Foot Care Preferences in Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis
Author Information
Author(s): Hendry Gordon J, Gardner-Medwin Janet, Turner Debbie E, Woodburn Jim, Lorgelly Paula K
Primary Institution: School of Biomedical and Health Sciences, University of Western Sydney
Hypothesis
What are the preferences of parents for foot care attributes in children with juvenile idiopathic arthritis?
Conclusion
Parents prefer improvements in health outcomes over non-health outcomes and service process attributes for foot care in children with JIA.
Supporting Evidence
- Parents preferred a reduction in pain and improvements in mobility.
- Parents valued the ability to perform activities of daily living and wear desired footwear.
- Referral to a multi-disciplinary foot-care programme was preferred.
- Waiting time for initial consultation was less important compared to health outcomes.
Takeaway
Parents want their children to feel less pain and be able to do more activities, and they don't mind spending money to make that happen.
Methodology
A discrete choice experiment (DCE) questionnaire was developed and self-completed by parents of children with JIA.
Limitations
The cost attribute was not significant, meaning willingness-to-pay values could not be estimated.
Participant Demographics
Parents of children/adolescents with juvenile idiopathic arthritis and disease-related foot problems.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p=0.118
Statistical Significance
p<0.01
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