The influence of compression bandage on lower extremity circulation disorders in the healing process of diabetic foot wound at the wound care center, Medan

Background: diabetic foot ulcer is an open wound on the surface of the skin that occurs due to an injury to the soft tissue of the foot. Diabetic ulcers can also result in tissue death and if not treated properly and intensively, ulcers can cause gangrene. Objects: to identify the influence of compression bandage on lower extremity circulation in diabetic foot wound patients. Methods: The study design used quasi experimental with one group pretest and posttest with a sample size of48 respondents, taken by consecutive sampling. Data was collected using ankle brachial index and Bates-Jensen Wound Assessment Tool. Data analysis used Paired T-test. Results: statistical test results using paired t-test obtained p-value 0.000<0.05 which means that there was an influence of compression bandage on lower limb circulation interference in the process of healing diabetic foot injuries. Conclusion: Administration of compression bandages for patients with diabetes mellitus for healing diabetic foot injuries. This intervention is one of the modality therapy options to improve circulation in the lower extremities.