Table 5 The percentage of participants scoring a certain response category on questions related to facilitators and barriers for the use of the podiatry protocol for rheumatic foot problems (n = 23)
| Â | (Strongly) Disagree | Neither agree nor disagree | (Strongly) Agree |
|---|---|---|---|
Facilitators | |||
  The use of the protocol supports me in which rheumatism-related foot symptoms I have to monitor | 9% | 4% | 87% |
 The recommendations on the treatment are clear and understandable to me | 4% | 9% | 87% |
 The use of the protocol helps me to improve my knowledge | 26% | 13% | 78% |
 The use of the protocol supports me in using the diagnostic categories | 4% | 22% | 74% |
 The use of the protocol supports me in the use of ‘stepped care’ treatment | 9% | 17% | 74% |
 I have read or remembered the instruction to apply it | 13% | 13% | 74% |
 In the practice where I work is sufficient equipment to apply it | 4% | 22% | 74% |
 Patients cooperate well in applying it | 0% | 26% | 74% |
 The use of the protocol supports me in clinical reasoning | 4% | 26% | 70% |
 Adjustments in the diagnostic phase are clear and understandable for me | 4% | 35% | 61% |
 I have enough skills to apply it | 17% | 22% | 61% |
 The protocol is easy to use | 22% | 22% | 57% |
 I have enough knowledge to apply it | 26% | 26% | 48% |
 The protocol is applicable in daily practice | 26% | 30% | 44% |
 Managers work well in applying it | 4% | 52% | 44% |
 The protocol fits my way of working | 44% | 17% | 39% |
 I can integrate it well into daily activities | 26% | 44% | 30% |
 The lay-out promotes ease of use | 30% | 35% | 35% |
 The protocol invites me to consult more with experts | 26% | 39% | 35% |
 I see enough patients with rheumatic foot problems to be able to apply it | 39% | 30% | 30% |
 Colleague podiatrists work well in applying it | 13% | 65% | 22% |
 GP’s or other specialists work well in applying it | 13% | 83% | 4% |
Barriers | |||
 It takes too much time | 4% | 30% | 65% |
 There should be a financial compensation for working with it | 26% | 30% | 44% |
 The reimbursement for the treatment that the patients receives is an obstacle to apply it | 30% | 48% | 22% |
 The protocol leaves no room for my own decisions | 57% | 35% | 9% |
 I first use other therapies before I switch to inlays | 30% | 61% | 9% |
 I generally have resistance to working with treatment protocols | 61% | 30% | 9% |
 I think that certain parts are incorrect | 61% | 35% | 4% |