Table 1 Description of final attributes and levels in the hypothetical scenarios
Attribute | Description | Variable names and levels |
|---|---|---|
Pain relief | Following treatment you will have the following pain level | pain_0; no lower limb pain experienced whatsoever, pain_1; A noticeable improvement in lower limb pain, pain_2; no change in the levels of pain |
Improvement in mobility | Following treatment you will have the following ability | mobility_0; Ability to move freely, mobility_1; a noticeable improvement in the ability to move but some limitations, mobility_2; No change in movement ability |
Activities of daily living | Following treatment you will have the following ability | adl_0; Ability to take part in all usual everyday activities, adl_1; Ability to take part in some usual everyday activities, adl_2; No improvement in ability |
Route to podiatry care (foot care) | You will receive podiatry care via | route_0; The appointment includes seeing the consultant, the podiatrist and the physiotherapist in the same visit, route_1; The consultant would decide whether to refer you/your child to the podiatrist |
Waiting time | The waiting time for first podiatry contact will be | Wait; 3months, 6months, 1 year. |
Footwear | Following treatment you will be able to wear | footwear_0; ability to wear most types of shoes, footwear_1; ability to wear limited types of shoes, footwear_2; ability to wear specially made shoes only |
Cost to you | The total cost of the appointment to you will be | Cost; £80, £150, £220. |