Understanding Stakeholder Priorities in Dupuytren Disease: A Qualitative Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Currently, there is no recommended standard set of outcomes to report in Dupuytren disease treatment studies, nor are there guidelines on how the outcomes themselves should be reported. This study aimed to elicit the most salient issues for patients living with and undergoing treatment for Dupuytren disease, as well as for the hand surgeons, occupational therapists, and physical therapists caring for these patients.

Methods

A qualitative, interpretive description study employing one-on-one semi-structured interviews was conducted. Ten surgeons, 12 occupational and physical therapists, and 10 patients were interviewed.

Results

Priorities related to Dupuytren disease treatment and recovery differed by stakeholder group. Surgeons prioritized range of motion, r

SUBMITTER: Karpinski M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11696933 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature