Table 2 Outline of the basic and organising themes developed from the thematic analysis

Time restriction in consultations

Influence of time

Timing of delivery–

Limited financial resources

Limited Resources

Limited knowledge of impact of RA on feet

Limited access to group education sessions or patient support group sessions

Gender influence on engagement with footwear advice

Footwear and behaviour change

Influence of Age/occupation of patient on engagement with footwear advice

Influence of patients negative perceptions of podiatrist-advised footwear styles

Too soon–overwhelming/lacks relevance

Negative impact of information provision

Too late–damage already done

Can be perceived as ‘threatening’ if provided ‘incorrectly’