scholarly journals MICROBIAL CONTENT RECOVERED FROM DIABETIC FOOT INFECTIONS: A CROSS-SECTIONAL STUDY IN BRAZIL / CONTEÚDO MICROBIANO RECUPERADO EM INFECÇÕES DE PÉ DIABÉTICO: UM ESTUDO TRANSVERSAL NO BRASIL

2020 ◽  
Vol 6 (10) ◽  
pp. 76209-76222
Author(s):  
Renata Barreto Francisco ◽  
Cristina Dutra Vieira ◽  
Luiz de Macêdo Farias ◽  
Antônio Eustáquio de Souza ◽  
Bruno Lima de Castro ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Diabetic Foot ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Diabetic Foot Infections

scholarly journals Correlation between superficial and intra-operative specimens in diabetic foot infections: results of a cross-sectional Tunisian study

2019 ◽  
Vol 19 (3) ◽  
pp. 2505-2514 ◽  
Author(s):  
Foued Bellazreg ◽  
Ahmed Guigua ◽  
Asma Ferjani ◽  
Zouhour Hattab ◽  
Jalel Boukadida ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Antibiotic Therapy ◽  
Diabetic Foot ◽  
Susceptibility Testing ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Drug Resistant ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Diabetic Foot Infections ◽  
And Staphylococcus Aureus ◽  
Extremity Amputation

Objective: To determine the correlation between superficial, and intra-operative specimens in diabetic foot infections (DFIs).Methods: We conducted a cross-sectional study in patients with DFIs hospitalized in a Tunisian teaching hospital. Superficial specimens were collected for all patients, and intra-operative specimens were collected in operated patients. The specimens were processed using standard microbiology techniques. Antimicrobial susceptibility testing was carried out according to the protocol established by the European Committee on Anti-microbial Susceptibility Testing. Intra-operative and superficial specimens were considered correlated if they isolated the same microorganism(s), or if they were both negative.Results: One hundred twelve patients, 81 males and 31 females, mean age 56 years, were included. Superficial samples were positive in 77% of cases, and isolated 126 microorganisms. Among the positive samples, 71% were monomicrobial. The most frequently isolated microorganisms were Enterobacteriaceae (53%), followed by streptococci (21%) and Staphylococcus aureus (17%). Nine microorganisms (7%) were multi-drug resistant. Intra-operative samples were positive in 93% of cases. Superficial specimens were correlated to intra-operative specimens in 67% of cases. Initial antibiotic therapy was appropriate in 70% of cases. The lower-extremity amputation and the mortality rates were 41% and 1%, respectively.Conclusion: In our study, DFIs were most frequently caused by Enterobacteriaceae and superficial specimens were correlated to intra-operative specimens in only two thirds of cases. Clinicians should emphasize on the systematic practice of intraoperative specimens in all patients with DFIs treated surgically, while well-performed superficial specimens could be useful for prescribing appropriate antibiotic therapy in other patients.Keywords: Diabetic foot infections, superficial specimens, intra-operative specimens.

scholarly journals Short screening for diabetic foot disease in an omani population at Al-Dahira, Sultanate of Oman: A cross-sectional study

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 16
Author(s):  
SabriaA L Marshoudi ◽  
Fatma Ahmed ◽  
SyedWali Peeran ◽  
Amru AlBurji ◽  
Khalid Al-Kalbani ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Diabetic Foot ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sultanate Of Oman ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Diabetic Foot Disease ◽  
Foot Disease

scholarly journals Prevalence of Diabetic Foot Ulcer and Associated Factors among Adult Diabetic Patients Who Attend the Diabetic Follow-Up Clinic at the University of Gondar Referral Hospital, North West Ethiopia, 2016: Institutional-Based Cross-Sectional Study

2017 ◽  
Vol 2017 ◽  
pp. 1-8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tesfamichael G. Mariam ◽  
Abebaw Alemayehu ◽  
Eleni Tesfaye ◽  
Worku Mequannt ◽  
Kiber Temesgen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Diabetes Mellitus ◽  
Diabetic Foot ◽  
Foot Ulcer ◽  
Diabetic Foot Ulcer ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Care Practice ◽  
Diabetic Patients ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Factors Associated

