Factors related to the development of ulcers in patients with Diabetes Mellitus

Targino, Iluska Godeiro; Souza, Julianne Souto Oliveira; Santos, Nicelha Maria Guedes dos; Davim, Rejane Marie Barbosa; Silva, Richardson Augusto Rosendo da

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@article{ Targino2016,
 title = {Factors related to the development of ulcers in patients with Diabetes Mellitus},
 author = {Targino, Iluska Godeiro and Souza, Julianne Souto Oliveira and Santos, Nicelha Maria Guedes dos and Davim, Rejane Marie Barbosa and Silva, Richardson Augusto Rosendo da},
 journal = {Revista de Pesquisa: Cuidado é Fundamental Online},
 number = {4},
 pages = {4929-4934},
 volume = {8},
 year = {2016},
 issn = {2175-5361},
 doi = {https://doi.org/10.9789/2175-5361.2016.v8i4.4929-4934},
 urn = {https://nbn-resolving.org/urn:nbn:de:0168-ssoar-53512-3},
 abstract = {Objective: To identify factors related to the development of ulcers in the lower limbs of insulin-dependent users
residing in the city of São José de Mipibu/RN. Method: Quantitative research; we obtained data thought interview
followed by static inspection and application of Semmes-Weinstein monofilaments to assess the threshold of
plantar tactile sensitivity. The Ethics Committee of the Potiguar University of Natal/RN approved this research,
under the Certificate of Presentation for Ethical Consideration number 0037.0.052.000-11. Results: The age
range was 21-72 years old; 68.4% were female; 63.3% were living in urban areas. We can highlight as factors
related to development of ulcers in the lower limbs: sedentary lifestyle (71.6%), hypertension (65%) and a
history of cardiovascular disease (56.7%). In the evaluation of the feet, 26.7% had dry skin; 15% had scaly skin;
38.3%, farinaceous nails; 30%, thickened nails and 35%, dermatitis. Regarding the tactile sensitivity, 18.3% had
anesthesia of the affected limb. Conclusion: The data suggests that this population is likely to develop more
severe and disabling complications of Diabetes Mellitus.},
}