Epidemiology of Diabetic Foot Ulcers and Amputations in Romania: Results of a Cross-Sectional Quality of Life Questionnaire Based Survey
Joint Authors
Gavan, Norina A.
Veresiu, Ioan A.
Vinik, Etta J.
Florea, Bogdan
Bondor, Cosmina I.
Vinik, Aaron I.
Source
Issue
Vol. 2016, Issue 2016 (31 Dec. 2016), pp.1-7, 7 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2016-02-25
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
7
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
This is a post hoc analysis of quality of life in diabetic neuropathy patients in a cross-sectional survey performed in 2012 in Romania, using the Norfolk QOL-DN in which 21,756 patients with self-reported diabetes were enrolled.
This current analysis aims to expand research on the diabetic foot and to provide an update on the number of foot ulcers found in Romania.
Of the 21,174 patients included in this analysis, 14.85% reported a history of foot ulcers and 3.60% reported an amputation.
The percentage of neuropathy patients with foot ulcers increased with age; the lowest percentage was observed in the 20–29-year age group (6.62%) and the highest in the 80–89-year age group (17.68%).
The highest number of amputations was reported in the 70–79-year age group (largest group).
Compared to patients without foot ulcers, those with foot ulcers had significantly higher scores for total DN and all its subdomains translating to worse QOL (p<0.001).
This analysis showed a high rate of foot ulcers and amputations in Romanian diabetic patients.
It underscores the need for implementation of effective screening and educational programs.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Bondor, Cosmina I.& Veresiu, Ioan A.& Florea, Bogdan& Vinik, Etta J.& Vinik, Aaron I.& Gavan, Norina A.. 2016. Epidemiology of Diabetic Foot Ulcers and Amputations in Romania: Results of a Cross-Sectional Quality of Life Questionnaire Based Survey. Journal of Diabetes Research،Vol. 2016, no. 2016, pp.1-7.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Bondor, Cosmina I.…[et al.]. Epidemiology of Diabetic Foot Ulcers and Amputations in Romania: Results of a Cross-Sectional Quality of Life Questionnaire Based Survey. Journal of Diabetes Research No. 2016 (2016), pp.1-7.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Bondor, Cosmina I.& Veresiu, Ioan A.& Florea, Bogdan& Vinik, Etta J.& Vinik, Aaron I.& Gavan, Norina A.. Epidemiology of Diabetic Foot Ulcers and Amputations in Romania: Results of a Cross-Sectional Quality of Life Questionnaire Based Survey. Journal of Diabetes Research. 2016. Vol. 2016, no. 2016, pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1108158
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1108158