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ArticleJournal of diabetes and metabolic disorders2021

Challenges and Expectations of Diabetic Foot Care from the Patients' Point of Views.

Maryam Aalaa, Neda Mehrdad, Shoaleh Bigdeli, Afsaneh Dehnad, Zohreh Sohrabi, Kamran Soltani Arabshahi

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Article in Journal of diabetes and metabolic disorders, 2021. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 7 papers.

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Maryam AalaaCenter for Educational Research in Medical Sciences (CERMS), Department of Medical Education, School of Medicine, Iran University of Medical Sciences (IUMS), Hemmat Highway, 1449614535 Tehran, Iran.
Neda MehrdadDiabetes Research Center, Endocrinology and Metabolism Clinical Sciences Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Jalale Ale Ahmad Ave, 1411413137 Tehran, Iran.ORCID 0000-0002-8385-2801
Shoaleh BigdeliCenter for Educational Research in Medical Sciences (CERMS), Department of Medical Education, School of Medicine, Iran University of Medical Sciences (IUMS), Hemmat Highway, 1449614535 Tehran, Iran.
Afsaneh DehnadCenter for Educational Research in Medical Sciences (CERMS), Department of Medical Education, School of Medicine, Iran University of Medical Sciences (IUMS), Hemmat Highway, 1449614535 Tehran, Iran.
Zohreh SohrabiCenter for Educational Research in Medical Sciences (CERMS), Department of Medical Education, School of Medicine, Iran University of Medical Sciences (IUMS), Hemmat Highway, 1449614535 Tehran, Iran.
Kamran Soltani ArabshahiCenter for Educational Research in Medical Sciences (CERMS), Department of Medical Education, School of Medicine, Iran University of Medical Sciences (IUMS), Hemmat Highway, 1449614535 Tehran, Iran.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

introductionDiabetic 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.

methodsA 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.

resultsInitially, 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").

conclusionAccording 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.

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