Living with foot and ankle disorders in rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases: A systematic review of qualitative studies to inform the work of the OMERACT Foot and Ankle Working Group
Authors' conclusion
Findings indicate that foot and ankle disorders impact on multiple areas of patients' lives, and patients' experiences are similar regardless of the RMD.
Study context
- Population
- Patients with rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases (RMDs) (inflammatory arthritis, OA, crystal arthropathies, connective tissue diseases, musculoskeletal conditions without systemic disease) who had experienced foot and ankle problems; qualitative interview or focus group studies in English
- Participants
- 503 patients34 studies
- Outcome
- Outcome domains of importance to patients: symptoms and impact of foot and ankle disorders
Methodological detailsthematic synthesis, CASP qualitative tool, GRADE-CERQual, Six databases searched from inception to March 2022; 1,443 records screened, Included studies: RA (n = 18), OA (n = 5), gout (n = 3), PsA (n = 1), lupus (n = 1), posterior tibial tendon dysfunction (n = 1), plantar heel pain (n = 1), Achilles tendonitis (n = 1), mixed population (n = 3)
- Thematic synthesis
- CASP qualitative tool
- GRADE-CERQual
- Six databases searched from inception to March 2022; 1,443 records screened
- Included studies: RA (n = 18), OA (n = 5), gout (n = 3), PsA (n = 1), lupus (n = 1), posterior tibial tendon dysfunction (n = 1), plantar heel pain (n = 1), Achilles tendonitis (n = 1), mixed population (n = 3)
Pooled result
As reported in the abstract
Descriptive themes from thematic synthesis
- Seven descriptive themes: pain, change in appearance, activity limitations, social isolation, work disruption, financial burden and emotional impact
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Original publication
Living with foot and ankle disorders in rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases: A systematic review of qualitative studies to inform the work of the OMERACT Foot and Ankle Working Group. Semin Arthritis Rheum. Published 11 May 2023. doi:10.
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