Patients' Perspectives on Participation in an Effectiveness Study on Footwear Modification for the First Metatarsophalangeal Joint Osteoarthritis: A Qualitative Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The effectiveness of footwear modifications for the first metatarsophalangeal (MTP) joint osteoarthritis (OA) compared to usual general practitioner (GP) care has never been studied. Understanding patients' perspectives is essential for assessing the feasibility of a randomized controlled trial (RCT) on this topic. Our objective is to explore experiences, expectations, beliefs, and opinions of patients with the first MTP joint OA regarding symptoms and limitations, healthcare management, footwear intervention, and research participation for designing a successful future effectiveness trial.

Method

A qualitative research design was embedded within a feasibility pilot study for the recruitment of participants diagnosed with the first MTP joint OA. Qualitative data f

SUBMITTER: Braam C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12018162 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature