Quality of life in patients with recurrent diabetic foot ulcers

Aim: The study aimed to evaluate the association between quality of life and wound severity in patients with recurrent diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs). Design: A cross-sectional study. Methods: total sample comprised 86 DFU patients. Diabetic Foot Ulcer Scale – Short Form scale was used to collect data, Wagner grading assess severity. Statistical analyses were conducted using Mann-Whitney U-test Kruskal-Wallis test. Results: results showed that (QOL) all domains low. There no significant differences demographic characteristics QOL Significant found diabetes mellitus (DM) duration Leisure / enjoying (p = 0.020); Trigger Worried about 0.002); Dependence daily life 0.006); Negative emotions Bothered by ulcer care 0.000). However, there physical health. Conclusion: of correlation or DFUs. a DM life; ulcer; Dependency emotions; care.