C361 EBP task 2.docx Evidence Based Practice and Applied Nursing Research Western Gove

C361 EBP task 2.docx    Evidence Based Practice and Applied Nursing Research  Western Governors University  A1: Healthcare problem  Because diabetes causes poor circulation, patients with diabetes are at high risk of developing wounds that are difficult to heal. Most of these diabetic wounds are located on the feet or lower legs.   A2: Significance of the problem  Diabetic wounds are significant because they are a challenge to treat because they take a long time to heal. Also, the global prevalence of diabetic wounds that are on the feet is 6.3% (Cooper, 2017).   A3: Current practice related to the problem  Current standard practice in the treatment of diabetic wounds are with dressings that are not honey-based. A variety of different dressings are used according to the characteristics of the wound. Dressings such as Mepilex, abdominal pads and tape, wet to dry dressings, and hydrocolloids.       A4: Impact of the problem and/or patients cultural background  Diabetic wounds can be a burden on the patient not only financially but socially (Cooper, 2017). They can lead to other healthcare problems. These problems can include infection, sepsis, osteomyelitis, amputation, and even death (Villines, 2019). Diabetic wounds are one of the main reasons for morbidity in a diabetic patient (Kateel, et. al., 2016).    B1: Research and Non-Research Evidence  To find a non-research articles regarding the topic of this paper, a google search was performed for the term “diabetic wound care.” An article w