Background: The number of people with diabetes is rising globally, and they are at higher risk of foot complications that can ultimately result in lower limb amputation. Additionally, individuals with diabetes whoundergo amputation are more likely to lose the contralateral limb. Consistent care and preventive measuresare crucial for reducing the risk of further amputations. Aim: This study aims to explore the current experience of certified prosthetist and orthotist in Denmarkconcerning the assessment of the contralateral limb in individuals with diabetes who utilize a lower limbprosthesis. Method: A qualitative study with an exploratory research design was conducted. Thematic analysis, using aninductive approach was employed to analyze data from eight semi-structured interviews with CPOs from Denmark. Findings: The analysis of the interview results revealed three main themes - responsibility, prioritization,and barriers - which frequently overlap. Each theme had multiple sub-themes which highlights the variationin the participants’ experiences. Conclusion: The variation in responses gathered from the interviews unveiled diverse perspectives on responsibility, prioritization, and barriers which points to a lack of clear guidelines in the Danish healthcaresystem regarding this assessment of the contralateral limb in this patient group. This study offers novel insightsinto the diverse experiences and decision-making processes of Danish CPOs when it comes to the contralaterallimb assessment in diabetic foot care. / <p></p><p></p>
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:UPSALLA1/oai:DiVA.org:hj-64355 |
| Date | January 2024 |
| Creators | Gregersen, Una, Heick, Emilie |
| Publisher | Jönköping University, HHJ. Ortopedteknisk plattform |
| Source Sets | DiVA Archive at Upsalla University |
| Language | English |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Student thesis, info:eu-repo/semantics/bachelorThesis, text |
| Format | application/pdf |
| Rights | info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess |
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