A qualitative study to understand people's experiences of living with Charcot neuroarthropathy.

ABSTRACT:

Aims

Charcot neuroarthropathy (CN) is a complication of neuropathy, in people with diabetes. Treatment requires the prolonged wearing of an offloading device, which can be challenging. The importance of understanding people's perspectives for promoting their engagement in self management is well known. However, no such studies have been done in CN. This qualitative study aimed to understand people's experiences of CN.

Methods

Semi-structured interviews with a purposive sample of 14 participants with CN, recruited from a randomised controlled trial. We gathered opinions, thoughts and the meanings participants attributed to their experiences of CN and its physical, socio-economic and physiological effects and how this affected their families and relationships. We analysed the

SUBMITTER: Gooday C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9305882 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature