The Methods for Foot Function Index and Foot and Ankle Outcome Score Measurement: A Comparison between Paper-and-Pencil Method and Electronic Method

Background:Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic inflammatory joint disease which affects the joints and soft tissues of the foot and ankle. Rocker shoes may be prescribed for the symptomatic foot in rheumatoid arthritis; however, there is a limited evidence base to support the use of rocker shoes in these patients.Objectives:The aim of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of heel-to-toe rocker shoes on pain, disability, and activity limitation in patients with rheumatoid arthritis.Study design:Clinical trial.Methods:Seventeen female patients with rheumatoid arthritis of 1 year or more duration, disease activity score of less than 2.6, and foot and ankle pain were recruited. Heel-to-toe rocker shoe was made according to each patient’s foot size. All the patients were evaluated immediately, 7 and 30 days after their first visit. Foot Function Index values were recorded at each appointment.Results:With the use of rocker shoes, Foot Function Index values decreased in all subscales. This reduction was noted in the first visit and was maintained throughout the trials.Conclusion:Rocker shoe can improve pain, disability, and activity limitation in patients with rheumatoid foot pain. All the subjects reported improved comfort levels.Clinical relevanceThe results of this study showed that high-top, heel-to-toe rocker shoe with wide toe box was effective at reducing foot and ankle pain. It was also regarded as comfortable and acceptable footwear by the patients with rheumatoid foot problems.

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Reliability, validity and responsiveness of the Italian version of the Foot Function Index in patients with foot and ankle diseases

Quality of Life Research ◽

10.1007/s11136-013-0435-4 ◽

2013 ◽

Vol 23 (1) ◽

pp. 277-284 ◽

Cited By ~ 19

Author(s):

Nicolò Martinelli ◽

Gennaro Maria Scotto ◽

Elena Sartorelli ◽

Carlo Bonifacini ◽

Alberto Bianchi ◽

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Keyword(s):

Foot And Ankle ◽

Italian Version ◽

Foot Function Index ◽

Function Index ◽

Foot Function

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Validation of the Turkish version of the Revised Foot Function Index for patients with foot and ankle disorders

Foot and Ankle Surgery ◽

10.1016/j.fas.2019.08.002 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 26 (6) ◽

pp. 624-629

Author(s):

Gozde Yagci ◽

Suat Erel ◽

Vural Okunakol

Keyword(s):

Foot And Ankle ◽

Turkish Version ◽

Foot Function Index ◽

Function Index ◽

Foot Function

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Reliability of the Foot Function Index: A Report of the AOFAS Outcomes Committee

Foot & Ankle International ◽

10.1177/107110070502601112 ◽

2005 ◽

Vol 26 (11) ◽

pp. 962-967 ◽

Cited By ~ 65

Author(s):

Julie Agel ◽

James L. Beskin ◽

Michael Brage ◽

Gregory P. Guyton ◽

Nancy J. Kadel ◽

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Keyword(s):

Daily Living ◽

Systemic Disease ◽

Office Visit ◽

Initial Response ◽

Foot And Ankle ◽

Foot Surgery ◽

Foot Function Index ◽

Function Index ◽

Foot Function ◽

American Orthopaedic

Background: There currently is no widely used, validated, self-administered instrument for measuring musculoskeletal functional status in individuals with nonsystemic foot disorders. The purpose of this paper was to report on the assessment of reliability of one of these instruments. We wanted to determine if the Foot Function Index (FFI), which has been validated in rheumatoid patients without fixed foot deformity or prior foot surgery, would be reliable for a population of patients with foot complaints without systemic disease. Methods: Patients were recruited from five orthopaedic offices where the physicians were members of the American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society. Patients were asked to complete the FFI at the time of their initial office visit and then were givena second copy to complete and return by mail 1 week after their visit. Results: Ninety-six patients completed the first questionnaire, and 54 patients completed the second. Reliability in this population was acceptable with an average of 23.5% of the patients providing retest values within one point of the initial response and an average of 45.3% of the patients providing the same response, for a total of 68.8% of all respondents answering within one point between their initial and second questionnaire. In two of the three categories, there were frequent nonresponses or no applicable responses. Four questions, two in the pain section and two in the activity limitation section, generated 20% or more of the nonapplicable answers. Conclusions: The FFI appears to be a reasonable tool for low functioning individuals with foot disorders. It may not be appropriate for individuals who function at or above the level of independent activities of daily living.

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Adaptation and Validation of the Foot Function Index-Revised Short Form into Polish

BioMed Research International ◽

10.1155/2017/6051698 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 2017 ◽

pp. 1-7 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Radosław Rutkowski ◽

Małgorzata Gałczyńska-Rusin ◽

Małgorzata Gizińska ◽

Marcin Straburzyński-Lupa ◽

Agata Zdanowska ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Short Form ◽

Health Assessment ◽

Reliability And Validity ◽

Functional Condition ◽

Foot Function Index ◽

Function Index ◽

Interclass Correlation ◽

Polish Version ◽

Foot Function ◽

High Level

Purpose. The aim of the present study was to adapt the Foot Function Index-Revised Short Form (FFI-RS) questionnaire into Polish and verify its reliability and validity in a group of patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Methods. The study included 211 patients suffering from RA. The FFI-RS questionnaire underwent standard linguistic adaptation and its psychometric parameters were investigated. The enrolled participants had been recruited for seven months as a convenient sample from the rheumatological hospital in Śrem (Poland). They represented different sociodemographic characteristics and were characterized as rural and city environments residents. Results. The mean age of the patients was 58.9±10.2 years. The majority of patients (85%) were female. The average final FFI-RS score was 62.9±15.3. The internal consistency was achieved at a high level of 0.95 in Cronbach’s alpha test, with an interclass correlation coefficient ranging between 0.78 and 0.84. A strong correlation was observed between the FFI-RS and Health Assessment Questionnaire-Disability Index (HAQ-DI) questionnaires. Conclusion. The Polish version of FFI-RS-PL indicator is an important tool for evaluating the functional condition of patients’ feet and can be applied in the diagnosis and treatment of Polish-speaking patients suffering from RA.

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