Effectiveness of buerger allen exercise on level of lower extremity perfusion among patient with type2 diabetes mellitus.saveetha medical college and hospital

Aim of the study: is to determine the effectiveness of Buerger-Allen exercise on level of lower extremity perfusion among type 2 diabetes mellitus patients in experimental group. Background: During clinical posting in the Saveetha Medical College Hospital Chennai, the investigator came across many patient with type II diabetes mellitus who is suffered from a peripheral artery disease due to inadequate lower extremity perfusion and in helpless situation due to lack of knowledge regarding management of peripheral artery disease. By this experience, the investigator felt that nurses has an important role in educating the patients regarding supervised exercise like Buerger’s Allen Exercise. Design: Quasi Experimental pre – test and post – test design. Methods: Non probability convenient sampling technique was used. A total of 60 admitted patients participated in the study. ABPI Scale was used to assess the level of lower extremity perfusion for data collection. Result: There is a significant improvement in the level of lower limb perfusion in experimental group after Buerger Allen exercise than the control group among patient with type 2 diabetes mellitus at (p<0.001). Conclusions: This study indicates that Buerger Allen Exercise is a simple non pharmacological and effective method for the management of lower limb perfusion among the patient with type 2 diabetes mellitus.