Abstract

Peripheral arterial disease (PAD) is one of the most understudied and undertreated diseases affecting three to ten percent of the general population. Patients with lower extremity PAD must manage multiple symptoms including pain in the hips, thighs, and calves during rest and physical activity. However, evidence is limited about patients' experience, especially following treatment. The purpose of this mixed methods study was to explore the symptom experience of individuals with peripheral arterial disease following endovascular treatment including perceptions of treatment benefit and concerns.

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This dissertation has also been disseminated through the ProQuest Dissertations and Theses database. Dissertation/thesis number: 10752087; ProQuest document ID: 2036860261. The author still retains copyright.

Author Details

Serena Greenhaw Gramling, PhD, RN, CNE, COI

Sigma Membership

Zeta Chi at-Large

Type

Dissertation

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

N/A

Research Approach

Mixed/Multi Method Research

Keywords:

Endovascular Treatments, Perceptions of Benefits, Peripheral Arterial Disease, Lower Extremities

Advisor

Tammy Barbe

Second Advisor

Laura Kimble

Degree

PhD

Degree Grantor

Mercer University

Degree Year

2018

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Review Type

None: Degree-based Submission

Acquisition

Proxy-submission

Date of Issue

2021-10-25

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