2023 Volume 4 Issue 3 Pages 184-189
Foot care guidance suitable for elderly dialysis patients is necessary. It has been reported that the act of touching one’s own feet is an important factor in preventive self-care of foot lesions in diabetic patients. A survey was performed, aimed to clarify the relationship between the act of touching one’s own feet and foot troubles in elderly dialysis patients.
A questionnaire survey was conducted involving dialysis patients aged 65 or over concerning the act of touching one’s own feet. Regarding the current status of foot trouble,12 items were extracted from the foot care check sheet based on: circulation, perception, nails, and skin condition. A total of 74 patients were analyzed, 56 people performed the act of touching one’s own feet. Although there was a tendency toward some associations between the act of touching one’s own feet and foot trouble items, there was no significant correlation. The effectiveness of moisturizing care was shown as one of the methods of touching one’s own feet in those with dry skin. It was suggested that the act of touching one’s own feet promotes moisturizing care and leads to the prevention of dry skin in elderly dialysis patients.
