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ArticleBMC psychology2026

Psychological and emotional aspects in people with diabetic foot disease: a systematic scoping review.

Alice Cardon, Tue Helms Andersen, Abhilasha Akerkar, Mette Due-Christensen, Olivia Braad Honoré, Anne Rasmussen, Peter Rossing, Bryan Cleal

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Alice CardonDepartment of Prevention, Health Promotion and Community Care, Copenhagen University Hospital - Steno Diabetes Center Copenhagen, Herlev, Denmark. alice.cardon@regionh.dk.
Tue Helms AndersenDanish Diabetes Knowledge Center, Department of Education, Copenhagen University Hospital - Steno Diabetes Center Copenhagen, Herlev, Denmark.
Abhilasha AkerkarDepartment of Clinical and Translational Research, Copenhagen University Hospital - Steno Diabetes Center Copenhagen, Herlev, Denmark.
Mette Due-ChristensenDepartment of Prevention, Health Promotion and Community Care, Copenhagen University Hospital - Steno Diabetes Center Copenhagen, Herlev, Denmark.
Olivia Braad HonoréDepartment of Prevention, Health Promotion and Community Care, Copenhagen University Hospital - Steno Diabetes Center Copenhagen, Herlev, Denmark.
Anne RasmussenDepartment of Diabetes Care, Copenhagen University Hospital - Steno Diabetes Center Copenhagen, Herlev, Denmark.
Peter RossingDepartment of Clinical Medicine, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark.
Bryan ClealDepartment of Prevention, Health Promotion and Community Care, Copenhagen University Hospital - Steno Diabetes Center Copenhagen, Herlev, Denmark.

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Abstract

backgroundSeveral psychological and emotional aspects have been identified in people with diabetic foot disease (DFD). Currently, the scope of evidence on the topic is unclear. The aim of this scoping review is to identify and map the literature on psychological and emotional aspects of DFD.

methodsA systematic search was conducted on the 6th of May 2024, in MEDLINE, Embase, CINAHL and PsycInfo. Search results were screened based on predefined eligibility criteria. Data charting followed predefined extraction sheets, adapted for quantitative or qualitative studies.

resultsOut of 1,838 unique records identified from the database search and 1,819 from backwards citation search, 118 studies were deemed eligible for inclusion. Five categories of foot outcomes were identified. Qualitative studies revealed psychological and emotional impacts, primarily through individual interviews and various methods of analysis. Quantitative studies reported 25 different psychological and emotional concepts, utilizing 53 distinct tools. Most common concepts were depression, anxiety, and illness perception.

conclusionExisting research on psychological and emotional aspects of DFD is diverse, using a wide variety of study designs, concepts, and tools. Most studies focus on quantitative psychological factors. This highlights the need for further exploration of other relevant aspects to enhance patient support.

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Diabetic FootEmotionsAnxietyHumansAmputationDiabetic foot diseaseEmotionalPsychologicalPsychosocial healthScoping review

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PMID41987256
PMCPMC13217814

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