Preparedness of Caregivers of Dependent Elderlies for Diabetic Foot Prevention

Authors

  • Daniel Reynaldo Concepción Instituto de Angiología y Cirugía Vascular
  • Mayra Rosa Carrasco García Hospital Docente Clínico Quirúrgico “Dr. Salvador Allende”.La Habana, Cuba
  • José Adrián Romero García Hospital Docente Clínico Quirúrgico “Dr. Salvador Allende”.La Habana, Cuba
  • Alberto Adrián Mártir González Universidad de Ciencias Médicas “Salvador Allende”.La Habana, Cuba
  • Yamila Lafaurie Ochoa Universidad de Ciencias Médicas “Salvador Allende”.La Habana, Cuba https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8483-2984

Keywords:

elderly health, self-care, caregivers, ulcer, diabetic foot, diabetes mellitus.

Abstract

Introduction: Caregivers of dependent elderlies at risk for diabetic foot has an important role in the prevention of this health problem worldwide.

Objective: To identify the level of preparedness of caregivers of dependent elderlies for the prevention of diabetic foot.

Methods: A descriptive quantitative study was carried out. A questionnaire was used, after being validated by expert judgment. An observation guide was applied to evaluate the practice.

Results: The level of preparedness of the caregiver of a dependent elderly for the prevention of diabetic foot is regular in 55.67%, a fact of concern for the quality of care that this person is going to provide to their relative. The level of practice ranges between regular and deficient in 61.86 %, a condition supported by the fact that they do not have the level of theoretical preparedness to develop an adequate practice.

Conclusions: The variables "preparedness" and "practice of caregivers" of dependent elderlies on diabetic foot prevention are associated with theory and practice as a single process.

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Published

2024-08-19

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Reynaldo Concepción D, Carrasco García MR, Romero García JA, Mártir González AA, Lafaurie Ochoa Y. Preparedness of Caregivers of Dependent Elderlies for Diabetic Foot Prevention. RCACV [Internet]. 2024 Aug. 19 [cited 2025 Jan. 18];25. Available from: https://revangiologia.sld.cu/index.php/ang/article/view/476

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Vol. 25 (2024): publicación continua

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