Diabetes mellitus is a metabolic disorder which is characterized by multiple long-term complications that affect almost every system in the body. Foot ulcers are one of the main complications of diabetes mellitus. However, there is limited evidence on the occurrence of foot ulcer and influencing factors in Ethiopia. An institutional-based cross-sectional study was conducted in Gondar University Hospital, Ethiopia, to investigate foot ulcer occurrence in diabetic patients. Systematic random sampling was used to select 279 study participants. Bivariate and multivariable logistic regression model was fitted to identify factors associated with diabetic foot ulcer. Odds ratio with 95% confidence interval was computed to determine the level of significance. Diabetic foot ulcer was found to be 13.6%. Rural residence [AOR = 2.57; 95% CI: 1.42, 5.93], type II diabetes mellitus [AOR = 2.58; 95% CI: 1.22, 6.45], overweight [AOR = 2.12; 95% CI: 1.15, 3.10], obesity [AOR = 2.65; 95% CI: 1.25, 5.83], poor foot self-care practice [AOR = 2.52; 95% CI: 1.21, 6.53], and neuropathy [AOR = 21.76; 95% CI: 8.43, 57.47] were factors associated with diabetic foot ulcer. Diabetic foot ulcer was found to be high. Provision of special emphasis for rural residence, decreasing excessive weight gain, managing neuropathy, and promoting foot self-care practice would decrease diabetic foot ulcer.

scholarly journals Diabetic Foot Care Practice and its Associated Factors among Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Patients Attending Primary Health Clinics in Kuantan, Malaysia: A Cross Sectional Study

2020 ◽  
Vol 19 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Azmi NH ◽  
Abdul Hadi A ◽  
Md Aris MA ◽  
Nasreen HE ◽  
Che-Ahmad A
Keyword(s):  
Diabetes Mellitus ◽  
Diabetic Foot ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Care Practice ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Foot Care ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Health Clinics ◽  
Primary Health

  INTRODUCTION: One of the most important and debilitating complication of diabetes mellitus is foot problem such as ulcers, infections and amputations. However, these complications are preventable by simple intervention such as regular foot care practice. This study aims to assess the foot care practice and its associated factors among type 2 diabetes mellitus patients attending primary health clinics in Kuantan. MATERIALS AND METHODS: This was a cross-sectional study conducted at four primary health clinics in Kuantan involving 450 study participants who were selected by using universal sampling method. Level of awareness and practice toward diabetic foot care was assessed using validated self-administered questionnaire. Multiple logistic regressions were performed to identify factors associated with poor foot care practice among the respondents. RESULTS: About 59.6% of respondents had poor foot care practice and 50.9% had poor awareness level. Multivariate logistic regression analysis identified that, increasing age (OR  0.97, 95% CI: 0.955-0.993) and good awareness towards foot problem (OR  0.43, 95%CI: 0.289-0.643) were less likely to have poor foot care practice. However, Malay ethnicity (OR 1.81, 95% CI: 1.002-3.271) and obesity (OR  1.9, 95% CI: 1.225-2.976) were associated with poor foot care practice after controlling other variables. CONCLUSION: Majority of the respondents had poor foot care practice and poor awareness. Respondents who are older and have better awareness are less likely to have poor foot care practice. Diabetic patients who are Malays and/or obese are predicted to have poor diabetic foot practice and hence must be prioritized for a sustainable patient education and compliance towards foot care practice at primary care level. 

scholarly journals Chronic Sorrow Dan Quality Of Life Pada Pasien Dengan Diabetic Foot Ulcer (DFU)

2020 ◽  
Vol 14 (2) ◽  
pp. 197-205
Author(s):  
Putri Puspitasari
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Diabetes Mellitus ◽  
Diabetic Foot ◽  
Foot Ulcer ◽  
Diabetic Foot Ulcer ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Chronic Sorrow ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional

Pendahuluan : Diabetic Foot Ulcer (DFU) merupakan komplikasi jangka panjang yang umum ditemukan pada pasien Diabetes Mellitus (DM). Penurunan kualitas kesehatan, proses penyembuhan yang lambat, ancaman amputasi, serta ancaman kematian berdampak terhadap keadaan psikologis yang buruk bagi penderita DFU. Keadaan emosi yang mungkin timbul pada pasien dengan penyakit kronis seperti DFU adalah perasaan chronic sorrow dan Quality Of Life yang kurang baik. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah melihat keadaan chronic sorrow dan quality of life pada pasien dengan DFU serta secara spesifik melihat hubungan antara chronic sorrow dengan quality of life pasien dengan DFU Metode Penelitian: Penelitian ini merupakan jenis penelitian kuantitatif dengan desain analytic correlative dan rancangan penelitian menggunakan pendekatan cross sectional study. Tujuan penelitian ialah untuk menganalisis hubungan antara chronic sorrow dan kualitas hidup pada pasien dengan DFU. Sampel penelitian adalag 46 Responden. Hasil dan kesimpulan: hasil penelitian menunjukan dari 46 responden 29 (63,04 %) mengalami keadaan chronic sorrow dan diantara 46 responden 27 (58,7 %) mengalami keadaan kualitas hidup yang kurang baik. Responden yang mengalami chronic sorrow memiliki kualitas hidup yang kurang baik sebesar 78,13 % dan kualitas hidup yang baik sebesar 21,87 % dengan p= 0,000 lebih kecil dari α= 0,05, yang dapat diartikan bahwa terdapat hubungan bermakna antara keadaan chronic sorrow dan quality of life.

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