ISSN : 0975-9492
CODEN : IJPSQQ





INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PHARMA SCIENCES AND RESEARCH


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ABSTRACT

Title : A STUDY TO ASSESS THE SELF PERCEIVED BURDEN AMONG PATIENT ADMITTED WITH DIABETIC FOOT ULCER IN SRM GENERAL HOSPITAL POTHERI
Authors : Ms.TamilAzhagi.B, Mrs .UshapriyaMathiazhakan
Keywords : Assess ,self perceived, burden , diabetes, foot ulcer
Issue Date : Feb 2018
Abstract :
Introduction : Diabetic foot ulcer is one of the chronic complications of DM in which patients end up with disability and death if it is not effectively prevented and controlled Diabetic foot ulcers and lower extremity amputations are a common, complex, costly, and disabling complication of diabetes. Objective : The present study was used to assess the self perceived burden among patient admitted with diabetic foot ulcer in SRM hospital potheri. Method: Research design selected for this study was descriptive design and 100 samples from patient in SRM general hospital. The sampling technique used in this study was non-probability convenient sampling. A structured questionaries’ will be used as a tools for data collection. Result: The result of the study concluded that burden of life among diabetic foot ulcer patient in SRM hospital was moderate burden 78%. Conclusion: Finally, the investigator would like to recommend other researchers to conduct interventional studies in order to determine the magnitude of DFU decreased by preventive education program.
Page(s) : 42-45
ISSN : 0975-9492
Source : Vol. 9, No.02