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ArticleBMC nursing2025

Exploring nurses' experiences and challenges in managing diabetic amputations: a qualitative study.

Ba-Etilayoo Atinga, Albert Henyo, Christiana Asospae Ayamga, Tulukuu Perekuu, Rosemary Braimah

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Ba-Etilayoo AtingaDepartment of Nursing, School of Sciences, University of Energy and Natural Resources, Sunyani, Ghana. ba-etilayoo.atinga@uenr.edu.gh.
Albert HenyoDepartment of Nursing, School of Sciences, University of Energy and Natural Resources, Sunyani, Ghana.
Christiana Asospae AyamgaDepartment of Nursing, School of Sciences, University of Energy and Natural Resources, Sunyani, Ghana.
Tulukuu PerekuuNursing, Holy Family Nursing and Midwifery Training College, Berekum, Ghana.
Rosemary BraimahDepartment of Nursing, School of Sciences, University of Energy and Natural Resources, Sunyani, Ghana.

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Abstract

backgroundAmputation resulting from diabetes remains a significant public health challenge in Ghana, often culminating in morbidity and mortality. Nurses are the frontline health workers that often manage these patients.

aimThis qualitative study explores nurses' experiences and challenges in the care and management of patients undergone amputation due to diabetic complications at the Sunyani Teaching Hospital in Ghana.

methodsUsing a phenomenological approach, semistructured interviews were conducted with nurses working in diabetic and surgical units across the Sunyani Teaching Hospital (STH) between April 2024 and July 2024.

resultsThis study showed that nurses face emotional burdens, resource constraints, patient‒nurse relationships, and coping mechanisms in the bid to care for patient with diabetic related amputation.

conclusionThe findings provide invaluable insights into the challenges faced by nurses and suggest strategies for improving care delivery and outcomes for individuals with diabetic amputation. CLINICAL TRIAL NUMBER: Not applicable.

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Diabetic amputationHealthcare challengesNursing experiencesPhenomenologyQualitative study

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