Understanding Footwear Needs: A Conceptual Review.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

This conceptual review is the first work to explore the concept of footwear needs. The review draws upon multidisciplinary literature to synthesise and formulate the first iteration of conceptual understanding of footwear needs.

Methods

A systematic search was performed and through a screening process, 81 studies were included in this conceptual review. The included studies were analysed using the pragmatic utility meta-synthesis method to develop conceptual understanding and framework. The review process was further strengthened through expert consultation.

Results

The definition of footwear needs is defined as 'footwear requirements for the well-being of a person'. Preconditions of footwear needs include characteristics related to the person, product (f

SUBMITTER: Tunprasert T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12515056 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature