scholarly journals Influence of Pain on the Quality of Life and Disease Acceptance in Patients with Complicated Diabetic Foot Syndrome

2021 ◽  
Vol Volume 14 ◽  
pp. 1295-1303
Author(s):  
Sylwia Krzemińska ◽  
Anna Kostka
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Diabetic Foot ◽  
Diabetic Foot Syndrome

scholarly journals Risk factors in acute diabetic foot syndrome: analysis of 75 consecutive patients referred to a tertiary center in Modena, Italy

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mauro Maurantonio ◽  
Filippo Gabrielli ◽  
Claudia Castellano ◽  
Andrea Carla ◽  
Pietro Andreone ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Glycemic Control ◽  
Antibiotic Therapy ◽  
Multidisciplinary Team ◽  
Diabetic Foot ◽  
Major Amputation ◽  
Poor Glycemic Control ◽  
Diabetic Foot Syndrome ◽  
Tertiary Center

Aim: Diabetic foot syndrome (DFS) is a complication of diabetes in which the presence of infections, ulceration and/or destruction of deep tissue associated with neuropathy, peripheral atherosclerosis and comorbidity affect the prognosis, the need for limb amputation and quality of life. Purpose of the present study is to report the features of patients with acute DFS admitted to our Diabetic Foot Unit tertiary Center in 2019. Methods: In all patients admitted, the approach was performed through a multidisciplinary team (Diabetic Foot Care Team) and described in a specific diagnostic-therapeutic-assistance program. Criteria of inclusion were presence of sepsis and/or suspected osteomyelitis and/or critical limb ischemia. Clinical features and interventions performed were registered. Primary endpoints were mortality and amputation (major, minor). Secondary endpoints were length of hospitalization, type of revascularization and duration of antibiotic therapy. Results: Among 75 consecutive patients (mean age 70.9 years) enrolled, prevalence of acute DFS was higher among men (M/F 3:1). Poor glycemic control [mean hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) 67.9 ± 22.3 mmol/mol], long duration of diabetes (mean 19 ± 16.3 years), high low-density lipoprotein-cholesterol (mean 89.5 ± 45.1 mg/ dL) and obesity (mean Body Mass Index 30.2 ± 7.6 kg/m2) were common. Diabetes-related complications as peripheral arterial disease (PAD) (76%), ischemic heart disease (48%), retinopathy (40.5%), hepatic steatosis (50%), heart failure (17.8%) were present. During hospitalization, 21 subjects (28.4%) underwent lower limb amputations (overall rate of major amputation 4%), and 41.3% underwent percutaneous angioplasty. Long period of hospitalization (18.4 ± 7.9 days) and prolonged antibiotic therapy (23.9 ± 15.9 days) were observed. Major amputation was associated with C-reactive protein > 6.5 mg/dL (P = 0.03), osteomyelitis (P = 0.001), prior insulin therapy (P = 0.015). Conclusions: Male sex, co-morbidity, PAD, systemic inflammation and poor glycemic control are major features of acute hospitalized DFS. An approach through a multidisciplinary team is recommended in order to treat vascular and extra-vascular complications aimed at reducing mortality and at improving quality of life.

scholarly journals Health-Related Quality of Life and Utility in Patients with Diabetic Foot Syndrome - An EQ-5D Survey in Poland

2013 ◽  
Vol 16 (7) ◽  
pp. A445-A446
Author(s):  
E. Sobol ◽  
T. Macioch ◽  
A. Krakowiecki ◽  
B. Mrozikiewicz-Rakowska ◽  
A. Mienicka ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Diabetic Foot ◽  
Diabetic Foot Syndrome ◽  
Health Related Quality ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related

scholarly journals Treatment, rehabilitation and assessment of the quality of life of patients operated for complications of diabetic foot syndrome

2021 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Diabetic Foot ◽  
Diabetic Foot Syndrome ◽  
Rehabilitation Treatment ◽  
Foot Bones ◽  
Results Of Treatment ◽  
Quality Life ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Rehabilitation Measures

