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    Effectiveness of the educational program for patients with diabetic foot
    (Universidad Privada Norbert Wiener, 2018-08-04) Valdivia Portugal, Luz Marina; Espinoza Bedoya, Gladys Bebsy; Gamarra Bustillos, Carlos
    Material and methods: A quantitative study was carried out, a systematic review design was used, the data search was done in lilacs, scielo, lipecs, medigraphic, pubed, Medline, ebscoho, Cochrane plus, the system used was Grade. There was a population of 75 articles, of which a sample of 10 was chosen. Results: The total number of articles analyzed (100%) affirm that education is effective in the prevention and evolution of patients with diabetic foot. Conclusions: The education program aimed at patients with diabetic foot is effective, since they understand the importance of self-care, effective education results in modifying knowledge and self-care behaviors, in the favorable evolution of wounds, improvement of somatometric parameters and metabolic processes and improving the quality of life of patients with diabetic foot Recommendations: Spread the impact that educational programs have aimed at patients with diabetic foot, in terms of their better evolution and reduction of complications. Once the effectiveness of educational programs aimed at patients with diabetic foot has been proven, these should be implemented, and they should be directed and executed by a nursing professional.