The Effects of a Self-care Management Program for Patients with Diabetic Foot Ulcers
Journal of Korean Biological Nursing Science
;
: 78-86, 2016.
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em Coreano
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-198608
ABSTRACT
PURPOSE:
Diabetic foot ulcers are significant problems in diabetes mellitus and often result in lower extremity amputation. This study was conducted to evaluate the effects of a self-care management program on Korean patient's self-efficacy, self-care behavior, size of the wound, and wound related pain.METHODS:
This study was a quasi-experimental study of pre-test and post-test design in a non-equivalent control group. The intervention strategies of the self-care management program consisted of individual intervention (education, practice and demonstration), computer animation, and face-to-face counseling. There were thirty seven patients, and 20 were assigned to the experimental group while the other 17 were assigned to the control group. The experimental group was given a self-care management program. The control group received information on diabetic mellitus care by means of a leaflet. The data was analyzed using descriptive statistics, a chi-square test, an independent t-test, and a Mann-Whitney test.RESULTS:
There were significant differences in self-care behavior and wound related pain.CONCLUSION:
A Self-care program is an effective way to increase patient's self-care ability. This program is highly applicable to diabetic foot ulcer patients in various settings.
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Assunto principal:
Autocuidado
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Úlcera
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Ferimentos e Lesões
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Pé Diabético
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Autoeficácia
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Aconselhamento
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Extremidade Inferior
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Diabetes Mellitus
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Ensaios Clínicos Controlados não Aleatórios como Assunto
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Amputação Cirúrgica
Limite:
Humanos
Idioma:
Coreano
Revista:
Journal of Korean Biological Nursing Science
Ano de publicação:
2016
Tipo de documento:
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