QUALITY OF LIFE WITH WOUND SEVERITY IN DIABETIC FOOT ULCER : SCOPING REVIEW

Abstract

Globally, the increase in recurrent DFU cases is a significant factor that can impact patients' quality
of life. DFUs can lead to leg amputations 10-30 times more frequently compared to the general
population, reducing patients' quality of life and potentially threatening their lives. There is still little
literature on quality of life and wound severity in patients with recurrent DFUs. DFU is one of the most
common complications that diabetic patients face. This condition is one of the serious problems that
causes disability, morbidity, and mortality in DM patients. This article aims to describe the quality of
life with wound severity in patients with Diabetic Foot Ulcer (DFU). The researcher applied a scoping
review approach and this study used the Arksey and O'Malley model in conducting the analysis. The
literature analyzed consisted of science direct, Scopus, and Pubmed from the publication year 2018-
1023. Identification and selection of literature using Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews
and Meta-analysis (PRISMA) Moher 2009. Based on an analysis of four articles, it was discovered that
quality of life is closely related to wound severity in diabetic foot ulcer (DFU) patients, with both quality
of life and wound severity influenced by a variety of socioeconomic factors, physical activity,
geographical location, diabetes complications, particularly comorbidities, and self wound care. If
patients can control these factors, their quality of life will improve even further, and motivation to
recover is required from both the patient and him.