Abstract
Methods All RA patients under hospital care in a defined geographical area (Bristol Community Health) were identified. A random sample was sent a postal survey (reminder after 3 weeks) about presence of foot problems, disability (Health Assessment Questionnaire (HAQ)), patient characteristics (age, disease duration, arthritis medication and co-morbidities), and foot care received (if any), including podiatry, orthotics and orthopaedics. Measures of impact (Foot Impact Scale (FIS)) with additional questions (numerical rating scales) related to importance, severity, coping and ability to work derived from a previous study. Socio-economic status was established by IMD scores from postcodes
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