Publications by authors named "Joseph R Czerniecki"
Article Synopsis
- The study explored how diabetes patients, particularly veterans, respond to early foot problems and what causes delays in seeking care.
- Interviews with 61 male veterans revealed factors such as a lack of awareness of issues, misinterpreting symptoms, unexpected illness progression, and competing life priorities that delayed care.
- System-level barriers included inadequate guidance from healthcare providers, challenges in accessing appropriate care, and logistical issues like distance and transportation, indicating a need for interventions to improve patient responses and streamline care.
