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ArticleJournal of foot and ankle research2019

Challenges of foot self-care in older people: a qualitative focus-group study.

Maija Miikkola, Tella Lantta, Riitta Suhonen, Minna Stolt

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Article in Journal of foot and ankle research, 2019. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 14 papers, 3 of them syntheses that pooled it.

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Maija Miikkola1Department of Nursing Science, University of Turku, Turku, Finland.
Tella Lantta1Department of Nursing Science, University of Turku, Turku, Finland.
Riitta Suhonen1Department of Nursing Science, University of Turku, Turku, Finland.
Minna Stolt1Department of Nursing Science, University of Turku, Turku, Finland.ORCID 0000-0002-1845-9800

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backgroundFoot health is an important aspect of general health, and it can be maintained and promoted through foot self-care. However, little is known about older people's experiences of caring for their feet. The aim of this study was to gather knowledge about experiences of foot self-care from the perspective of healthy older people in order to improve their welfare and their management of foot health.

methodsA qualitative descriptive design with focus groups was used. Seventeen older people recruited from daytime activity centres participated in the focus groups (

resultsThe participants described their foot self-care as including various activities, but they were hindered by the following factors: physical (e.g. changes in nail structure), external (e.g. seeking help from multi-level professionals) and internal (e.g. related to ageing). Foot self-care was considered to be important, but it was not systematically carried out. The participants thought that health-care professionals neglected patients' feet.

conclusionsOlder people use a variety of methods to care for their feet. However, several factors hinder their ability to do so. Older people need advice, education and support to maintain their foot health. Future research is needed to identify effective ways to support older people in foot self-care and improve their welfare as active citizens.

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AgedAged, 80 and overFemaleFinlandFocus GroupsFoot DiseasesHealth Knowledge, Attitudes, PracticeHumansMalePodiatryQualitative ResearchSelf CareFocus-group interviewsFoot healthFoot self-careOlder peoplePreventionQualitative research

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