EFFECT OF BUERGER ALLEN EXERCISE ON LOWER LIMB PERFUSION AMONG PATIENTS WITH TYPE 2 DIABETES MELLITUS
Zahran, W., Hassanen, A., Nabih, M., Kyrillos, F. (2018). EFFECT OF BUERGER ALLEN EXERCISE ON LOWER LIMB PERFUSION AMONG PATIENTS WITH TYPE 2 DIABETES MELLITUS. EKB Journal Management System, 5(1), 101-111. doi: 10.21608/mnj.2018.150616
Walaa Zahran; Amira Hassanen; Madiha Nabih; Fady Kyrillos. "EFFECT OF BUERGER ALLEN EXERCISE ON LOWER LIMB PERFUSION AMONG PATIENTS WITH TYPE 2 DIABETES MELLITUS". EKB Journal Management System, 5, 1, 2018, 101-111. doi: 10.21608/mnj.2018.150616
Zahran, W., Hassanen, A., Nabih, M., Kyrillos, F. (2018). 'EFFECT OF BUERGER ALLEN EXERCISE ON LOWER LIMB PERFUSION AMONG PATIENTS WITH TYPE 2 DIABETES MELLITUS', EKB Journal Management System, 5(1), pp. 101-111. doi: 10.21608/mnj.2018.150616
Zahran, W., Hassanen, A., Nabih, M., Kyrillos, F. EFFECT OF BUERGER ALLEN EXERCISE ON LOWER LIMB PERFUSION AMONG PATIENTS WITH TYPE 2 DIABETES MELLITUS. EKB Journal Management System, 2018; 5(1): 101-111. doi: 10.21608/mnj.2018.150616

EFFECT OF BUERGER ALLEN EXERCISE ON LOWER LIMB PERFUSION AMONG PATIENTS WITH TYPE 2 DIABETES MELLITUS

Mansoura Nursing Journal
Article 8, Volume 5, Issue 1, January 2018, Page 101-111  XML PDF (583.33 K)
Document Type: Original Article
DOI: 10.21608/mnj.2018.150616
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Authors
Walaa Zahran email 1; Amira Hassanen1; Madiha Nabih1; Fady Kyrillos2
1Medical-Surgical Nursing Department, Faculty of Nursing-Mansoura University
2Internal Medicine Department, Faculty of Medicine - Mansoura University
Abstract
Diabetes related lower extremity complication increase the risk for amputation which include peripheral neuropathy, peripheral vascular disease, and infection. Peripheral arterial disease is estimated to be 2 to 4 times more common in persons with diabetes than in others . Buerger Allen exercise intended to improve feet, legs circulation and relieve the symptoms in patients with lower limbs arterial insufficiency. Therefore, the aim of the study, evaluate the effect of Burger Allen exercise on lower limb perfusion in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus. Method and sample, Quasi-experimental research design was conducted in the diabetic and endocrine ward and diabetic foot clinic in Specialized-Medical Hospital, at Mansoura University. The sample of this study composed of 48 adult patients with type 2 Diabetes who attend the diabetic ward and diabetic foot clinic in Specialized-Medical Hospital throughout six months. Patients randomly assigned into two matched groups; study group (group A) and control group (group B). Results, indicates significant improvement into patients lower extremity perfusion by using Ankle Brachial Index ( ABI) scale after performance of Buerger Allen exercise and at the same time it helped to improve the vascularity and thus promotes the wound healing process. Conclusion, positive effect of Buerger Allen exercise on diabetic patients lower extremity perfusion.
Keywords
Buerger Allen Exercise; Lower Limb perfusion; Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
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