A study to assess the effectiveness of buerger allen exercise on wound healing process among the diabetic foot ulcer patients admitted in diabetology department at Rajiv Gandhi Government General Hospital, Chennai

An experimental study was conducted by using quasi experimental pre-test post-test control group design to evaluate the effectiveness of Buerger Allen exercise to promote wound healing process among type 2 diabetic patients with foot ulcer. The tool used for this study consists of demographic profile, medical related information, Wagner wound assessment scale and wound assessment check list. The population of this study was 60 diabetic patients with foot ulcer of both the sex, 30 for experimental group, and 30 for control group. Sample for the study were selected by using non probability purposive sampling technique. Conceptual framework used for the study was based on Modified Orem’s Theory of Self care deficit. Along with the routine treatment, Buerger Allen exercise was performed to experimental group and routine treatment was given to the control group. The diabetic foot ulcer was assessed with wound assessment check list before and after the intervention. The findings of the study revealed that in Experimental group 24.6% and in Control group 5.3 % are showing improvement in wound healing process. It shows the effectiveness of study. Buerger Allen exercise is the form of exercise technique performed with the help of an exercise board in both foot about 10- 15 minutes for three to four times in a day was found to be effective in promoting wound healing process among diabetic patients. Hence in improving lower extremity perfusion to promote wound healing process for diabetic foot ulcer, the practice of Buerger Allen exercise can be intervened to impose comfort and faster wound healing