 years. Conclusions : The results of the present study reveal that more than half of the sample do not receive information on how to take care of the feet, performing mostly self-care of the feet with the risks that this may entail.

Biography :

González-Martin, C. is a Researcher in Nursing and Health Care, Institute of Biomedical Research of A Coruña (INIBIC), Complexo Hospitalario Universitario de A Coruña (CHUAC) at Coruña Universidade da, Coruna