Effectiveness Foot Massage Towards ABI (Ankle Brachial Index) in Patients at Risk of Diabetic Ulcus: A Systematic Review

Abstract

Foot ulcers will be at risk of amputation. Preventive measures of diabates mellitus ulcers can maintain blood viscosity by maintaining stable blood sugar levels, maintaining smooth blood circulation with massage interventions. The purpose of writing this systematic review is to determine
the effectiveness of foot massage on peripheral circulation status in patients at risk of diabetic ulcer. To determine the effect of foot massage therapy on patients at risk of diabetic ulcer. The study was systematically identified by searching the database through the keyword "Foot Massage AND Ankle Brachial Index AND Diabetic ulcer".  Search results found Scopus (12,024=4588=1), google scholar (3033=919=6), and Pro Quest (20=1), ebsco (4880=1424=1). Eligible articles are selected according
to; inclusion criteria. This systematic review article related to the effective intervention of foot massage against ABI in patients at risk of diabetic ulcer and was published in English and Indonesian based on the last 5 years of study. Foot Massage therapy that is given regularly and continuously will
produce  a good Ankle Brachial Index value. Foot Massage increase the value of ABI which makes the ulcers risk smaller.

Keywords: Diabetic Ulcer; Foot Massage; Ankle Brachial Index