Aim:The study aimed to evaluate the association between quality of life and wound severity in patients with recurrent diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs). Design: A cross-sectional study. Methods: The total sample comprised 86 DFU patients. The Diabetic Foot Ulcer Scale -Short Form scale was used to collect quality of life data, and Wagner grading was used to assess wound severity. Statistical analyses were conducted using the Mann-Whitney U-test and Kruskal-Wallis test. Results: The results showed that quality of life (QOL) in all domains was low. There were no significant differences between demographic and wound characteristics and QOL of patients. Significant differences were found between diabetes mellitus (DM) duration and Leisure / enjoying life (p = 0.020); Trigger and Worried about ulcers (p = 0.002); Trigger and Dependence / daily life (p = 0.006); Trigger and Negative emotions (p = 0.006); and Trigger and Bothered by ulcer care (p = 0.000). However, there were no significant differences between demographic and wound characteristics and physical health. Conclusion: The study showed that QOL of patients with recurrent diabetic ulcers was low. There was no correlation between quality of life or wound severity and recurrent DFUs. However, there was a correlation between DM duration and Leisure / enjoying life; Trigger and Worried about the ulcer; Trigger and Dependency / daily life; Trigger and Negative emotions; and Trigger and Bothered by ulcer care.
Burns are an emergency problem that can occur anywhere and anytime. An emergency is often a serious and sometimes dangerous situation that occurs suddenly and requires immediate action to save lives. Burns are tissue damage or loss caused by contact with heat sources such as fire, hot water, chemicals, electricity and radiation. Therefore, this activity aims to increase the knowledge of the students of SMA Muhammadiyah 1 Pontianak City in performing first aid on burns and to encourage the active role of students in handling burns. This service uses an action research method with a participatory action program approach. After conducting health education about the first treatment of burns, it was found that there was an increase in students' knowledge and understanding of the first treatment of burns.
Background: Diabetic Foot Ulcer (DFU) is one of the most common complications in patients with type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, so it is necessary to carry out continuous wound care. The Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB) is a theory of behavior that can be implemented in wound care in the study of attitudes and beliefs, subjective norms, and perceived control. Objective: This study aims to determine the behavior of wound care in DFU patients based on the Theory Of Planned Behavior (TPB). Method: Qualitative study with a phenomenological approach with a total of 14 participants obtained through purposive sampling. Data was collected through in-depth interviews and analyzed using qualitative thematic analysis. Results: The results of the study found that wound care was carried out because they had a positive attitude and belief in wound healing if they were treated regularly according to the program, received emotional support, motivation for healing for the family, family support, and control, as well as convenience and quick treatment in health services. Conclusion: This finding recommends for health professionals that a positive attitude and belief in recovery in patients, support and motivation to recover, family control, and professional health services can change the behavior of patients to carry out DFU treatment regularly.
Purpose of study: The purpose of this study was to determine the factors that influence adherence to diabetic foot wound care.Methodology: The research design used in this study was quantitative with a Cross Sectional Study design with a sample of 50 people who treated diabetic foot wounds. Data analysis was performed using the Chi-Square test and Binary Logistic Regression test.Results: The family support factor has a p value of 0.011 <0.05 and the value of OR is 0.033 which means that patients with diabetic foot wounds with supportive family support have a tendency to comply with wound care than patients who do not have supportive family support.Applications: The benefit of this study is as information on the factors that influence adherence to diabetic wound care.
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