Painful ulceration and quality of life of patients with the diabetic foot syndrome
Aim: The aim of this study was to evaluate the influence of pain on quality of life of patients with diabetic foot syndrome.Design: Cross-sectional study.Methods: Quality of life was assessed using a Czech version of the Diabetic Foot Ulcer Scale (DFS), a standardized questionnaire.The sample consisted of 247 patients with diabetic foot syndrome.Th