Nursing Interventions For The Prevention Of Foot Ulcers In Patients With Diabetes: An Integrative Review.

Objective: This study aims to perform a literature review of nursing interventions for ulcer prevention in patients with diabetic foot. Method: This is an integrative review which included studies from BDENF, LILACS, IBECS, CINAHL and PubMed databases, as well as the virtual library SCIELO without time restriction. Results: The authors identified fifteen articles that met the study criteria. Nursing interventions for ulcer prevention in diabetic foot were performed both individually and on a collective basis, or as combination. The huge majority of interventions were done in institutional programs for health promotion. Conclusion: The current evidence demonstrates the importance of health education as a tool in diabetic foot and lower extremities amputation prevention. This type of education increases patient’s awareness of their own disease and help them to develop skills for self-care and better lifestyle.