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Asian Pacific Journal of Nursing

Volume 9, Issue 2, 2022
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Asian Pacific Journal of Nursing
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XXX-XXXX (Print), 2349 – 0683 (Online)
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bi-annual
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AN EXPERIMENTAL STUDY TO ASSESS THE EFFECTIVENESS OF BURGER ALLEN EXERCISE ON IMPROVING LOWER EXTREMITY PERFUSION AND PAIN AMONG PATIENTS WITH TYPE 2 DIABETES MELLITUS IN SELECTED HOSPITAL AT TIRUNELVELI
Author
Dava Johnsy D1* & Dr.J.Lizy Merlin Lisha
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djohnsy.d@gmail.com
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Burger Allen exercise, Pain, Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Abstract
Diabetes mellitus is a common disease that Nurses frequently carry out which causes lower extremity perfusion and pain. Aim of the study: To determine the effectiveness of Burger Allen exercise upon reducing pain and improving lower extremity perfusion at the study setting. Methods: The research design used in Quasi experimental one group pretest and posttest only design. The study setting selected hospital in Tirunelveli District. 30 samples are selected by systematic random sampling technique in that 15 samples are experimental group by using Burger Allen exercise followed by routine technique that are corresponding to inclusion criteria. After the Burger Allen exercise the pain and lower extremity perfusion level was compared between the pretest and posttest level in the experimental group. The tool developed and used for data collection were demographic variables and assessment of pain level with Wong backer face pain assessment scale and Amplitude pulse scale. Conceptual frame work: Modified Roy’s adaption model was adopted for the study. Result: Burger Allen exercise helps to reduce pain and improve the lower extremity perfusion. Conclusion: Burger Allen exercise was effective in reducing pain and improving lower extremity perfusion of patients. Thus, Burger Allen exercise can be used as an intervention to reduce pain and improved lower extremity perfusion associated with diabetes mellitus patient
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