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

Tze-Woei TanRebecca M CrockerKelly N B PalmerChris GomezDavid G ArmstrongDavid G Marrero

Published in: Journal of foot and ankle research (2022)

Patients with DFUs face significant barriers in accessing medical care at many levels in the healthcare system and beyond. These data highlight opportunities to address the effects of diabetic foot complications and the inequitable burden of inadequately managed diabetic foot care.

Keyphrases

healthcare
palliative care
quality improvement
risk factors
pain management
mental health
affordable care act
chronic pain
health insurance