Peripheral neuropathy in the elderly with type 2 diabetes. Type 2 diabetes mellitus with neurological complications
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention 1: Intervention group: The members of the intervention group will be trained in modified foot reflexology massage in such a way that the caregiver, after performing the preparation techni
Sponsors
Bojnourd University of Medical Sciences
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
60 Years to No maximum
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Being 60 years old and over Having a health record in the health center (Includes demographic information and medical records) Having diabetic neuropathy diagnosed by a physician Having a knowledgeable and trainable caregiver Passing at least one week since the start of insulin treatment
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Having orthopedic, rheumatological, vascular disorders, disorders of the nervous and mental system affecting neuropathy (such as deep vein thrombosis, varicose veins, gout, diagnosis of stroke, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's, spinal cord injury, and Guillen are diagnosed) based on physician's approval Having a wound and amputation in the leg Receiving any message before study initiation Being on medications effective on sympathetic system
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Intensity of peripheral neuropathy based on the Michigan instrument. Timepoint: Study onset (day 0) , days 10, 20, 30 and 40 (Ten days after the end of the intervention). Method of measurement: Michigan Instrument. | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Public ContactFatemeh Bakzadeh
Bojnourd University of Medical Sciences
Outcome results
None listed