Introduction. One of the complications of diabetes mellitus (DM) is diabetic foot syndrome (DFS), which develops in 6–11 % of patients and requires surgical treatment in 40–70 % of them. Various types of amputations and large necrectomies lead to a redistribution of the load on the foot with the development of violations of its support function and deformity. As a result, the soil arises for the development of purulent-necrotic processes, the quality of life of patients decreases. Rehabilitation is an important part of postoperative care. It should be carried out both in the hospital and at the outpatient stage of treatment and is an important measure in preventing complications and improving the quality of life of patients. Aim. To analyze the results of treatment of patients with purulent-necrotic complications (PNC) of DFS, for whom postoperative rehabilitation measures were included in the treatment complex. Materials and methods. The results of treatment of 128 patients operated on for PNC of DFS were studied. The examination and treatment were carried out according to the standards. At the outpatient stage, 45 patients underwent complex rehabilitation using a set of physical exercises in combination with physiotherapy methods of treatment. Determination of the degree of foot deformity was performed using plantography and X-ray of the foot bones. The dynamics of life quality indicators were studied using the Manchester-Oxford foot questionnaire (MOXFQ). Results and discussion. The obtained results showed that in conditions of rehabilitation treatment, after 6 months the number of complications in the main group was less than in the comparison group by 12.6 %, and after a year – by 25 %. The study of the quality of life using the MOXFQ questionnaire 6 months after rehabilitation showed a significant difference in indicators (p < 0.05) between the comparison and the main groups on pain and social interaction scales and the MOXFQ index in general, which indicates a positive effect of the used rehabilitation treatment on the quality life of patients. At the same time, after a year, the reliability of the difference in indicators on all scales and the MOXFQ-index of the main and comparison groups was not revealed, despite the best absolute figures. The result obtained indicates the need for repeated courses of rehabilitation measures in the complex of treatment. Conclusions. Treatment of patients with complications of DFS should be organ-preserving and complex. Treatment should include a set of rehabilitation measures aimed at restoring the motor function and support ability of the foot to prevent its deformation. The use of rehabilitation treatment can reduce the number of complications in the postoperative period and improve the quality of life of patients.

scholarly journals Pentoxifylline improves the quality of life in type-2 diabetes foot syndrome

2019 ◽  
Vol 35 (5) ◽  
Author(s):  
Marwan S Al-Nimer ◽  
Rawa A Ratha ◽  
Taha O Mahwi
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Type 2 Diabetes ◽  
Diabetic Foot ◽  
Short Form ◽  
Diabetic Foot Syndrome ◽  
Controlled Study ◽  
Disability Score ◽  
Group I

Objectives: To evaluate the effect of pentoxifylline on the quality of life (QoL) in diabetic foot syndrome (DFS) by using Short Form-36 questionnaire, and in reference to the revised neuropathy disability score (RNDS) and grading of diabetic foot. Methods: This randomized placebo-controlled study was carried in the Department of Pharmacology at University of the Sulaimani through 2018. A total number of 80 T2D patients were recruited from outpatients Department attended the Center of Diabetes and the Shar Teaching Hospital in the University of Sulaimani, Sulaimani-Iraq. Group I (non-DFS, n=40) were subgrouped into Group-IA treated with placebo (n=20), and Group-IB treated with 400 mg pentoxifylline thrice daily for 8 weeks. Group II (DFS, n=40) sub grouped into Group-IIA treated with placebo (n=20), and Group-IIB treated with pentoxifylline. The primary outcome measures including the data of SF-36, RNDS, and grading of diabetic foot. Results: Pentoxifylline therapy significantly reduced the RNDS, improved the clinical evidence of diabetic foot, improved the QoL particularly the domains that related to emotional problems and physical health. Pentoxifylline offered a better effect in DFS compared with non-DFS patients Conclusion: Pentoxifylline treatment improves the quality of life in diabetic foot syndrome and its effect is related to the scoring of revised neuropathy disability and grading of diabetic foot. doi: https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.35.5.11 How to cite this:Al-Nimer M, Ratha R, Mahwi T. Pentoxifylline improves the quality of life in type-2 diabetes foot syndrome. Pak J Med Sci. 2019;35(5):---------. doi: https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.35.5.11 This is an Open Access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0), which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.

scholarly journals Communication Of Quality Of Life Indicators, Functional Methods Of Research And Neuromarker BNDF In Patients With Diabetes Mellitus 2 With Diabetic Foot Syndrome

2021 ◽  
Vol 03 (05) ◽  
pp. 12-23
Author(s):  
Alimkhanov Olimkhon Omilkhonovich ◽  
◽  
Kamalov Telman Tulyaganovich ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Diabetes Mellitus ◽  
Type 2 Diabetes ◽  
Diabetic Foot ◽  
Neuromuscular Transmission ◽  
Glycated Haemoglobin ◽  
Diabetic Foot Syndrome ◽  
Control Group

