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Foot health education provision for people with rheumatoid arthritis–an online survey of UK podiatrists’ perceptions (2016)
Journal Article
Graham, A., & Williams, A. (2016). Foot health education provision for people with rheumatoid arthritis–an online survey of UK podiatrists’ perceptions. Journal of Foot and Ankle Research, 9(13), https://doi.org/10.1186/s13047-016-0145-6

Background Patient education supports general disease self-management and in relation to foot problems, it is recommended as a key intervention for people with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Further, it is known what the foot health educational (FHE) ne... Read More about Foot health education provision for people with rheumatoid arthritis–an online survey of UK podiatrists’ perceptions.

Foot health education in people with rheumatoid arthritis : a survey of patients’ perceived needs and experiences (2016)
Journal Article
Graham, A. (2016). Foot health education in people with rheumatoid arthritis : a survey of patients’ perceived needs and experiences. Rheumatology, 55(Supp.1), i1. https://doi.org/10.1093/rheumatology/kew077

Objective Up to 90% of people with rheumatoid arthritis experience foot problems leading to reduced function, mobility, quality of life and social participation and impacts on body image, but can be improved with; general foot care, orthoses, footwe... Read More about Foot health education in people with rheumatoid arthritis : a survey of patients’ perceived needs and experiences.

‘Trial and error…’, ‘…happy patients’ and ‘…an old toy in the cupboard’: a qualitative investigation of factors that influence practitioners in their prescription of foot orthoses (2016)
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orthoses. Journal of Foot and Ankle Research, 9(11), 1-8. https://doi.org/10.1186/s13047-016-0142-9

Background: Foot orthoses are used to manage of a plethora of lower limb conditions. However, whilst the theoretical foundations might be relatively consistent, actual practices and therefore the experience of patients is likely to be less so. The... Read More about ‘Trial and error…’, ‘…happy patients’ and ‘…an old toy in the cupboard’: a qualitative investigation of factors that influence practitioners in their prescription of foot orthoses.

INGA 3D - creative transfer of competence in 3D footwear CAD to VET professionals (2016)
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Mihai, A., Costea, M., Sarghie, B., Almodovar Falco, E., Perez, R., San Martin, A., …Gomez, M. (2016). INGA 3D - creative transfer of competence in 3D footwear CAD to VET professionals. Revista de pielărie - încălţăminte, 16(1), 43-54

INGA 3D project - Creative Transfer of Competence in 3D Footwear CAD to VET Professionals aims to transfer and extend innovative software solutions and 3D technologies for Footwear Computer Aided Design. The project brings together universities, rese... Read More about INGA 3D - creative transfer of competence in 3D footwear CAD to VET professionals.

An action research approach to facilitating the adoption of a foot health assessment tool in India (2015)
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Harrison-Blount, M., Cullen, M., Nester, C., & Williams, A. (2015). An action research approach to facilitating the adoption of a foot health assessment tool in India. Journal of Foot and Ankle Research, 8(52), https://doi.org/10.1186/s13047-015-0108-3

Background: India has a diabetes population that is growing and alongside this, the incidence of limb threatening foot problems is increasing. Foot health care provision does not yet meet this demand. In one locality in India, clinicians had an uns... Read More about An action research approach to facilitating the adoption of a foot health assessment tool in India.

Health beliefs surrounding leprosy induced foot ulceration ; an exploratory qualitative study from South Nepal (2015)
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South Nepal. Leprosy Review, 86(Sep), 254-264

Leprosy is a complex and multi-faceted disease responsible for significant disability in several endemic countries. Physical impairments caused by leprosy are often amplified by local sociocultural phenomena in many parts of the world. In Nepal, s... Read More about Health beliefs surrounding leprosy induced foot ulceration ; an exploratory qualitative study from South Nepal.

Foot health education for people with rheumatoid arthritis : 'A Game of chance…' – a survey of patients' experiences (2015)
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Graham, A., & Williams, A. (2015). Foot health education for people with rheumatoid arthritis : 'A Game of chance…' – a survey of patients' experiences. Musculoskeletal Care, 14(1), 37-46. https://doi.org/10.1002/msc.1111

Objective: Up to 90% of people with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) experience foot problems leading to reduced function, mobility, quality of life and social participation, and impacts on body image, but these can be improved with general foot care, ort... Read More about Foot health education for people with rheumatoid arthritis : 'A Game of chance…' – a survey of patients' experiences.

An investigation into the scale and impact of self-reported foot problems associated with systemic lupus erythematosus. A study protocol and survey questionnaire development (2015)
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Williams, A., Cherry, L., Blake, A., Alcacer-Pitarch, B., Edwards, C., Hopkinson, N., …Teh, L. (2015). An investigation into the scale and impact of self-reported foot problems associated with systemic lupus erythematosus. A study protocol and survey questionnaire development. Musculoskeletal Care, 13(3), https://doi.org/10.1002/msc.1119

Background Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) can manifest with arthralgia and myalgia, and in severe cases, disorganisation of the joints and tendon rupture. Further, Raynaud’s phenomenon and other circulatory problems such as vasculitis have been... Read More about An investigation into the scale and impact of self-reported foot problems associated with systemic lupus erythematosus. A study protocol and survey questionnaire development.

The role of therapeutic footwear in preventing foot ulceration (2015)
Journal Article
Williams, A. (2015). The role of therapeutic footwear in preventing foot ulceration

This paper explores some of the literature on aspects of therapeutic footwear and draws from the author’s clinical experience of providing footwear and orthoses to people with diabetes. The purpose is to highlight aspects of this intervention withi... Read More about The role of therapeutic footwear in preventing foot ulceration.

