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Activating patients with a tailored bone density test results letter and educational brochure: the PAADRN Randomized Controlled Trial.
This study examined whether a tailored patient-activation letter communicating bone mineral density (BMD) test results plus an educational brochure improved patient activation scores and levels at 12 and 52 wk post-baseline as the mechanism leading to enhanced bone healthcare.
AHRQ-funded; HS023009.
Citation: Wolinsky FD, Lou Y, Edmonds SW .
Activating patients with a tailored bone density test results letter and educational brochure: the PAADRN Randomized Controlled Trial.
J Clin Densitom 2017 Oct/Dec;20(4):464-71. doi: 10.1016/j.jocd.2016.08.012..
Keywords: Education: Patient and Caregiver, Health Literacy, Patient-Centered Healthcare, Patient and Family Engagement, Clinician-Patient Communication