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- The study aimed to evaluate whether individuals with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) are wearing properly fitting shoes.
- Conducted over a year in A Coruña, Spain, the research included 166 patients who had their foot and shoe dimensions measured using a validated device.
- Results showed that a significant number of participants (59.03%) wore shoes that were not the correct size, highlighting the importance of proper footwear fitting in managing foot health for those with RA.
Article Abstract
Purpose: The aim of this descriptive study was to determine whether people with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) wear adequately fitting footwear.
Design: This observational study was carried out in a health center between January and December 2014 in the state of A Coruña, Spain.
Method: A total of 166 patients (47 men, 119 women) completed all stages of the research process. A validated Brannock Device was used to record foot and shoe length and width.
Findings: Only 64 (38.55%) participants wore shoes that met the needs and requirements of their feet, and 98 (59.03%) participants wore the incorrect shoe size, at least in one foot.
Conclusions: Many patients with RA often wear shoes that are too narrow for their foot. Assessing the proper footwear fit is an important part of the clinical foot examination.
Clinical Relevance: Early detection of inappropriate shoe size in patients with RA allows rehabilitation nurses to optimize foot health.
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