A qualitative study of barriers to care‐seeking for diabetic foot ulceration across multiple levels of the healthcare system

A qualitative study of barriers to care‐seeking for diabetic foot ulceration across multiple levels of the healthcare system

Abstract Introduction The mechanisms for the observed disparities in diabetes‐related amputation are poorly understood and could be related to access for diabetic foot ulceration (DFU) care. This qualitative study aimed to understand patients' personal experiences navigating the healthcare syst...

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Main Authors: Tze‐Woei Tan, Rebecca M. Crocker, Kelly N. B. Palmer, Chris Gomez, David G. Armstrong, David G. Marrero
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2022-01-01
Series:Journal of Foot and Ankle Research
Subjects:
Diabetic foot complications
Foot ulceration
Barriers in assessing medical care
Health care system barriers
Qualitative
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13047-022-00561-4

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s13047-022-00561-4

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