A Randomized Clinical Trial Study on the Prevention Strategy and Early Detection of Ulcer Recurrence in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Using the Risk of Recurrence Ulcer Tool.

TRIAL REGISTRATION NUMBER: ClinicalTrials.gov Identifies: NCT06434922.

Effects of diabetes-related foot ulcer depth on healing days, cost, and quality of life: A prospective observational study.

The relationship between the depth of the diabetes-related foot ulcers, and the healing days, cost, and QOL was examined.Depth 4 and 5 ulcers, namely beyond the tendons, exhibited significantly longer healing days and higher costs than Depth 2 and 3 ulcers. As for QOL, there were no significant differences in utility values between the depth categories.Results on healing time and cost reiterate the importance of early consultation, especially before the depth becomes deeper than the tendon.

Risk Factors of Recurrent Diabetic Foot Ulcers Based on the Delphi Method.

Background: The risk factors for recurrence are poorly understood. The purpose of study is to investigate the risk factors that contribute to the recurrence of diabetic foot ulcers. Materials and Methods: This is a cross-sectional study, and the two-phase Delphi method was used. A category was developed to investigate the risk factors of recurrent diabetic foot ulcers by experts. The recurrent items with risk factors were analyzed. Furthermore, the risk factor variables were clinically tested for inter-rater reliability agreement. Fourteen experts and two patients were included from February 15 to September 28, 2020, Indonesia. Results: There were 13 risk factors for recurrent diabetic foot ulcers. The mean authority coefficient was 0.71. The positive coefficients were 100% and 78%, respectively. The Kendall coordination coefficient was statistically significant (p < 0.01), and inter-rater reliability agreement was perfect (1.00). Conclusions: This study found some risk variables related with recurrent diabetic foot ulcers, which might serve as guidance to prevent future recurrences.

Evaluating the cost-effectiveness of diabetic foot ulcer management by wound care specialists in Indonesia.

Diabetic foot ulcers affect quality of life and economically burden patients and the Indonesian healthcare system. The comparative cost-effectiveness of wound care specialists in private practices (e.g., wound clinics) and wound care nurses in national hospitals remains unknown. Thus, we used a decision tree to compare the cost and healing rates for patients after 12 weeks of wound care. Uncertainty was addressed using one-way and probabilistic sensitivity analyses. Among 89 participants (42 in the national hospital and 47 in the private practice), no significant differences were observed between the two groups in terms of sex, age, education level, smoking status, duration of diabetes, Wagner wound classification, glycated haemoglobin levels, neuropathy status, ankle-brachial index, baseline characteristics, quality of life, DMIST (depth, maceration, inflammation/infection, size, tissue type of the wound bed, type of wound edge, and tunnelling/undermining) score and wound location (p > 0.05). However, significant differences were observed for days from first visit/assessment until complete healing, mean quality of life (p ≤ 0.001) and wound size (p = 0.047). Wound care specialists in private practices had a significantly lower cost of 2,804,423.3 Indonesian rupiah compared to 6,483,493.4 Indonesian rupiah for wound care nurses in national hospitals. The incremental cost-effectiveness ratio was -165,723.9. Therefore, wound care specialists in private practices are more cost-effective for managing diabetic foot ulcers. Probability sensitivity analysis confirmed that 80%-90% of the scenarios were cost-effective. These findings may inform healthcare resource allocation in Indonesia. Additionally, evidence-based cost-effectiveness measures were strengthened in private practices and national hospitals.

The Validity and Efficacy of a Preventative Intervention Model for Reducing Ulcer Recurrence in Diabetic Patients in Indonesia.

