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Abstract
In relation to Egyptian society nowadays, Diabetes is widespread in many
families, about 15.6 % of the Egyptian population have Diabetes, which is greatly
inherited in Egyptian families. The yearly incidence rate of diabetic foot disease has
been estimated to be 1-4%, and up to 25% in some studies. Moreover, Egyptians
unhealthy diet may contribute to Diabetes’ spread too. Diabetics in Egyptian society
may complain from many consequences that probably affect badly on their lives as:
diabetic foot, dermopathy, poor circulation, neuropathy, retinopathy and
nephropathy. Diabetes mellitus and its related complications are not only responsible
for morbidity, disability, and mortality but also cause financial burden at individual,
family, community, and national levels. (Sen, Chakraborty, & De, 2016; Guariguata,
et al 2014; Soliman, 2013).
In spite of the new advancing products in the field of wound healing and
wound dressing or what is called smart dressing, the rapidly advancing in
bacteriology and the use of prophylactic antibiotics, the new therapeutic
approaches of wound healing, wound infection are still a real risk of wound
healing and represent a considerable burden of disease for both healthcare
providers’ resources and patients’ quality of life regarding morbidity, mortality
and economic cost. Thus to improve the patient’s quality of life, and avoid
complication it is very important to follow a strict program for the prevention and
treatment of wounds, as well as proper management of infections. Accordingly, it
is critical to find and develop new cost effective methods and techniques to
prevent wound infection and accelerate healing. (Augustine, Kalarikkal, &
Thomas, 2014; Baltzis, Eleftheriadou, & Veves, 2014; Moura, Dias, Carvalho, &
de Sousa, 2013).
The aim of present study was to assess the Effect of local warming techniques
on wound temperature, pain and healing of non-ischemic diabetic wounds.