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Challenges and Expectations of Diabetic Foot Care from the Patients’ Point of Views
- Source :
- J Diabetes Metab Disord
- Publication Year :
- 2021
- Publisher :
- Springer International Publishing, 2021.
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Abstract
- INTRODUCTION: Diabetic foot ulcer (DFU) as a common complication of diabetes needs a multi-disciplinary care approach in which the patient suffering from DFU is considered as a member of the care team. According to the effective role of patients in DFU prevention and management, this study was an attempt to explore patients’ views and expectations regarding provision of DFU preventive and therapeutic care to facilitate the process of care and management. METHODS: A qualitative research approach, using two focus group discussions, was conducted with patients suffering from diabetes and DFU. The questions designed to encourage the discussion were focused on the patients’ experience of foot and DFU care. We continued the discussions until we reached data saturation. The participants’ responses were recorded via a recorder and by taking notes. Afterwards, the discussions were transcribed and common themes were identified and categorized. RESULTS: Initially, fifty-seven codes were extracted which were then summarized and classified. Afterward, three themes and six sub-themes were determined as follows: defective education and ineffective communication("a defect in the patient education system", "impaired communication"), multi-faceted challenges of wound healing ("out of pocket expenses, treatment compliance", "non-physical injury"), and full support ("empathy" and "patient-centeredness"). CONCLUSION: According to patients’ views, patients’ concerns, and their socioeconomic conditions should be taken into consideration in designing an effective DFU care plan. In this regard, a strong communication with the patients to prepare a holistic care intended for patients’ full support would be essential.
- Subjects :
- Point (typography)
business.industry
Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism
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Diabetic foot care
Empathy
medicine.disease
Focus group
Diabetic foot ulcer
Nursing
Internal Medicine
Medicine
business
Socioeconomic status
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Qualitative research
Patient education
Research Article
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Details
- Language :
- English
- Database :
- OpenAIRE
- Journal :
- J Diabetes Metab Disord
- Accession number :
- edsair.doi.dedup.....28059d461bcb30b21365ec9abd643443