The Effect Of Buerger Allen Exercise On Improving Foot Sensitivity Values In Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Patients In Semanan Village

Abstract

Background:  Type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM) can cause circulatory disorders and decreased foot sensitivity due to peripheral neuropathy, which increases the risk of foot complications. Buerger Allen Exercise is a non-pharmacological intervention that is thought to improve foot sensitivity in patients with type 2 diabetes. The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of Buerger Allen Exercise on increasing foot sensitivity in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus in Semanan Village, West Jakarta. This research method used a quantitative approach with a pre-experimental design, one-group pretest-posttest design. The study sample of 40 respondents was selected purposively. Foot sensitivity measurements were carried out before and after the intervention. Data were analyzed using the Wilcoxon Signed Rank Test to determine differences in foot sensitivity before and after the implementation of the Buerger Allen Exercise, with a significance level of α = 0.05. The results of the bivariate analysis showed that the foot sensitivity value before the intervention obtained a Z value = -6.646, p = 0.001 (p < 0.05), which indicated a significant difference in the initial condition of the respondents. After the intervention, a Z score of -6.551 was obtained, with p = 0.002 (p < 0.05), indicating a significant increase in foot sensitivity. The shift in the majority of categories from fair to good indicates the effectiveness of the Buerger Allen Exercise in improving foot sensory function. Conclusion: The Buerger Allen Exercise has been shown to have a significant effect on improving foot sensitivity in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus in Semanan Village, West Jakarta.