The patient’s perspective of diabetic foot ulceration

A phenomenological exploration of causes, detection and care seeking
From Rebecca M CrockerTze-Woei TanKelly NB PalmerDavid G Marrero

 

Diabetic foot ulceration can contribute to lowered life expectancy and quality of life for people with diabetes, and yet, scant attention has been given to improving preventive and educational measures. This article uses a phenomenological approach to explore individuals’ lived experiences of diabetic foot ulcerations to explore factors that can be harnessed to achieve improved outcomes … This was a qualitative study using semi-structured interviews grounded in a phenomenological framework to explore how patients perceive and understand their foot problems … read more


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