Peripheral artery disease (PAD) in primary care-educational experiences for PAD primary care in England-a mixed-method study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Peripheral artery disease (PAD), the pathophysiologic narrowing of arterial blood vessels of the lower leg due to atherosclerosis, is a highly prevalent disease, with sharp increases in prevalence with age. Primary care is ideally located to identify and manage PAD.

Objectives

This study aims to identify the educational experiences, opinions, and confidence of primary care clinicians (PCCs) regarding PAD.

Method

This mixed-method study was conducted within primary care in England. An online survey was completed with follow-on semistructured interviews, between January and September 2021, with PCCs, namely GPs, practice nurses, and allied professionals (survey n = 874, interviews n = 50).

Results

PCCs report variation in PAD education received, where

SUBMITTER: Bridgwood BM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10745240 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature