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Wound-care decision-making and dilemmas at different stages among patients with Wagner grade 2-3 diabetic foot
Min Huang1, Suzhen Fang2, Kai Li1
1Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China; School of Nursing, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China.
Aims:
This study aimed to explore the evolving decision-making processes and dilemmas in wound care among patients with diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs) across different stages, with the goal of informing the design of continuous, patient-centered wound care interventions.
Methods:
Using purposive sampling, twelve patients with DFUs hospitalized at a tertiary hospital in Guangzhou, China, between December 2024 and February 2025 were recruited. Semi-structured interviews were conducted at three distinct time points: 48 h post-admission, one day prior to discharge, and within one month following discharge. Data were analyzed using Colaizzi's method.
Results:
Five overarching themes and eight subthemes were identified: CONCLUSIONS: Patients with Wagner grade 2-3 DFUs exhibit dynamic, stage-specific changes in wound care decision-making. These decisions are influenced by time and individual factors. Tailored, stage-specific, and navigable wound care interventions are essential to promote sustained treatment adherence, enhance self-management capabilities, and improve overall quality of life.
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