Lived experience of people with painful hallux valgus: A descriptive qualitative study.

Autor: Cotchett M; Discipline of Podiatry, School of Allied Health, Human Services and Sport, La Trobe University, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia., Bramston C; Staying Well and Hospital Without Walls Program, Northern Health, Epping, Victoria, Australia., Bergin S; Discipline of Podiatry, School of Allied Health, Human Services and Sport, La Trobe University, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia., Menz HB; Discipline of Podiatry, School of Allied Health, Human Services and Sport, La Trobe University, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia., Jessup R; Staying Well and Hospital Without Walls Program, Northern Health, Epping, Victoria, Australia.
Jazyk: angličtina
Zdroj: Musculoskeletal care [Musculoskeletal Care] 2023 Dec; Vol. 21 (4), pp. 1421-1428. Date of Electronic Publication: 2023 Sep 23.
DOI: 10.1002/msc.1822
Abstrakt: Objective: Hallux valgus has a detrimental impact on health-related quality of life. Education is crucial for the management of all musculoskeletal conditions, although no previous research has evaluated the sources and quality of education accessed by patients with hallux valgus. Therefore, we aimed to evaluate the perceptions and attitudes of individuals with hallux valgus, including their educational experiences.
Methods: A qualitative descriptive design was employed to gather data from individuals diagnosed with painful hallux valgus. Semi-structured interviews explored the perceptions, attitudes and educational experiences of participants. Interviews were recorded, transcribed verbatim, and analysed using the Framework Method. Respondent validation was used to ensure the rigour of the study findings.
Results: Ten participants were interviewed, ages 26-72. Data analysis revealed five themes including the impact of hallux valgus, coping with hallux valgus, cause of hallux valgus, health professional support and education received. Hallux valgus was associated with a negative impact on health-related quality of life. Participants described a lack of high quality, accurate and reliable educational resources, and a variable experience with health professionals, which was often characterised by a lack of engagement and commitment and an overemphasis of referrals for specialist opinion.
Conclusion: Hallux valgus has a negative influence on well-being, including physical, mental, and social impacts. Health professionals should be responsive to patient needs and strive to implement person-centred care when indicated. There is also a need for the development of high-quality educational resources to help people with hallux valgus make informed decisions about their condition.
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Databáze: MEDLINE
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