"I know what I'm supposed to do, but I don't do it": patient-perceived risk factors that lead to their lower extremity amputations.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The purpose of this study is to extend on our previous research by exploring patient-perceived factors that lead to their Lower Extremity Amputations (LEA). LEA are a serious complication of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM), LEA are thought to be preventable with early detection and management of risk factors. Our previous study identified that these factors extend beyond the typical biological and modifiable risk factors and may also extend to patient awareness and competing priorities. Therefore, this research explored these issues in further detail, identifying patient-perceived factors that lead to their LEA.

Methods

A qualitative descriptive methodology involving non-probability purposive sampling was used to recruit inpatients at a tertiary metropolitan hospi

SUBMITTER: Ben Chmo M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10642033 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature