Autocuidado en los adultos con pie diabético que asisten a la consulta externa de un centro de salud de la ciudad de Guayaquil.

Abstract

Diabetes is a chronic disease which commits the adult; in Ecuador in the last decade there have been considerable cases of diabetics being the first cause of death in the country. In 2011, there were 700 cases of patients with ulcers in the lower extremities, of which the incidence of amputations of the lower extremities reported by hospitals was 65%. The present study, entitled: Self -care in adults with diabetic foot who attend a health center in the city of Guayaquil. The general objective is to describe the self -care of the diabetic adult with problems in his feet that is part of a health center in the city of Guayaquil. The research method is quantitative descriptive for data collection used as an interview technique. Results: the population constitutes 28 patients with diabetic foot lesions demonstrating that the majority of diabetic patients perform self -care measures, such as Feeding; although they mostly consume general foods. Regarding self-care many are conscientious based on their pharmacotherapy, control of their feet including grooming and reviewing them. Although the concepts of complications are different, keep in mind that self-care can prevent them. In conclusion: self-care in patients with diabetic foot is fundamental since it depends on them to reduce the rate of complications in their lower limbs, outside the psychosocial environment and sociodemographic characteristics.