Defining help-seeking delay in diabetic foot using Rodgers' evolutionary concept analysis
10.3760/cma.j.cn115682-20241123-06445
- VernacularTitle:应用Rodgers演化概念分析法界定糖尿病足就医延迟
- Author:
Yuting ZHANG
1
;
Xueqin JIN
Author Information
1. 江苏大学医学院，镇江 212013
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Diabetic foot;
Help-seeking delay;
Rodgers' evolutionary concept analysis
- From:
Chinese Journal of Modern Nursing
2025;31(22):3075-3080
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective:To analyze and clarify the conceptual connotation of help-seeking delay in diabetic foot, with the aim of providing reference for clinical nursing practice.Methods:A systematic literature search was conducted in China National Knowledge Infrastructure, VIP, Wanfang Data, Web of Science, PubMed, and Embase databases, covering all available publications up to October 10, 2024. Rodgers' evolutionary concept analysis method was employed for analysis.Results:A total of 53 articles were included. Three defining attributes of help-seeking delay in diabetic foot were identified: delay in seeking medical care, perceived risk of complications, and irrational help-seeking behaviors. Five antecedents were extracted: sociodemographic factors, disease-related factors, social factors, level of diabetes knowledge, and coping styles. Three consequences were summarized: poor clinical outcomes, increased hospitalization duration and costs, and decreased prognosis and quality of life.Conclusions:Systematic analysis of the concept of help-seeking delay in diabetic foot is beneficial for medical staff to develop specific assessment tools and implement individualized intervention strategies, thereby reducing the occurrence of help-seeking delay and improving patient outcomes.
