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Vol. 6, Issue 11, Part B (2020)
A study to assess the knowledge of the warning signs of foot ulcer deterioration among patients with diabetes, Pune city
A study to assess the knowledge of the warning signs of foot ulcer deterioration among patients with diabetes, Pune city
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Introduction: Diabetic foot ulcer is one of the common presentations of diabetic foot. The diabetic foot may be defined as a group of syndromes in which neuropathy, ischemia and infection lead to tissue breakdown, resulting in morbidity and possible amputation (World Health Organization, 1995). Problem statement A Study to assess the Knowledge of the warning signs of foot ulcer deterioration among patients with diabetes Pune city.
Introduction: Diabetic foot ulcer is one of the common presentations of diabetic foot. The diabetic foot may be defined as a group of syndromes in which neuropathy, ischemia and infection lead to tissue breakdown, resulting in morbidity and possible amputation (World Health Organization, 1995). Problem statement A Study to assess the Knowledge of the warning signs of foot ulcer deterioration among patients with diabetes Pune city.
Materials and Methods: Research Approach Evaluatory approach: was used this study. Single group pre-test-post-test pre-experimental one group pre-test design was used this study. Sample size was 20. The conceptual framework of this study was based upon General System Theory. This theory has three components that is Input, throughput and output and feedback. Matter energy and information that enter the system are called input.
Results: Majority of i.e. 93.5% of the people had poor knowledge (score 0-7) regarding dengue fever, 6% of people had average knowledge (score 8-14) and only 0.5% of people had good knowledge (Score 15-20) regarding dengue fever.
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How to cite this article:
Sanjay Chandrkant Sabde, Dr. Rupali Salvi, Dr. Nisha Naik. A study to assess the knowledge of the warning signs of foot ulcer deterioration among patients with diabetes, Pune city. Int J Appl Res 2020;6(11):88-95.
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