Disappointment and frustration, but long-term satisfaction: patient experiences undergoing treatment for a chronic Achilles tendon rupture-a qualitative study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Delayed treatment of Achilles tendon ruptures is generally due to either misdiagnosis or patient delay. When the treatment is delayed more than 4 weeks, the rupture is defined as "chronic", and almost always requires more invasive surgery and longer rehabilitation time compared with acute Achilles tendon ruptures. There is insufficient knowledge of patient experiences of sustaining and recovering from a chronic Achilles tendon rupture.

Methods

To evaluate patients' experiences of suffering a chronic Achilles tendon rupture, semi-structured group interviews were conducted 4-6 years after surgical treatment using a semi-structured interview guide. The data were analyzed using qualitative content analysis described by Graneheim and Lundman.

Results

The experie

SUBMITTER: Nordenholm A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8994186 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature