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Less is known about GPs\u2019 understandings of their own knowledge and knowledge development regarding leg ulceration in the everyday clinical context. This study, therefore, sets out to highlight these aspects from the GPs\u2019 perspective.<\/jats:p>\n\t  <\/jats:sec>\n\t  <jats:sec id=\"S1463423620000274_as3\">\n\t    <jats:title>Methods:<\/jats:title>\n\t    <jats:p>Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 16 individual GPs working at both private and county council run healthcare centers. The data were analyzed inductively using a thematic analysis.<\/jats:p>\n\t  <\/jats:sec>\n\t  <jats:sec id=\"S1463423620000274_as4\">\n\t    <jats:title>Results:<\/jats:title>\n\t    <jats:p>Four themes were identified. \u2018Education and training\u2019 describe the GPs\u2019 views regarding their knowledge and knowledge development in relation to leg ulcer treatment. \u2018Experience\u2019 refers to GPs\u2019 thoughts about the importance of clinical experience when treating leg ulcers. \u2018Prioritization\u2019 describes the issues GPs raised around managing the different knowledge areas in their clinical work. \u2018Time constraints\u2019 explore the relationship between GPs\u2019 sense of time pressure and their opportunities to participate in professional development courses.<\/jats:p>\n\t  <\/jats:sec>\n\t  <jats:sec id=\"S1463423620000274_as5\">\n\t    <jats:title>Conclusions:<\/jats:title>\n\t    <jats:p>The study shows that the GPs working in primary healthcare are aware of the need for ongoing competence development concerning leg ulceration. 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