Chronic lower limb ischemia is a prevalent systemic atherosclerotic disease that impairs a patient's health condition and untreated disease can lead to limb loss. The aim: of the study was to assess patients' knowledge about self care regarding chronic lower limb ischemia at Assuit University Hospital. Descriptive research design: was utilized in the study. The study was conducted at vascular surgery department of Assuit University Hospital.
A convenience: sample: of sixty adult male and female patients diagnosed with chronic lower limb ischemia. The following tools were utilized for data collection; first tool: "Patients' structured assessment", second tool: “self care patients' knowledge regarding chronic lower limb ischemia questionnaires ". Data was collected & analyzed.
Results: showed that; all patients had unsatisfactory level of knowledge about self care regarding their condition. In conclusion; teaching theses patients is necessary in oreder to be equipped with sufficient knowledge to manage this chronic disorder.