An exploratory phenomenological study exploring the experiences of people with systemic disease who have undergone lower limb amputation and its impact on their well-being. (2014)
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Washington, E., & Williams, A. (2016). An exploratory phenomenological study exploring the experiences of people with systemic disease who have undergone lower limb amputation and its impact on their well-being. Prosthetics and Orthotics International, 40(1), 44-50. https://doi.org/10.1177/0309364614556838

Study Design A qualitative study utilising an iterative approach in line with the philosophy of interpretive phenomenology. Background Amputation is a life-changing event accompanied by challenges for the affected person with time-dependent depres... Read More about An exploratory phenomenological study exploring the experiences of people with systemic disease who have undergone lower limb amputation and its impact on their well-being..

The assessment and management of diabetes related lower limb problems in India - an action research approach to integrating best practice (2014)
Journal Article
Harrison-Blount, M., Cullen, M., Nester, C., & Williams, A. (2014). The assessment and management of diabetes related lower limb problems in India - an action research approach to integrating best practice. Journal of Foot and Ankle Research, 7(30), https://doi.org/10.1186/1757-1146-7-30

Background: In this article the authors explore the current issues and barriers related to achieving successful outcomes to diabetic foot complications in India. This was achieved by engaging clinicians in taking ownership of the problems and fac... Read More about The assessment and management of diabetes related lower limb problems in India - an action research approach to integrating best practice.

‘Focus on feet’ – the effects of systemic lupus erythematosus: a narrative review of the literature (2013)
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a narrative review of the literature. Lupus, 22(10), 1017-1023. https://doi.org/10.1177/0961203313498805

Background: The manifestations of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) vary between individuals, from the severe and life-threatening renal and central nervous system involvement, to the involvement of skin, musculoskeletal and vascular system, and t... Read More about ‘Focus on feet’ – the effects of systemic lupus erythematosus: a narrative review of the literature.

Meeting the demands of a podiatry service for patients with arthritis (2013)
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Rome, K., Erikson, K., Ng, A., Gow, P., Sahid, H., & Williams, A. (2013). Meeting the demands of a podiatry service for patients with arthritis. Journal of Foot and Ankle Research, 6(S1), O32-O32. https://doi.org/10.1186/1757-1146-6-S1-O32

Despite evidence for the need of podiatry services, podiatry is frequently an underused and under-resourced service and in many areas in New Zealand there is no specialist podiatry service. In support of specialist foot care, a new podiatric rheumato... Read More about Meeting the demands of a podiatry service for patients with arthritis.

A new podiatry service for patients with arthritis (2013)
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Rome, K., Erikson, K., Ng, A., Gow, P., Hazra, S., & Williams, A. (2013). A new podiatry service for patients with arthritis

Aim The aims of this study were to identify the impact of a new podiatric rheumatology service on reducing foot pain, impairment and disability in patients with foot problems associated with rheumatic disease, and to report on patient satisfaction... Read More about A new podiatry service for patients with arthritis.

Guidelines for the management of people with foot health problems related to rheumatoid arthritis: a survey of their use in podiatry practice (2013)
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arthritis: a survey of their use in podiatry practice. Journal of Foot and Ankle Research, 6(23), 1-8. https://doi.org/10.1186/1757-1146-6-23

Background: In the last decade there has been a significant expansion in the body of knowledge on the effects of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) on the foot and the management of these problems. Aligned with this has been the development of specialist c... Read More about Guidelines for the management of people with foot health problems related to rheumatoid arthritis: a survey of their use in podiatry practice.

Foot orthoses for the management of low back pain: a qualitative approach capturing the patient’s perspective (2013)
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patient’s perspective. Journal of Foot and Ankle Research, 6(17), 1-8. https://doi.org/10.1186/1757-1146-6-17

Background: The onset of non specific low back pain is associated with heavy lifting, age, female gender, and poor general health, with psychological factors being predictors of it becoming chronic. Additionally, it is thought that altered lower li... Read More about Foot orthoses for the management of low back pain: a qualitative approach capturing the patient’s perspective.

'My feet - visible, but ignored . . . ' A qualitative study of foot care for people with rheumatoid arthritis (2012)
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Williams, A., & Graham, A. (2012). 'My feet - visible, but ignored . . . ' A qualitative study of foot care for people with rheumatoid arthritis. Clinical Rehabilitation, 26(10), 952-959. https://doi.org/10.1177/0269215511434995

Objective: To explore patients’ experiences of foot problems associated with rheumatoid arthritis, from onset of symptoms to being provided with foot health interventions. Design: A qualitative design was used with an interpretive phenomenological a... Read More about 'My feet - visible, but ignored . . . ' A qualitative study of foot care for people with rheumatoid arthritis.

Foot health education for people with rheumatoid arthritis : the practitioner's perspective (2012)
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Graham, A., Hammond, A., & Williams, A. (2012). Foot health education for people with rheumatoid arthritis : the practitioner's perspective. Journal of Foot and Ankle Research, 5(2), https://doi.org/10.1186/1757-1146-5-2

Background: Patient education is considered to be a key role for podiatrists in the management of patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Patient education has undoubtedly led to improved clinical outcomes, however no attempts have been made to opti... Read More about Foot health education for people with rheumatoid arthritis : the practitioner's perspective.

Inter-assessor reliability of practice based biomechanical assessment of the foot and ankle (2012)
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and ankle. Journal of Foot and Ankle Research, 5(14), https://doi.org/10.1186/1757-1146-5-14

Background There is no consensus on which protocols should be used to assess foot and lower limb biomechanics in clinical practice. The reliability of many assessments has been questioned by previous research. The aim of this investigation was to... Read More about Inter-assessor reliability of practice based biomechanical assessment of the foot and ankle.