Development of a Motivation Communication Training to Aid Diabetes-Specialist Podiatrists With Adherence Discussions.

ABSTRACT: Diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs) impact a substantial proportion of patients with diabetes, with high recurrence rates, severe complications, and significant financial burden to health care systems. Adherence to treatment advice (e.g., limiting weight-bearing activity) is low with patients reporting dissatisfaction with the way in which advice is communicated. This study aimed to address this problem via the systematic development of a motivation communication training program. The program was designed to support diabetes-specialist podiatrists in empowering patients to actively engage with treatment. The development process followed an intervention mapping approach. Needs assessment involved observations of 24 patient-practitioner consultations within a diabetes-specialist foot clinic. This in

SUBMITTER: Hancox JE 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10981181 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature