About the Manchester-Oxford Foot Questionnaire (MOXFQ)
The Manchester-Oxford Foot Questionnaire (MOXFQ) is a validated, patient-reported outcome measure specifically designed to assess foot and ankle function. This comprehensive questionnaire evaluates pain, walking ability, and social interaction related to foot problems, making it an essential tool for clinicians treating foot and ankle conditions. Originally developed through rigorous psychometric testing, it has been widely adopted in clinical trials and routine practice across multiple countries.
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Clinical Indications
Developer Information
The MOXFQ was developed by a collaborative team from Manchester and Oxford Universities, led by Professor Andrew Garratt and Professor Ray Fitzpatrick. The questionnaire was created specifically for foot and ankle conditions and has been validated across multiple patient populations.
Copyright & Licensing
The Manchester-Oxford Foot Questionnaire is copyrighted by the University of Manchester and Oxford University. Permission for use must be obtained from the copyright holders.
Administration Instructions
Answer all questions about your foot/ankle problems over the past 4 weeks. For each question, tick the box that best describes your situation.
Scoring Methodology
The MOXFQ uses a 5-point Likert scale (0-4) for each question: 0 = No problem, 1 = Mild problem, 2 = Moderate problem, 3 = Severe problem, 4 = Extreme problem. Domain scores are calculated by summing individual question scores and transforming to a 0-100 scale where 0 represents the best possible health state. Lower scores indicate better outcomes.
Meaningful Change Threshold
A change of 10-15 points in any domain score is considered clinically meaningful. For the total score, a change of 8-12 points represents a meaningful improvement or worsening.
Score Interpretation
Understanding what your score means
mild
0 - 25Minimal impact on daily activities
moderate
26 - 50Some impact on daily activities
severe
51 - 75Significant impact on daily activities
very severe
76 - 100Major impact on daily activities
Subscales
This questionnaire measures multiple dimensions
Pain (0-100)
Pain experienced during daily activities
Social Interaction (0-100)
Impact on social activities and relationships
Walking/Standing (0-100)
Difficulty with walking and standing activities
Clinical Limitations & Considerations
The MOXFQ focuses specifically on foot and ankle conditions and may not capture all aspects of lower limb function. The questionnaire is self-reported and may be influenced by patient mood, expectations, or external factors. Some patients may find certain questions difficult to interpret.
Supporting Literature
Key validation and development studies for the Manchester-Oxford Foot Questionnaire (MOXFQ)
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The Manchester-Oxford Foot Questionnaire (MOXFQ): development and validation of a summary index score
Dawson J, Boller I, Doll H, Lavis J, Sharp R, Cooke P, Jenkinson C
Bone & Joint Research, 2013
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