Diyabet Hastalarının Diyabetik Ayak Ülseri Hakkında Bilgi Düzeylerinin ve Ayak Bakımı Uygulamalarının Değerlendirilmesi

Abstract

Aim: Diabetic foot ulcer (DFU), a complication of diabetes, is a preventable condition that results in limb losses and even death. With the training given to diabetic patients, DFU occurrence rate is reduced by 50%. In this study, we aimed to measure the knowledge level of diabetic patients about foot care and the correct application skills of informed patients. In addition, we aimed to investigate the importance of education in the development of diabetic foot wound by including the patients with DFU in the study.