Department of Public Health Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, University of Selçuk, Konya, Turkey.
Department of Public Health Nursing, Faculty of Health Science, University of Bandirma Onyedi Eylul, Bandirma, Balikesir, Turkey.
J Vasc Nurs. 2022 Sep;40(3):140-147. doi: 10.1016/j.jvn.2022.08.001. Epub 2022 Aug 12.
This study aimed to evaluate the effects of foot ulcers on male patients diagnosed with type-2 diabetes, foot care and treatment, and the difficulties, experiences, feelings, and perspectives of male patients regarding foot ulcers.
This study designed as a qualitative descriptive study. The study sample included 14 male patients diagnosed with a diabetic foot ulcer. Data were analysed using thematic analysis.
Three main themes were identified from the interviews: diabetic foot ulcer development, diabetic foot ulcer effects, and healthcare experiences with the diabetic foot ulcer.
The results of this study may serve to provide a guideline for healthcare professionals to develop foot care strategies. While the patients who participated in the study were well-informed about foot care and diabetes management, their self-care practices were poor. Good management of diabetes and external factors were correlated with the development of foot ulcers.
本研究旨在评估男性 2 型糖尿病患者足部溃疡对其的影响、足部护理和治疗、以及男性患者对足部溃疡的困难、体验、感受和看法。
本研究设计为定性描述性研究。研究样本包括 14 名被诊断患有糖尿病足溃疡的男性患者。数据采用主题分析进行分析。
访谈中确定了三个主要主题:糖尿病足溃疡的发展、糖尿病足溃疡的影响以及糖尿病足溃疡的医疗保健体验。
本研究的结果可能为医疗保健专业人员制定足部护理策略提供指导。虽然参与研究的患者对足部护理和糖尿病管理有很好的了解,但他们的自我护理实践很差。糖尿病和外部因素的良好管理与足部溃疡的发展有关。