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In Support of a Patient Navigator Program for Diabetic Foot Ulcer Care: A Qualitative Thematic Analysis and Pilot Studies

2025-11-27 endocrinology Title + abstract only
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ObjectiveThe primary objective of this study was to inform and assist in planning the design of a patient navigator randomized controlled trial. We explored patient perceptions and preferences for the proposed intervention and their broader care experiences with diabetic foot ulcer (DFU) care. We additionally conducted a retrospective chart review to investigate if patient navigator phone calls are associated with increased clinic attendance and a pilot study of a 30-day post discharge navigator...

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