糖尿病患者足部护理知识与行为调查及影响因素分析
网络出版日期: 2013-05-28
Survey of foot self-care knowledge and behaviors and analysis of related factors in patients with diabetes mellitus
Online published: 2013-05-28
冯玉琳, 吴觉敏 . 糖尿病患者足部护理知识与行为调查及影响因素分析[J]. 上海交通大学学报(医学版), 2013 , 33(5) : 571 . DOI: 10.3969/j.issn.1674-8115.2013.05.011
Objective To investigate the status of foot self-care knowledge and behaviors in patients with diabetes mellitus, and analyse the influencing factors. Methods Two hundred and ninety-two patients with diabetes mellitus were surveyed with self-designed questionnaire on diabetic foot recognition, foot self-care knowledge and behaviors. Results Only 30.5% patients mastered over 60% of correct knowledge and behaviors. Patients showed deficiency in recognition of diabetic foot, knowledge on daily foot self-examination and behaviors, while had some learning on choosing proper shoes and socks. The status of knowledge and behaviors of patients was influenced by the gender, age, education, level of hospital and guidance from diabetes specialist nurses. Conclusion Patients with diabetes mellitus may lack of foot self-care knowledge and proper behaviors. Systematic educational approaches on foot care should be introduced to enhance the awareness and ability of foot self-care.
Key words: diabetes mellitus; diabetic foot; self-care; knowledge; behavior
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