Impact of quality of life related to foot problems: a case-control study

Foot problems are highly prevalent conditions, being a frequent reason for medical and podiatric consultation.

The aim of this study was to compare the differences in quality of life (QoL) related to foot health in people with and without the presence of foot problems. A case-control study was carried out in an outpatient center, where a clinician recorded data related to sociodemographic and clinical characteristics.

The sample consisted of 498 participants (249 cases and 249 controls), with a median age of 30 years and an interquartile range of 23 years.

The differences between the groups were statistically significant for gender, age, footwear, general health, foot health, and physical activity.

Cases showed lower scores for the domain of footwear, physical activity, and vitality compared to controls.

Foot pathologies have a negative impact on the quality of life related to foot health, and the domains of footwear, general health, and physical activity seem to be the factors that are associated with the presence of alterations and foot deformities.

Published: 15 July 2021

source:

https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-021-93902-5

https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-021-93902-5