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Table 2 Open questions in the evaluation of the educational programme

From: Clinical guidance for podiatrists in the management of foot problems in rheumatic disorders: evaluation of an educational programme for podiatrists using a mixed methods design

Open questions

Response to the open questions

Which parts did you miss in the educational programme?

• Pharmacology, pathologies and connecting with other professions.

• In depth understanding of referral criteria.

• More rheumatism specific foot symptoms, how to recognize and treat.

• More nail and skin disorders.

• More opportunity to practice.

• How to enter a business relationship with regard to rheumatic foot problems.

• Information on the use of the checklists.

Which parts did you find unnecessary in the educational programme?

• The use of ultrasound was to extended.

• Practicing ultrasound.

• The use of the last 2 practice cases.

• Clinical reasoning in 2 practices cases instead of 1.

• The preparation was too much.

Do you have any comments regarding the educational programme?

• The space was too small.

• Rather no e-learning. The e-learning is pleasant.

• Prefer a list of medication.

• The course material is not inherent after one day.

• More and elaborated education is needed.

• The use of ‘healthy’ patients prior to the use of patients with a rheumatic disorder.

• Distinguish between basic screening and extensive screening.

• Skills require more training. Dosed pace for more in depth understanding.