This is the official Foot Health Status Questionnaire (FHSQ) V 1.03 software. It decodes responses to the FHSQ and produces accurate scale scores for the questionnaire.

Key features

• Implements the FHSQ V 1.03 scoring algorithm exactly as published.

• Automatically decodes item responses and calculates domain scores (pain, function, footwear, general foot health, physical function, social function, vitality and general health status) using the correct transformations and weighting.

• Produces scores on the standardized 0–100 scale for each domain, where higher scores indicate better foot health.

• Handles missing item responses according to the FHSQ guidance, applying prorating rules when appropriate and flagging cases where scores cannot be computed.

• Generates per-patient score reports and aggregate summaries for groups or study cohorts.

• Outputs results in common formats (CSV and JSON) for integration with electronic health records or research databases.

• Includes basic validation checks to detect out-of-range or inconsistent responses and logs these for review.

Intended users

• Clinicians assessing foot health in individual patients.

• Researchers requiring reproducible, standardized FHSQ scoring for studies.

• Clinics and health services integrating FHSQ results into routine outcome measurement.

Accuracy and compliance

• Scoring logic follows the official FHSQ V 1.03 specifications to ensure comparability with published norms and studies.

• Missing-data handling and prorating rules are applied in line with FHSQ recommendations to minimize biased estimates.

Deliverables

• Individual-level FHSQ domain scores (0–100).

• Missing-data and validation flags for each questionnaire administration.

• Aggregate summary statistics (mean, SD, N valid) by domain for user-defined cohorts.

• Exportable CSV and JSON files for downstream analysis.

System requirements

• Cross-platform compatibility; runs on standard desktop operating systems. Note this is 16 bit legacy software and Windows 10 & 11 now have processes in place to install this software. Details provided in the licence & user manual.

• Minimal dependencies; designed for easy deployment in clinical or research environments.

Support

• Documentation includes scoring rules, missing-data handling, and interpretation notes.

• Contact information for technical support and clarification of scoring procedures is provided with the software package.