biostudies-literatureUnknown15(4)Davies B<h4>Objective</h4>Painful diabetic neuropathy (PDN) is a painful complication of diabetes. This study aimed to explore: (1) strategies used by participants to manage impacts of PDN and (2) their perspectives on whether strategies from pain management programmes (PMPs) had applicability for PDN.<h4>Design</h4>Participants were recruited through local National Health Service (NHS) diabetes and PDN clinics, and nationally from a diabetes support charity. One-to-one interviews were conducted. The transcribed data were analysed using inductive thematic analysis.<h4>Results</h4>Twenty-three people were interviewed who had PDN symptoms for mean 10 years. Four themes emerged from the data: seeking help and advice, pragmatic approach to management, perspectives on physical activity and perspectivesBritish journal of pain450-459https://www.ebi.ac.uk/biostudies/studies/S-EPMC8611298biostudies-literaturePeoples' experiences of painful diabetic neuropathy: are pain management programmes appropriate?PMC8611298Gauntlett-Gilbert JMcCabe CSDavies BCramp FfalsePeoples' experiences of painful diabetic neuropathy: are pain management programmes appropriate?<h4>Objective</h4>Painful diabetic neuropathy (PDN) is a painful complication of diabetes. This study aimed to explore: (1) strategies used by participants to manage impacts of PDN and (2) their perspectives on whether strategies from pain management programmes (PMPs) had applicability for PDN.<h4>Design</h4>Participants were recruited through local National Health Service (NHS) diabetes and PDN clinics, and nationally from a diabetes support charity. One-to-one interviews were conducted. The transcribed data were analysed using inductive thematic analysis.<h4>Results</h4>Twenty-three people were interviewed who had PDN symptoms for mean 10 years. Four themes emerged from the data: seeking help and advice, pragmatic approach to management, perspectives on physical activity and perspectives2021-01-01T00:00:00Z2021 Nov2026-07-16T14:34:17.11Z2025-04-05T13:42:42.939ZS-EPMC86112983484079310.1177/2049463721989753