Provision of foot health services for people with rheumatoid arthritis in New South Wales: a web-based survey of local podiatrists.

ABSTRACT:

Background

It 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.

Methods

An 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. D

SUBMITTER: Hendry GJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3765430 | biostudies-literature | 2013 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature