IDENTIFICATION OF FOOT CARE USED FOR PREVENTION OF DIABETIC FOOT ULCER (DFU): A SCOPING REVIEW

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Abstract  

Backgrounds; Diabetes mellitus cases continue to increase every year. Diabetes can cause various complications, with diabetic ulcers being one of the most serious problems. Diabetic ulcer treatment will take a long time and pose a significant financial burden. Diabetic ulcers can lead to numerous issues, necessitating early prevention. Aside from medication, one effort to prevent complications of diabetic ulcers in people with diabetes is to perform primary prevention on the feet. This preventive measure can save costs. Objectives : The aim of this review is to identify foot treatments used to prevent diabetic foot ulcers. Method : We carried out the review using the Arksey & Malley scoping review framework guidelines. We also utilized PRISMA-SCR to enhance reporting and boost validity. We utilize six databases to search the research literature, filtering articles based on inclusion criteria. These include qualitative and quantitative primary data studies that concentrate on foot care for individuals with diabetes. We have registered the research protocol on the Open Science Framework.(osf.io/ecqtv) Results; Ten of the 317 screened articles met the criteria for inclusion in this review. Most of the articles screened showed that 40% of the most widely used foot care was monitoring foot temperature periodically, followed by the use of pressure- reducing Isolen. Conclusions; Temperature monitoring technology, including infrared imaging, combined with special therapeutic footwear to reduce pressure is an effective measure for preventing diabetic ulcers. Telemedicine systems enable remote monitoring, while patient education strengthens self-care capabilities.

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