The ABC-Foot Survey: Assessment of Beliefs and Clinical practice for Foot Osteoarthritis
What is the purpose of the study?
The purpose of this study is to describe podiatrists’ and physiotherapists’ current management of people with foot osteoarthritis, and to explore their views and experiences concerning their role in treating this patient group. As you may know, foot osteoarthritis is very common. This research will help us to better understand the clinical practice of podiatrists and physiotherapists regarding foot osteoarthritis and about the different treatment approaches they use when managing patients with this condition. The results of this study will help to direct further research to develop and evaluate interventions for people with foot osteoarthritis.
Who can participate?
You can participate in the study if you are a:
- Qualified podiatrists or physiotherapists who is registered to practise.
- Podiatrists or physiotherapists who has seen at least one case of foot osteoarthritis in the last 6 months.
What will you have to do?
The project consists of completion of a cross-sectional questionnaire (one questionnaire only). The questionnaire should take approximately 15 minutes to complete. If you agree to take part, the questionnaire may be completed online via the web link provided below. Alternatively, you may ask the researchers for a paper copy of the questionnaire to be posted to you with a prepaid return envelope. If you do not treat people with foot osteoarthritis, you will only need to answer the first question to indicate this.
This is a survey, not a test, therefore it is important that when completing the questionnaire you answer each question honestly. If you agree to further contact, you may be invited to take part in an interview to explore the management of this patient population in more detail.
Respondents will be entered in the draw to win an iPad mini if they indicate they wish to do so.
Will my details be kept confidential?
No findings that could identify you will be published. All data and results will be handled in a strictly confidential manner. This project is subject to the requirements of the Human Research Ethics Committee of the University of Sydney (HREC Protocol No. 2014/801) and the University of Melbourne (HREC No. 1443509).
What to do next?
If you would like to read the plain anguage statement, please click here
To begin the survey, please click "Next" below.
Please note: this survey has been optimised for completion on a desktop computer. You may still complete it on a mobile device however some questions may experience problems.