Experience of finding footwear and factors contributing to footwear choice in people with gout: a mixed methods study using a web-based survey.

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Experience of finding footwear and factors contributing to footwear choice in people with gout: a mixed methods study using a web-based survey.

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Background:Gout frequently affects the foot, particularly the first metatarsophalangeal joint. People with gout commonly wear ill-fitting footwear that lacks cushioning and support, which may further contribute to foot pain and disability. Footwear with good cushioning and motion control may be an effective non-pharmacological intervention. Currently, there is limited understanding about the footwear experience in people with gout. The aim was to understand footwear characteristics, experienc...

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2019-01-08

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Brenton-Rule, Angela / Dalbeth, Nicola / Edwards, N Lawrence / Rome, Keith

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http://hdl.handle.net/2292/45947

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Humans / Foot Deformities, Acquired / Gout / Cross-Sectional Studies / Equipment Design / Attitude to Health / Choice Behavior / Shoes / Internet / Adult / Aged / Middle Aged / New Zealand / Female / Male

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