2019
DOI: 10.12968/jowc.2019.28.1.30
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It is not diabetic foot: it is my foot

Abstract: Objective: To examine the experiences of patients with diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs). Method: This qualitative study, using patient interviews, focused on how inpatients receiving treatment for diabetes experience the disease. Patients were selected using a purposive sampling method. Results: A total of 15 patients participated in the study. Following analysis of patient interviews, four main themes were determined: ‘developing diabetic foot’, ‘living with diabetic foot’, ‘coping with diabetic foot’ and ‘expecta… Show more

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“…It is emphasized that anchoring is the process of integrating new knowledge and concepts with previous and culturally internalized values and ideas, attributing meaning to the object 6 . These same aspects expressed by the participants were also pointed out in a study which evidenced that the restrictions determined by diabetic foot and dependence on someone for activities previously carried out autonomously constituted the greatest difficulty faced by these individuals, with the feeling of loss of control over their own lives, arousing irritation and a sensation of vulnerability 23 .…”
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confidence: 56%
“…It is emphasized that anchoring is the process of integrating new knowledge and concepts with previous and culturally internalized values and ideas, attributing meaning to the object 6 . These same aspects expressed by the participants were also pointed out in a study which evidenced that the restrictions determined by diabetic foot and dependence on someone for activities previously carried out autonomously constituted the greatest difficulty faced by these individuals, with the feeling of loss of control over their own lives, arousing irritation and a sensation of vulnerability 23 .…”
Section: Discussionsupporting
confidence: 56%
“…A espiritualidade foi percebida com alto poder de cura da doença e da ferida: pacientes, e prontos para sanar possíveis dúvidas e para dar suporte ao processo de autocuidado. 8,12 As dificuldades financeiras encontradas neste estudo foram percebidas como barreiras para o tratamento, assim como as encontradas em outros estudos, na medida em que dificultavam o regime alimentar e a realização de atividades físicas. 6,13 Nesse contexto, espera-se, dos profissionais de saúde, a competência para adequar as orientações às condições de vida O DM e a ferida impõem aos participantes as regras para viver que, por vezes, são transgredidas em prol do prazer.…”
Section: Esses Dias Minha Filha Banhou Com Casca De Romã Só Que O Ban...unclassified
“…Logo, o uso de uma linguagem padronizada para a pessoa com Úlcera do Pé Diabético (UPD) na APS se faz necessária para identificar e documentar padrões de cuidado com vistas à qualificação da assistência. (8) Verifica-se, em diversos países, uma possível lacuna de conhecimento, retratada por meio da pouca qualificação dos enfermeiros no manejo assistencial do PD, (5,(9)(10)(11)(12) devido à compreensão do paciente como um pé doente, (11) à reduzida apropriação do conceito e impacto da úlcera, (5) às ações superficiais pouco embasadas em evidências científicas, (13) sendo imprescindível a implementação de um cuidado sistematizado.…”
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