Abstract

Patient education is considered to be a key role for podiatrists in the management of patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). However there is no evidence that identifies or supports the most appropriate strategies and content for its delivery. The aim of this study was to identify the nature and content of the current provision by podiatrists in relation to foot health education for people with RA. Any potential barriers to its provision were explored.

Highlights

  • Patient education is considered to be a key role for podiatrists in the management of patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

  • Tools of the trade [group v individual, verbal & written, audio-visual, web-based]. This methodological approach of this study has revealed aspects of patient education, which this group of podiatrists find to be most influential in its overall delivery from their perspective

  • The lead author is currently exploring the same area with patient participants

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The aim of this study was to identify the nature and content of the current provision by podiatrists in relation to foot health education for people with RA

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