Detection of Risk for Foot Ulceration and its Relation to Foot Self-care among Diabetic Elderly Patients

Abstract

Most amputations are caused by foot ulcers among diabetic older adults, so it is essential to identify people who are at risk as early as possible. Aim: To detect the risk of foot ulceration and its relation to foot self-care among diabetic elders. Design: A descriptive research design was conducted on 300 elderly patients with a type II of diabetes from the outpatient clinic and medical department of