Theme and subtheme identified
| Themes | Subthemes |
| Depth of knowledge | DM knowledge |
| DFU knowledge | |
| Foot care knowledge | |
| Quality of care in practice | Multiteam approach |
| Lack of time | |
| Glycaemic control versus foot care advice | |
| Factors of influence on practice | Environmental and social factors |
| Personal factors | |
| Lack of staffing | |
| Level of insight | |
| Lack of social support | |
| Traditional herbal medicine | |
| Compliant patient | |
| Staff treating family members | |
| Differences in signs and symptoms | |
| Life priorities | |
| Access to available resources | |
| Stigma associated with the hospital | |
| Footwear practices | |
| Lack of resources | Infrastructure |
| Supplies | |
| Human resources | |
| Capacity building | Development opportunities |
| Clinic attachments |
DFU, diabetic foot ulcers; DM, diabetes mellitus.