Barriers to diabetic foot care in a disadvantaged population: A qualitative assessment.

Objective: We explored barriers to proper foot care in this population using a qualitative approach with focus group discussions (FGD).

Methods: Participants were recruited from clinics at a safety-net hospital in Atlanta, Georgia and stratified into two groups: diabetic foot ulcer (DFU) and minor amputation (below ankle). The FGDs addressed patient experience in receiving care with a goal of understanding: foot care knowledge, barriers to care, and preferred educational methods.