Prevalencia de pie diabético en pacientes que asisten al área de Cirugía Vascular del Hospital IESS Teodoro Maldonado Carbo. Periodo 2022.

Abstract

The diabetic foot represents a serious and multifaceted complication of diabetes, with numerous adverse implications that demand medical interventions; complications derived from diabetes can result in disability or even life-threatening situations. Objective: Determine the prevalence of diabetic foot in patients who attend the Vascular Surgery Healing area of the IESS Teodoro Maldonado Carbo Hospital in the city of Guayaquil. Period 2022. Methodological Design: Study with a quantitative, descriptive, retrospective and cross-sectional approach. Technique: Indirect observation. Instrument: Indirect observation matrix and Wagner Scale. Results: Of the total number of patients treated in the Vascular Surgery area during the period studied (2566), 12.94% (332 patients) presented diabetic foot during 2022. Among the characteristics, patients between 61 and 70 years of age predominate (17%), male (62%), of urban residence (92%), of married marital status (60%), of mixed ethnicity (100%), of secondary education level (59%), who receive a basic salary (74%). Causes: hyperglycemia (59%), hypertension (64%) and mobility limitation (56%). Complications: diabetic foot ulcers (40%). Through the Wagner Scale, Grade 2 injuries prevailed (40%). Conclusion: The prevalence rate of diabetic foot was 12.94% of patients treated in the Vascular Surgery Healing area of the IESS Teodoro Maldonado Carbo Hospital. These findings highlight the need for appropriate interventions and prevention strategies to address this complication and improve the quality of life of affected patients.