Charcot neuroarthropathy patient education among podiatrists in Scotland: a modified Delphi approach.

ABSTRACT:

Background

This evaluation sought to determine current Charcot neuroarthropathy (CN) diabetes patient education practices among Scottish National Health Service (NHS) and academic podiatrists and evaluate novel visual tools and develop expert consensus for future practice.

Methods

Questionnaires collected mixed qualitative and quantitative responses, analysed concurrently within a convergence coding matrix. Delphi methodology permitted member-checking and agreement of consensus over two rounds.

Results

Fourteen participants (16.28%) completed a Round One questionnaire, leading to the generation of four themes; Experience; Person-Centred Care and the Content and Context of CN patient education. Seven consensus statements were subsequently de

SUBMITTER: Bullen B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6154915 | biostudies-literature | 2018

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature