We want to talk to people who have a serious blood flow problem in their legs or feet, called chronic limb threatening ischemia. We want to understand what makes it hard for them to get the medical care they need. We will talk with each person two times: once now, and again in six months. This helps us understand how their treatment is going over time. What we learn will help doctors and hospitals get better at talking with patients, planning medical care, and ensuring patients have the support they need from family, friends, or others. We want to see things from your point of view.
You will take part in two interviews. The first one is a 1-hour interview that you can do in person or on Zoom. After 6 months, we will have another 1-hour interview (again in person or on Zoom). We will talk about when you got your diagnosis, how you used different parts of the healthcare system, who helps you make medical decisions, what resources you have or wish you had, and how you felt during this time. Together, we will create a "journey map" to show your experience. If, during these interviews, we find a health concern that needs medical care, Dr. McGinigle, a vascular surgeon, will check and help connect you to the needed medical services.
Earn $50 for the first interview and $100 for the second interview.
100% Remote (online, phone, text)
Katharine (Kate) McGinigle
Surgery - Vascular
Clinical or Medical
Observational
Diabetes
Heart and Circulation
Surgery and post-operative healing
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