The Arthritis and Musculoskeletal Alliance has announced the publication of the next volume of its Standards of Care documents.
Musculoskeletal foot health problems
This document is the result of a project carried out on behalf of the Podiatry Rheumatic Care Association which involved consultation and consensus of the UK musculoskeletal foot health and service user community. It was funded by the Arthritis Research Campaign (arc).
The purpose of the standards document is to provide a benchmark by which foot health service standards may be evaluated by all stakeholders. It follows the same format as the other ARMA standards documents in that a series of standard statements are presented that encompass the entirety of foot health service provision, supported by evidence based justification and suggestions for foot health service configuration and implementation.
Setting out roles
The standards are directed towards all those involved in planning, delivering and receiving foot care, and provide clarification of roles and responsibilities. Best practice examples are provided throughout to illustrate how these standards may be put into practice.
The standards document is supported by an implementation package which includes educational materials, further examples of good practice and suggested systems that might improve the delivery of foot care.
Copies of the document can be accessed online at: www.prcassoc.org.uk/standards-project or from ARMA at: www.arma.uk.net