Descripción del cuidado rutinario de los pies en pacientes diabéticos, del Centro de Salud N°12 en la ciudad de Guayaquil.

Abstract

Proper foot care management in diabetic patients is essential to prevent further complications, one of which is amputation of the affected limb. A study on routine foot care in diabetic patients. Objective: To describe routine foot care in diabetic patients. Methodological design: Quantitative, descriptive, and cross-sectional approach. Technique: Survey. Instrument: NAPD questionnaire. Population: 100 patients. Results: Age: 52-62 years, 29%. Sex: Men (55%). Academic level: 42% third level. Pathology classification: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (54%). Foot inspection: Identification of sensations: rarely (37%). Daily foot check-up: rarely (37%). Identification of inflammation, pain, and wounds: frequently (32%). Foot hygiene: Bathing with soap and warm water: rarely (49%). Careful drying with check-ups: rarely (35%). Footwear care and use: 37% frequently. Foot protection: 38% rarely. Use of closed, wide, soft footwear: 38% rarely. Use of soft socks: 42% frequently. Nail trimming: 34% rarely. Conclusion: By calculating percentages and adding all the boxes in the table, we can only determine that routine care is used in 24.82% of cases, which is considered low, so these patients are at greater risk for lower limb amputations.