Table 1 Themes thematic analysis
Themes | Subthemes |
|---|---|
Guidance documents or guidelines for the diabetic foot assessment | -Use of guidelines in private podiatry practices -Retrieving guidelines -Communication of the latest international guidelines |
Diabetic foot assessment | -Use of a Doppler -Inconsistencies in the interpretation of the diabetic foot risk stratification system |
Need for a change | -Lack of referral pathway from the general practitioner to the private podiatrist -Reimbursement for podiatry consultations in Belgium |