Introduction: It is important to reduce foot problems by preventing the recurrence of ulcers in diabetes mellitus (DM) patients. In Indonesia, interventions for the prevention of ulcer recurrence remain scarce. Objective: The present study aimed to evaluate the validity and efficacy of a proposed intervention model for preventing the recurrence of ulcers in DM patients. Method: Sixty-four DM patients were selected to participate in this quasi-experimental study and divided into two groups: intervention (n = 32) and control (n = 32). The intervention group received preventive treatment while the control group received standard care. Two trained nurses supported this study. Results: Of the 32 participants in the intervention group, 18 (56.20%) were male, 25 (78.10%) were non-smokers, 23 (71.90%) had neuropathy, 14 (43.80%) had foot deformities, four (12.50%) had recurring ulcers, and 20 (62.50%) had a previous ulcer < 12 months ago. Of the 32 participants in the control group, 17 (53.10%) were male, 26 (81.25%) were non-smokers, 17 (46.90%) had neuropathy, 19 (69.40%) had foot deformities, 12 (37.50%) had recurring ulcers, and 24 (75.00%) had a previous ulcer < 12 months ago. The mean (SD) age [62 (11.28) and 59 (11.11) years], ankle-brachial index [1.19 (0.24) and 1.11 (0.17)], HbA1C [9.18 (2.14%) and 8.91 (2.75%)], and DM duration [10.22 (6.71) and 10.13 (7.54)] of the intervention and control groups did not differ significantly. The content validity of the proposed intervention model was strong (I-CVI > 0.78). When the proposed screening tool for predicting the risk of ulcer recurrence in DM patients (NASFoHSkin) was used in the intervention group, its predictive validity, sensitivity, and specificity were 4, 100%, and 80%, respectively, while in the control group it was 4, 83%, and 80%, respectively. Conclusion: Inspection/examination, foot care, and blood glucose control can decrease ulcer recurrence in DM patients.

INDIFURUTO: A novel tool for assessing diabetic foot recurrence risk in type 2 diabetes.

This study aimed to evaluate diabetic foot ulcer recurrence using the Indonesia Diabetic Foot Ulcer Recurrence Assessment Tool (INDIFURUTO), a new diabetic foot risk recurrence assessment tool. This study used a prospective cohort design. A total of thirty-three participants met the inclusion criteria. We used sensitivity, specificity values, AUC, and, respectively, a 95% confidence interval (CI) to calculate prognostic accuracy measures. The results showed that this study had an AUC of 0,97 [95% confidence interval (CI) 0.91-1.00]. The cut-off point (Youden Index) was <45, with sensitivity and specificity values of 100% and 90%, respectively. The utilization of this model can facilitate the monitoring and enhancement of foot ulcer recurrence prevention in individuals diagnosed with diabetes. This study showed that the new model had a high prediction. Therefore, this model better stratifies people at high risk of foot ulceration.

Correlation Between Bacteria Count Using a Rapid Bacterium Counting System and Changes in Wound Area on Diabetic Foot Ulcers in Indonesia: A Prospective Study.

This study aimed to clarify the correlation between changes in bacterial number and wound area in diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs). This study used a prospective longitudinal cohort design. A total of 30 participants met the inclusion criteria. Changes in bacterial number and wound area were evaluated weekly until week 4. The chi-square test indicated no significant correlation between biofilm formation and wound area (p = 0.32) but a significant correlation between bacterial count and wound area (p = 0.05). Logistic regression analysis showed a significant correlation between bacterial count and changes in wound area (odds ratio, 0.60; 95% confidence interval [CI], 0.372-0.997; p = 0.04). The receiver operating characteristic analysis showed an area under the curve of 0.660 (95% CI, 0.52-0.79; p = 0.03) with a sensitivity of 97% and specificity of 88%. The present prospective longitudinal cohort study demonstrated the correlation between bacterial count changes and wound area in DFUs. Our results suggest that changes in bacterial count could help wound healing evaluations.

The barriers and facilitators of foot care practices in diabetic patients in Indonesia: A qualitative study.

AIM: To investigate the barriers and facilitators of foot care practice in diabetic patients in Indonesia. DESIGN: A qualitative content analysis with an inductive approach. METHOD: Semi-structured interviews were conducted on 34 type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) patients, health providers and family members in Purwokerto, Indonesia, between July 2020 and December 2020. The interview transcripts were coded using NVivo 12. RESULTS: Four themes emerged from data analysis, including personal barriers (low susceptibility of developing foot ulcer, limited knowledge about foot care, fatalistic practices, financial problems, glucose control taking priority over foot care, lack of motivation, lack of confidence, fear of being labelled), environmental barriers (lack of knowledge and time of health providers, lack of family support and climate conditions), perceived foot health benefits (intention to feel better and desire to stay socially active) and religious practices (foot washing as part of religious practice and intention to feel clean before praying).

The differences in health-related quality of life between younger and older adults and its associated factors in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus in Indonesia.

