Comparison of honey and natural ointment based on honey-tea tree oil on the healing of diabetic foot ulcer

Abstract

Objectives

This study aimed to compare the impact of honey and natural ointment based on honey-Tea Tree Oil.

Methods

This was a quasi-experimental study with a pre-post control group design approach. The sample consisted of 27 respondents in two different wound care clinics. The instruments used were the Leg Ulcer Measurement Tool (LUMT) measured on day 1, 7 and 14. Data was analyzed using paired t-test, pooled t-test, and multiple regression test.

Results

Most participants were female, the average age was 50.89 years, the average duration of illness for type II diabetes was 3.56 and had current infection. The results showed a significant difference in LUMT score between before and after treatment of wounds healing in the two intervention groups (p-value = 0.000).

Conclusion

Honey and natural ointment based on honey – tea tree oil significantly contributed to the healing of Diabetic Foot Ulcer.