Exploring the barriers of patients with diabetic foot complications in China: a qualitative interview study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Patients with diabetic foot complications are associated with high rates of morbidity, disability, and mortality. Through findings of qualitative interviews with patients with this disease, we aimed to explore the barriers they encountered, provide evidence to improve the efficacy of medical services, discuss prevention and treatment strategies for future policymakers, and attract widespread attention from the Chinese society.

Methods

Patients with diabetic foot complications were recruited from three tertiary hospitals in China between July to September 2020. Patients were included who had a clinical diagnosis of diabetic foot complications, were 18 years or older, spoke Chinese as their first language, and were willing to share treatment experiences. An intervie

SUBMITTER: Liu X 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8246227 | biostudies-literature | 2021 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature