Applied Nursing Research
Volume 24, Issue 2 , Pages 88-93, May 2011

An exploration of nurses' perceptions regarding the implementation of a best practice guideline on the assessment and management of foot ulcers for people with diabetes

Received 16 January 2009; received in revised form 17 April 2009; accepted 21 April 2009. published online 22 September 2009.

Abstract 

The aim of this qualitative study was to explore nurses' perceptions regarding the implementation of a best practice guideline (BPG) on the assessment and management of foot ulcers for people with diabetes. Fourteen nurses from a community care setting and three hemodialysis units participated in five focus groups and one individual interview. The findings focus on key points regarding the impact of BPG implementation in the areas of patient outcomes, nursing practice, and interdisciplinary teamwork.

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PII: S0897-1897(09)00075-5

doi:10.1016/j.apnr.2009.04.005

Applied Nursing Research
Volume 24, Issue 2 , Pages 88-93, May 2011

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