Risk factors associated with poor outcome in diabetic foot ulcer patients

Saira SALEEM; Nazim HAYAT; İrshad AHMAD; Tanvir AHMAD; Abdulgaffar REHAN

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Risk factors associated with poor outcome in diabetic foot ulcer patients

Authors:

Saira SALEEM | Nazim HAYAT | İrshad AHMAD | Tanvir AHMAD | Abdulgaffar REHAN

Publisher:

TUBITAK

Journal:

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences 2017 Vol.47 Issue 3, pp.826-831

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

5/2017

Document Language:

Turkish

Document ID (Org No.):

2000751293

Frequency:

Bimonthly

eISSN:

1303-6165

pISSN:

1300-0144

Abstract:

 

Background/aim: Diabetic foot ulcers and related complications are a major cause of morbidity and hospital admissions. Our aim was to evaluate the risk factors associated with poor outcome in diabetic foot ulcers.  Materials and methods: A prospective study was conducted on patients with diabetic foot ulceration attending the Madinah Teaching Hospital from June 2014 to December 2015. Potential risk factors and laboratory test results at presentation were recorded and their association with outcome (healing vs. amputation) was analyzed using IBM SPSS Statistics for Windows, Version 22.0.  Results: In total, 112 patients were studied during our study period. The majority of the patients were male (60.7%) and aged 50 years and older (62.5%). Regarding the outcome, 68% healed completely, 27.7% underwent amputation, and 4.5% died during this period. Patient age of 50 and older, long duration of diabetes (>10 years), rural origin, and heel ulcers were significantly associated with poor outcome (P < 0.05).  Conclusion: Patients with diabetes should have a detailed annual foot examination; those having risk factors for poor outcome require more frequent foot care, patient education, and early referral to tertiary care centers.

Article Details

Risk factors associated with poor outcome in diabetic foot ulcer patients

Authors: Saira SALEEM | Nazim HAYAT | İrshad AHMAD | Tanvir AHMAD | Abdulgaffar REHAN

Publisher: TUBITAK

Journal: Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences 2017 Vol.47 Issue 3, pp.826-831

Document Type: Article

Publication Date: 5/2017

Document Language: Turkish

Document ID (Org No.): 2000751293

Frequency: Bimonthly

eISSN: 1303-6165

pISSN: 1300-0144

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Authors:

Saira SALEEM | Nazim HAYAT | İrshad AHMAD | Tanvir AHMAD | Abdulgaffar REHAN

Publisher:

TUBITAK

Journal:

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences 2017 Vol.47 Issue 3, pp.826-831

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

5/2017

Document Language:

Turkish

Document ID (Org No.):

2000751293

Frequency:

Bimonthly

eISSN:

1303-6165

pISSN:

1300-0144