Cent Eur J Nurs Midw 2016, 7(4):512-517 | DOI: 10.15452/CEJNM.2016.07.0023
Painful ulceration and quality of life of patients with the diabetic foot syndrome
- Department of Nursing and Midwifery, Faculty of Medicine, University of Ostrava, Czech Republic
Aim: The aim of this study was to evaluate the influence of pain on quality of life of patients with diabetic foot syndrome.
Design: Cross-sectional study.
Methods: Quality of life was assessed using a Czech version of the Diabetic Foot Ulcer Scale (DFS), a standardized questionnaire. The sample consisted of 247 patients with diabetic foot syndrome. The intensity of pain in diabetic ulcers was measured using a visual analogue scale (VAS) from 0 (no pain) to 10 (maximum pain). Data was collected between April 2014 and December 2014 in 18 podiatric and chronic wound outpatient clinics throughout the Czech Republic.
Results: Quality of life in patients with permanent pain was lower in all domains of the DFS questionnaire in comparison with patients who reported no pain. For patients who attended chronic wound outpatient clinics quality of life was significantly lower in four domains of the DFS (Leisure, Physical health, Emotions, and Friends) than for patients who did not attend chronic pain outpatient clinics. A statistically significant moderate negative correlation was found between intensity of pain and quality of life in the following domains: Physical health (r = -0.592), Daily activities (r = -0.456), Emotions (r = -0.503), and Treatment (r = -0.434).
Conclusion: Pain ulceration affects quality of life of patients with diabetic foot syndrome.
Keywords: diabetic foot syndrome, pain, quality of life, Diabetic Foot Ulcer Scale
Received: May 9, 2016; Accepted: July 28, 2016; Published: September 30, 2016 Show citation
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