“I was trying to look after myself, but I really wasn't”: Understanding patient's perspectives on risk factors for lower extremity amputations
Abstract Background Lower extremity amputations (LEAs) as a result of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) cause considerable morbidity, mortality, and burden on the healthcare system. LEAs are thought to be preventable, yet the rate of LEAs, particularly in Australia, has risen despite the availability...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Wiley
2022-01-01
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Series: | Journal of Foot and Ankle Research |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s13047-022-00589-6 |