The experiences of people in Northern Thailand living with diabetic foot ulcers : A descriptive qualitative study
Journal article
Khunkaew, Saneh, Tungpunkom, Patraporn, Sim, Jenny and Fernandez, Ritin. (2018). The experiences of people in Northern Thailand living with diabetic foot ulcers : A descriptive qualitative study. Pacific Rim International Journal of Nursing Research. 22(4), pp. 304-318.
Authors | Khunkaew, Saneh, Tungpunkom, Patraporn, Sim, Jenny and Fernandez, Ritin |
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Abstract | Diabetic foot ulcers are a main cause of morbidity related to type 2 diabetes. Living with a diabetic foot ulcer has a significant impact on health-related quality of life and has a negative impact on daily living among people with the condition. The aim of this study was to explore the experiences of Thai adults living with diabetic foot ulcers using a descriptive qualitative design. Participants were recruited from the outpatient diabetes and foot clinic at a tertiary teaching hospital in Northern Thailand from January to April 2017. In-depth interviews were conducted with 13 participants using a semi-structured interview guide. Thematic analysis was used to identify the participants’ experiences and two themes were identified: 1) living with a diabetic foot ulcer and 2) managing a diabetic foot ulcer. The findings enhance the knowledge of healthcare professionals and the public to understand the experience of having diabetic foot ulcers and contribute to understanding how to manage a diabetic foot ulcer based on the participant’s experiences in the Thai context. Nurses must provide knowledge and self-care skills as part of routine care to improve health-related quality of life for people with diabetic foot ulcers. |
Keywords | diabetic foot ulcer; health related quality of life; qualitative study; self-care management; wound care |
Year | 2018 |
Journal | Pacific Rim International Journal of Nursing Research |
Journal citation | 22 (4), pp. 304-318 |
Publisher | Thailand Nursing and Midwifery Council |
ISSN | 1906-8107 |
2586-8373 | |
Web address (URL) | https://he02.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/PRIJNR/article/view/105579/109032 |
Open access | Open access |
Page range | 304-318 |
Publisher's version | License All rights reserved File Access Level Controlled |
Output status | Published |
Publication dates | |
Online | 2018 |
Publication process dates | |
Deposited | 07 May 2025 |
Additional information | Bronze open access. © 2018 Thailand Nursing and Midwifery Council. |
https://acuresearchbank.acu.edu.au/item/91vvq/the-experiences-of-people-in-northern-thailand-living-with-diabetic-foot-ulcers-a-descriptive-qualitative-study
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