Aim of the research: To compare the practices of diabetic foot treatment in the departments of vascular surgery in the Republic of Croatia, to examine the knowledge and attitudes of nurses and technicians towards modern treatment of chronic wounds and to develop guidelines for clinical practice Study draft: A cross-sectional study was conducted in this paper. Subjects and methods: The research was conducted among nurses and technicians in the departments of vascular surgery in the Republic of Croatia. 87 respondents participated in the research, all of them employed across 7 hospitals in the Republic of Croatia. The questionnaire included basic demographic data, a comparison of the treatment of diabetic foot ulcers in the departments of vascular surgery, and an assessment of their attitudes towards modern methods of treatment. It consisted of 24 questions. Results: Out of total number of respondents with secondary education, 43 (75 %) participants use the modern method and have a positive attitude towards education and new findings, and 25 (83 %) have a bachelor's and/or master's degree in nursing. The nurses showed a positive attitude towards education and new findings. The obtained results indicate few differences according to the treatment and attitude towards education and new findings in the treatment of diabetic foot, in relation to the level of education and daily routine with patients. Conclusion: Diabetic foot ulcer has been a concern to a growing population of diabetics worldwide. Although the principles guided by the standards of care have been positive, there still has been a significant difference between the current and desired outcomes of wound healing, which indicates the importance of identification, classification and the choice of appropriate therapy. It is necessary to continuously conduct education, which will certainly lead to results in both knowledge and experience, and thus achieve a high level of quality of health care.