BACKGROUND: It is well known that diabetes mellitus (DM) affects health-related quality of life (HRQOL) in both younger (aged 18-64 years) and older adults (aged ≥ 65 years). However, to date, no study has compared HRQOL and its predictors between younger and older adults with DM in Indonesia. Such a comparison is important because the results can guide nurses and clinicians to establish evidence-based educational programs that are specific and suitable for patients. Therefore, the aim of this study was to investigate the difference in HRQOL and its predictors in younger and older adults with DM in Indonesia. METHODS: A cross-sectional study was conducted on 641 patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) who were recruited via simple random sampling from 16 primary health centers in Banyumas Regency, Indonesia. A self-administered questionnaire containing the Summary of Diabetes Self-Care Activities, the DDS17 Bahasa Indonesia, the Beck Depression Inventory II, the Self-Efficacy for Diabetes Scale, the Family APGAR, and the 36-item Short-Form Health Survey was used to measure diabetes self-management (DSM), diabetes distress (DD), depression, self-efficacy, family support, and HRQOL, respectively. Independent t-tests were used to compare the physical component summary (PCS) and mental component summary (MCS) scores between younger and older adults with T2DM. Hierarchical multiple regression analyses were used to examine the factors associated with HRQOL in both groups. RESULTS: PCS scores were significantly different between the two groups. Older adults reported lower PCS scores than younger adults. No differences between the two groups were observed in the MCS scores. The hierarchical multiple regression analysis showed that level of education, employment status, number of diabetes-related complications, DSM, DD, depression, and self-efficacy were significant predictors of HRQOL in younger adults, while income, depression, DD, and self-efficacy were significant predictors of HRQOL in older adults. DD was the strongest predictor of HRQOL in younger adults, and depression was the strongest predictor in older adults. CONCLUSION: Older adult patients had lower PCS scores than younger adult patients. This study is the first to show that the predictors of HRQOL differ between younger and older adults with T2DM. It provides insights for nurses and clinicians in Indonesia to establish evidence-based, age-specific educational programs.

Relationship between maceration and wound healing on diabetic foot ulcers in Indonesia: a prospective study.

The aim of this study was to clarify the relationship between maceration and wound healing. A prospective longitudinal design was used in this study. The wound condition determined the type of dressings used and the dressing change frequency. A total of 62 participants with diabetic foot ulcers (70 wounds) were divided into two groups: non-macerated (n = 52) and macerated wounds (n = 18). Each group was evaluated weekly using the Bates-Jensen Wound Assessment Tool, with follow-ups until week 4. The Mann-Whitney U test showed that the changes in the wound area in week 1 were faster in the non-macerated group than the macerated group (P = 0·02). The Pearson correlation analysis showed a moderate correlation between maceration and wound healing from enrolment until week 4 (P = 0·002). After week 4, the Kaplan-Meier analysis showed that the non-macerated wounds healed significantly faster than the macerated wounds (log-rank test = 19·378, P = 0·000). The Cox regression analysis confirmed that maceration was a significant and independent predictor of wound healing in this study (adjusted hazard ratio, 0·324; 95% CI, 0·131-0·799; P = 0·014). The results of this study demonstrated that there is a relationship between maceration and wound healing. Changes in the wound area can help predict the healing of wounds with maceration in clinical settings.

Effectiveness of indonesian honey on the acceleration of cutaneous wound healing: an experimental study in mice.

The purpose of this study was to investigate the effectiveness of Indonesian honey in wound healing compared to Tegaderm hydrocolloid dressing and Manuka honey. Three groups of male mice were treated to produce 2 circular, full-thickness skin wounds on the dorsum. They were then randomly allocated to receive daily Indonesian honey, Manuka honey, or hydrocolloid (control). Macroscopic findings were observed from day 0 to 14 after wounding. Microscopic findings on days 3, 7, 11, and 14 after wounding were obtained. The ratios of wound areas for honey groups on day 3 were smaller than those of the control group. Wound areas of honey groups gradually decreased to almost the same wound area as the control group on day 14, while the control group wound area peaked on day 5 and rapidly decreased until day 14. On day 3, myofibroblasts and new blood capillaries in wound tissue of honey groups were observed, but were not seen in the control group. After day 7, microscopic findings were almost the same among the 3 groups. These results indicate that Indonesian honey is almost as effective for wound healing as Manuka honey and hydrocolloid dressing. .