Abstract

This study aims to identify how registered nurses could achieve person-centred caring to improve diabetic foot care compliance in the rural primary healthcare context in KwaZulu-Natal. The objectives were to:

- Determine the experiences of patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus regarding person-centred caring in the management of foot care.

- Describe the experiences of registered nurses regarding person-centred caring in the management of diabetic foot care.

- Explore current practices of registered nurses regarding diabetic foot care.

- Compare data from in-town clinics to out-of-town clinics.

- Develop a person-centered caring, guideline-based in-service training program for registered nurses in the management of diabetic foot care.

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Dr. Joubert recieved a Sigma Small Grant to help fund this study. The grant report can be found at: https://www.sigmarepository.org/grant_reports/52/

Anné Joubert

Author Details

Anné Joubert, Doctorate of Nursing, M.Cur (Critical Care Nursing), B. Cur (General Nursing, Midwifery, Community Care Nursing and Psychiatry), RN

Sigma Membership

Non-member

Type

Dissertation

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

Other

Research Approach

Mixed/Multi Method Research

Keywords:

Diabetes, Foot Care, Patient Care, Care Improvement

Advisor

Jane Kerr

Degree

Doctoral-Other

Degree Grantor

University of Zululand

Degree Year

2022

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Review Type

None: Degree-based Submission

Acquisition

Proxy-submission

Date of Issue

2023-06-13

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