Background: Foot ulcer is one of the most important complications of diabetes. Therefore, the present study was performed to determine the effect of new dressings on reducing the rate of amputation of diabetic foot.
Methods: This study was a retrospective cohort design involving a sample of 100 randomly selected patients. The patients were then randomly divided into two groups, each consisting of 50 participants, based on the type of dressing they received: traditional or modern. Data was collected using a checklist and by the researcher. The data were analyzed using SPSS version 16, with a significance level of 0.05.
Findings: The mean age of traditional dressing group was 53.62±8.63 years and in patients new dressings group was 52.94±9.39 years. 34 patients were male and 66 were female. The mean body mass index in the group of traditional dressings was equal to 29.86±8.84 and in the group of new dressings was equal to 33.67±9.37. Amputation was significantly different in patients of the two groups (traditional and new dressings) and a significant reduction in the amputation rate was observed in the new dressings group (P<0.05). There was also a significant difference between amputations in the two groups based on retinopathy and nephropathy (P<0.05).
Conclusion: Wound dressing selection may be influenced by factors such as BMI, wound severity, diabetic complications, and amputation risk among diabetic patients. These insights can help healthcare providers make informed decisions about wound dressing selection for diabetic patients, optimizing wound healing and improving overall health outcomes.