Table 2.
Change in ulcer area (square cm) (Mean ± SD).
| Method of Assessment | Baseline | Day 28 | Day 63 | Day 91 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Graph paper | ||||
| Herbal Sprays group (n = 23) | 6.19 ± 6.03 | 3.80 ± 5.25a | 2.51 ± 4.75a | 1.59 ± 3.82∗ |
| Standard care group (n = 24) | 6.33 ± 6.81 | 2.89 ± 3.57a | 1.88 ± 4.15a | 1.70 ± 4.68a |
| Formula | ||||
| Herbal Sprays group (n = 23) | 6.92 ± 7.10 | 4.70 ± 6.15a | 2.98 ± 5.22a | 2.10 ± 4.75∗ |
| Standard care group (n = 24) | 6.78 ± 7.61 | 3.00 ± 3.69a | 2.16 ± 4.58a | 1.61 ± 5.10∗ |
| Bates- Jansen Ulcer Assessment tool | ||||
| Herbal Sprays group (n = 23) | 30.59 ± 7.11 | 23.45 ± 8.79∗ | 20.48 ± 10.24a | 15.32 ± 7.63a |
| Standard care group (n = 24) | 30.58 ± 8.72 | 21.05 ± 9.78∗ | 16.48 ± 8.57a | 14.92 ± 7.69a |
| Digital Photographs | ||||
| Herbal Sprays group (n = 23) | 16.20 ± 7.84 | 10.60 ± 6.10a | 4.50 ± 4.98a | 3.00 ± 3.24∗ |
| Standard care group (n = 24) | 12.50 ± 4.18 | 7.37 ± 4.28a | 5.63 ± 3.70a | 5.00 ± 5.27∗ |
∗p < 0.05, considered significant compared to baseline values.