Lower limb self-care among diabetic insulin users

Authors

  • Aline Ruiz Roque Secretaria Municipal de Saúde de Curitiba
  • Fernanda Leticia Frates Cauduro Fundação Estatal de Atenção Especializada em Saúde (FEAES)
  • Daniela Cristina Neves de Moraes Secretaria Municipal de Saúde de Curitiba

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1590/1980-5918.030.004.AO17

Abstract

Introduction: Lower limb neuropathy is one the complications of diabetes mellitus and the most common cause of lower limb amputation. Hence information and self-care advice should be provided to primary healthcare patients to prevent this condition. Objective: To explore insulin users’ knowledge of foot self-care. Methods: This quantitative, descriptive, exploratory study was conducted at a Family Health Unit Curitiba-PR of Curitiba, PR, Brazil. The study sample comprised 63 insulin users. Data were collected through a structured questionnaire. Results: Although they reported performing self-care activities, 67% (n = 42) of insulin users declared that they had never received any information on foot self-care. Conclusion: The adherence to self-care practices shown by respondents and the patient empowerment observed in this study indicate the effectiveness of the information on diabetes self-care imparted to patients registered at this health care unit in contributing to the promotion of quality of life.

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Published

2017-11-24

How to Cite

Ruiz Roque, A., Frates Cauduro, F. L., & Neves de Moraes, D. C. (2017). Lower limb self-care among diabetic insulin users. Fisioterapia Em Movimento (Physical Therapy in Movement), 30(4). https://doi.org/10.1590/1980-5918.030.004.AO17

Issue

Vol. 30 No. 4 (2017)

Section

Original Article

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