The purpose of the study is to study the correlation rate of the quality of life, electroneuromyography, doppler and neuro markers BNDF in the blood in patients with a type 2 of type with diabetic foot syndrome. Methods: The following 2 groups of patients were formed: 1 gr. - SDS patients, neuropathic form -37 patients, 2 gr. - SDS patients, neuroichmic form -35 patients, 3 gr. - Control group, these are 20 healthy persons of the appropriate age and gender. Results: In all groups of patients, the quality of life is significantly different in the FSHC questionnaire compared with the control group (p <0.05). In patients with a neuroecemic form of diabetic foot syndrome, a significant decrease was found (p <0.05). All indicators of doppler song vessels of legs compared with patients with neuropathic shape. Revealed significant correlations of FSHK and laboratory and instrumental indicators. A correlation connection with the duration of the disease, the duration of the disease, the levels of glycemia of an empty stomach, the level of the glycated haemoglobin, BNDF in the blood, the speed of blood flow in the femoral artery, in the lower leg, is discovered. The definition of neuromuscular transmission showed that the patients of the 1st and 2nd groups have a weak reduction in muscle contraction involuntarily. This confirmed the impairment of neuromuscular transmission in both groups. Conclusions: 1) A questionnaire to determine the quality indicators - FSHK is the most sensitive and informative to determine the quality of life in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus with neuropathic and neuroecemic forms 2) FSHP questionnaire can be used for dynamic assessment of type 2 diabetes patients with neuropathic and neuroecemic forms in outpatient clinical practice. 3) Revealed significant correlations of FSHK and laboratory and instrumental indicators. A correlation connection with the duration of the disease, the duration of the disease, the levels of glycemia on an empty stomach, the level of the glycated haemoglobin, BNDF in the blood, the speed of blood flow in the femoral artery, in the shin, M-answer when stimulating a tibial nerve.

Neuro-Psychiatric Alterations in Patients with Diabetic Foot Syndrome

2019 ◽  
Vol 18 (8) ◽  
pp. 598-608 ◽  
Author(s):  
Emmanuel Navarro-Flores ◽  
Pilar Pérez-Ros ◽  
Francisco Miguel Martínez-Arnau ◽  
Iván Julían-Rochina ◽  
Omar Cauli
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Diabetic Foot ◽  
Current Knowledge ◽  
Smoking Habit ◽  
Premature Mortality ◽  
Neuropsychiatric Disorders ◽  
Antimicrobial Treatment ◽  
Diabetic Foot Syndrome ◽  
Diabetic Patients

Diabetic Foot Syndrome (DFS) is a common long-term complication of diabetes mellitus. DFS has recently been associated with adverse effects on brain function which could further impair the quality of life of these patients, as well as increase the social and economic burden, morbidity, and premature mortality of the disease. The current knowledge of neuropsychiatric alterations e.g. cognitive impairment, gait disorder, depression, and quality of life in patients with diabetic foot syndrome is summarized. The cognitive domains altered in DFS are executive function, memory, and psychomotor speed. Compared to diabetic patients without DFS, individuals with DFS present gait alterations caused by changes in several spatio-temporal parameters and lower-limb kinematics. The increased rates of anxiety and depression among patients with DFS were related to several factors, including female sex, a smoking habit, age under 50 years, and foot ulceration exceeding 7 months&#039; duration. The role of infections and the use of preventive antimicrobial treatment need further studies regarding their effect on comorbid neuropsychiatric disorders. The care of these patients should include the prevention, detection and treatment of these neuropsychiatric disorders in order to improve their quality of life.

Quality of Life in Individuals with Diabetic Foot Syndrome

2020 ◽  
Vol 20 (9) ◽  
pp. 1365-1372 ◽  
Author(s):  
Emmanuel Navarro-Flores ◽  
Omar Cauli
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Diabetic Foot ◽  
Geographical Area ◽  
Premature Mortality ◽  
Signs And Symptoms ◽  
Lower Limbs ◽  
Diabetic Foot Syndrome ◽  
Diabetic Patients ◽  
The Social

Background and Objective: Diabetic foot syndrome (DFS) is a common long-term complication of diabetes mellitus. DFS has recently been associated with adverse effects that could further impair the quality of life of diabetic patients, and increase the social and economic burden, morbidity, and premature mortality of the disease. The main physio-pathological basis of DFS is due to diabetesinduced neuropathy and angiopathy in the lower limbs and feet. Patients diagnosed with DFS must significantly modify their daily habits in order to cope with signs and symptoms of DFS and this can alter their quality of life. The objective of this review is to summarize the evidence regarding the economic, physical and social limitations which can affect the quality of life (QoL) in patients with DFS, the effects of ulcers and amputations on QoL outcomes. Results: Different aspects related to DFS such as physical alterations, psychological complaints and even disorders, socio-economic difficulties can affect the quality of life of these patients. However, the QoL related to low socio-economic factors gave mixed results and physical activity, education and type of footwear can influence the outcomes. There is a general gender-dependent higher prevalence of DFS in men, although it depends on the geographical area. DFS often co-occurs with other diabetes-induced complications (retinopathy, nephropathy and cardiovascular disorders) and comorbid obesity generally worsens it. Conclusions: Accessibility to health services aimed at reducing inequalities and constant health education and promotion and care regarding psychological and socio-economic issues should be continuously undertaken for individuals with DFS in order to improve their QoL.

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