THE BURDEN OF DIABETIC FOOT ULCERS IN JORDAN

Global Wound Care Congress

September 12-13, 2016 San Antonio, USA

Nidal Younes

National Center for Diabetes, Endocrinology, and Genetics, Jordan

Posters & Accepted Abstracts: J Nurs Care

Abstract :

The prevalence of diabetes is very high in middle east countries. In Jordan, it is 17.1% in 2008. The percentage of patients with optimal control (HbA1c<7%) ranges between 25.4- 27.5% at the National Center for Diabetes, Endocrinology, and Genetics (NCDEG). The prevalence of foot ulcers and amputations among diabetic patients in Jordan is 5.3% and 1.7% respectively and it is associated with Loss of protective sensation, loss of vibratory sensation, and vascular insufficiency. Foot ulcers represent a major concern for patients with diabetes in Jordan. Research at the NCDEG to evaluate the burden of DFU have shown that patients with foot ulcers have a high rate of recurrence within 2 years (58.5%), anemia (69%) , and have a high rate of anxiety 37.7% and depression 39.6%. Approximately, 25% of diabetic patients in Jordan have poor practice of foot care, and 16.6% have poor knowledge of foot care. In light of these numbers, it is sometimes important to determine the optimal course for patient management. This presentation is aimed at helping decision makers and health care personnel make better decisions about, screening, treatment, resource use, and strategies for future foot ulcer prevention in Jordan.

Biography :

Email: younesnidal@gmail.com