• The Monthly Diabetes
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• s.289
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• pp.42-47
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• 2013

당뇨병이 증가함에 따라 당뇨환자의 발에 궤양(당뇨발)이 생겨 발을 절단하는 경우가 증가하고 있다. 이는 당뇨환자에게 심리적 문제나 경제적 비용뿐만 아니라 육체적 장애 및 사망의 주요 원인이 되고 있다. 그러나 당뇨환자의 건강한 발관리가 중요하다는 인식은 아직 미미한 상태이다. 당뇨발이 발생하는 원인을 잘 알고 미리 발 관리를 시행하는 것은 중요하다. 또한 당뇨발 증상을 조기 인식하는 것만이 발을 절단할 가능성을 줄일 수 있는 방법이다. 이 쳅터에서는 당뇨발 발생 위험요인에 대해 알아보고 당뇨발을 예방하기 위한 발 관리법은 무엇인지 살펴보도록 하겠다.

• Korean Journal of Adult Nursing
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• v.18 no.1
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• pp.81-91
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• 2006

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to investigate foot ulcer risk factors, foot care knowledge, and foot care practice in patients with type 2 diabetes. Method: One hundred fifty type 2 diabetic patients were in and out-patients in a large urban hospital. The data were collected using a self-report questionnaire, chart review and foot examination. The questionnaires were developed by the researchers through the experts consultation and literature review. High risk for foot ulcer was evaluated by peripheral neuropathy(PN), peripheral vascular disease(PVD), and prior foot ulcer. Foot risk scores(FRS) means numbers of present risk factors. Results: 31.3% of subjects show 1 FRS, and 13.3% showed 2 FRS. Mean foot care frequency was 3.5 times per week. There were significant differences in foot care knowledge according to DM education (t=2.96, p=.004) and foot care education (t=3.65, p=.001). There were significant differences in the foot care practice activities according to duration of DM (t=3.48, p=.010) and educational levels. Conclusion: There were high proportion of foot ulcer risk among the patients. It is necessary to screen high risk foot ulcer patients and provide practical education for foot care practice of diabetic patients.