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Clinical audit of foot problems in patients with rheumatoid arthritis treated at Counties Manukau District Health Board, Auckland, New Zealand

Rome, K; Gow, PJ; Dalbeth, N; Chapman, JM (AUT University, BioMed Central Ltd; 2009)

Background At diagnosis, 16% of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients may have foot joint involvement, increasing to 90% as disease duration increases. This can lead to joint instability, difficulties in walking and limitation ...
'Choosing shoes': a preliminary study into the challenges facing clinicians in assessing footwear for rheumatoid patients

Silvester, RN; Williams, AE; Dalbeth, N; Rome, K (AUT University, Bio Med Central Ltd; 2010)

Background: Footwear has been accepted as a therapeutic intervention for the foot affected by rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Evidence relating to the objective assessment of footwear in patients with RA is limited. The aims ...
Footwear characteristics and factors influencing footwear choice in patients with gout

Rome, K; Frecklington, M; McNair, PJ; Gow, P; Dalbeth, N (AUT University, John Wiley & Sons, Inc.; 2011)

OBJECTIVE. Gout is associated with foot pain, impairment and disability. The aim of this study was to assess footwear characteristics and key factors influencing footwear choice in patients with gout. We also wished to ...
Podiatry services for patients with arthritis: an unmet need

Rome, K; Chapman, JM; Williams, AE; Gow, P; Dalbeth, N (AUT University, New Zealand Medical Association; 2010)

Foot problems are extremely common in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). There is ample evidence that foot pain, either alone or as a comorbidity, contributes significantly to disability. Despite the high prevalence ...