Abstract: Background: Diabetic foot ulcer and lower limb amputation are common complication of diabetes mellitus that are associated with substantial morbidity, loss of quality of life, disability and a high social & economic burden on both patient and health resources. It is preventable if high risk individuals are identified by appropriate screening techniques and create awareness through health education to patient and family / care givers regarding foot care, foot hygiene and timely management of wounds.
Materials and Methods:
Data was collected using literature searches from Cochrane Library, Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature (CINNAHL), PubMed.....
Key Words: Diabetes, Foot ulcer, Education; Prevention; Foot care
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