Healthcare workers' perceptions on diabetic foot ulcers (DFU) and foot care in Fiji: a qualitative study.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

To explore the perception of healthcare workers (HCWs) on diabetic foot ulcers (DFU) and foot care in Rotuma, Fiji.

Design

Using a qualitative study design, two focus group discussions (FGDs) were conducted among HCWs. A semistructured open-ended questionnaire was used to guide the discussion session. Each FGD was audiorecorded and was transcribed. The transcriptions were then manually analysed using thematic analysis.

Setting

Rotuma hospital, Fiji.

Participants

HCWs who were working in Rotuma hospital for at least a year and were involved in clinical foot care of type 2 diabetes mellitus patients were included.

Results

There were five main themes, namely, depth of knowledge, quality of care in practice, factors of influence on practice, lack

SUBMITTER: Ranuve MS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9351318 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature