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In\u2010depth interviews were held with 27 participants (15 with active DFU and 12 with PHIR) from April to July 2022. Transcripts were analysed using thematic analysis.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Results<\/jats:title><jats:p>The lived experiences of individuals with DFU across its stages (active DFU and PHIR) were encapsulated in the notion of \u2018<jats:italic>a cyclical lifelong illness threat alongside a vicious foot cycle<\/jats:italic>\u2019, reflected in three key themes. The first theme, <jats:italic>Making Sense of DFU<\/jats:italic>, captured participants' varied perceptions of their condition\u2014from misattributing in DFU management to seeing it as a constant battle, an unavoidable terminal disease (active DFU) or a wake\u2010up call (PHIR). The second theme, <jats:italic>Emotional Consequences<\/jats:italic>, highlighted the significant psychological burden experienced by participants, encompassing emotional exhaustion leading to self care burnout, as well as chronic anxiety and persistent fear of recurrence. The third theme, <jats:italic>Behavioural Challenges,<\/jats:italic> illustrated the complexities of self management, with participants describing their efforts as a constant struggle to maintain self care routines, often marked by ambivalence towards long\u2010term adherence.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Conclusions<\/jats:title><jats:p>This study highlights the persistent psychosocial and behavioural challenges faced by individuals with DFU and PHIR, underscoring the need for autonomy\u2010supportive and empowerment\u2010focused interventions to reshape perceptions of DFU, alleviate emotional distress and enhance adherence to self care.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec>","DOI":"10.1111\/dme.70096","type":"journal-article","created":{"date-parts":[[2025,7,18]],"date-time":"2025-07-18T04:28:41Z","timestamp":1752812921000},"update-policy":"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1002\/crossmark_policy","source":"Crossref","is-referenced-by-count":5,"title":["\u201cIt is a constant battle\u201d: A qualitative study of the lived experience of individuals with diabetic foot ulcer and post\u2010healing challenges in primary care"],"prefix":"10.1111","author":[{"ORCID":"https:\/\/orcid.org\/0000-0003-3406-6203","authenticated-orcid":false,"given":"Xiaoli","family":"Zhu","sequence":"first","affiliation":[{"name":"National Healthcare Group Polyclinics  Singapore"},{"name":"Nanyang Technological University Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine  Singapore"}],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]},{"ORCID":"https:\/\/orcid.org\/0000-0003-4963-535X","authenticated-orcid":false,"given":"Eng Sing","family":"Lee","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[{"name":"Nanyang Technological University Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine  Singapore"}],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]},{"ORCID":"https:\/\/orcid.org\/0000-0002-1149-9017","authenticated-orcid":false,"given":"Phoebe X. 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