Expect delays: poor connections between rural and urban health systems challenge multidisciplinary care for rural Americans with diabetic foot ulcers

Expect delays: poor connections between rural and urban health systems challenge multidisciplinary care for rural Americans with diabetic foot ulcers

Abstract Background Rural Americans with diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs) face a 50% increased risk of major amputation compared to their urban counterparts. We sought to identify health system barriers contributing to this disparity. Methods We interviewed 44 participants involved in the care of rural p...

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Main Authors: Bryn L. Sutherland, Kristen Pecanac, Christie M. Bartels, Meghan B. Brennan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-06-01
Series:Journal of Foot and Ankle Research
Subjects:
Diabetic foot
Health care delivery
Interdisciplinary studies
Patient care team
Rural health
Referral and consultation
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13047-020-00395-y

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