ArticleJournal of foot and ankle research2013
Provision of foot health services for people with rheumatoid arthritis in New South Wales: a web-based survey of local podiatrists.
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- Multidisciplinary recommendations for diagnosis and treatment of foot problems in people with rheumatoid arthritis.Journal of foot and ankle research · 2018Guideline
- An evaluation of podiatry service use for people with inflammatory rheumatic diseases: a review of a rheumatology podiatry clinic in Aotearoa New Zealand.Journal of foot and ankle research · 2022Review
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- Linking the effect of psoriatic arthritis-related foot involvement to the Leeds Foot Impact Scale using the International Classification for Functioning, Disability and Health: a study to assess content validity.Journal of foot and ankle research · 2020Article
- Health professional views on the assessment and management of foot problems in people with psoriatic arthritis in Australia and New Zealand: a qualitative investigation.BMC musculoskeletal disorders · 2019Article
- UK podiatrists' experiences of podiatry services for people living with arthritis: a qualitative investigation.Journal of foot and ankle research · 2018Article
- Experiences of mobility for people living with rheumatoid arthritis who are receiving biologic drug therapy: implications for podiatry services.Journal of foot and ankle research · 2017Article
- A survey of people with foot problems related to rheumatoid arthritis and their educational needs.Journal of foot and ankle research · 2017Article
- Perceived barriers to the management of foot health in patients with rheumatic conditions.Journal of foot and ankle research · 2015Article
- A survey exploring self-reported indoor and outdoor footwear habits, foot problems and fall status in people with stroke and Parkinson's.Journal of foot and ankle researchArticle
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7 authors at 6 institutions in 3 countries.
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Abstract
backgroundIt is unclear if podiatric foot care for people with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) in New South Wales (NSW) meets current clinical recommendations. The objective of this study was to survey podiatrists' perceptions of the nature of podiatric foot care provision for people who have RA in NSW.
methodsAn anonymous, cross-sectional survey with a web-based questionnaire was conducted. The survey questionnaire was developed according to clinical experience and current foot care recommendations. State registered podiatrists practising in the state of NSW were invited to participate. The survey link was distributed initially via email to members of the Australian Podiatry Association (NSW), and distributed further through snowballing techniques using professional networks. Data was analysed to assess significant associations between adherence to clinical practice guidelines, and private/public podiatry practices.
results86 podiatrists participated in the survey (78% from private practice, 22% from public practice). Respondents largely did not adhere to formal guidelines to manage their patients (88%). Only one respondent offered a dedicated service for patients with RA. Respondents indicated that the primary mode of accessing podiatry was by self-referral (68%). Significant variation was observed regarding access to disease and foot specific assessments and treatment strategies. Assessment methods such as administration of patient reported outcome measures, vascular and neurological assessments were not conducted by all respondents. Similarly, routine foot care strategies such as prescription of foot orthoses, foot health advice and footwear were not employed by all respondents.
conclusionsThe results identified issues in foot care provision which should be explored through further research. Foot care provision in NSW does not appear to meet the current recommended standards for the management of foot problems in people who have RA. Improvements to foot care could be undertaken in terms of providing better access to examination techniques and treatment strategies that are recommended by evidence based treatment paradigms.
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