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1 to 6 of 6 Research Studies DisplayedAdami G, Saag KG, Mudano G, Saag KG, Mudano AS
Factors associated with the contemplative stage of readiness to initiate osteoporosis treatment.
Osteoporos Int 2020 Jul;31(7):1283-90. doi: 10.1007/s00198-020-05312-4.
AHRQ-funded; HS023009.
Citation: Adami G, Saag KG, Mudano G, Saag KG, Mudano AS .
Factors associated with the contemplative stage of readiness to initiate osteoporosis treatment.
Osteoporos Int 2020 Jul;31(7):1283-90. doi: 10.1007/s00198-020-05312-4..
Keywords: Osteoporosis, Women, Decision Making
Lopez-Olivo MA, des Bordes JKA, Lin H
Comparison of multimedia and printed patient education tools for patients with osteoporosis: a 6-month randomized controlled trial.
Researchers compared the efficacy of adding a multimedia patient education tool involving video modeling to a printed educational booklet on osteoporosis. Participants in the randomized controlled trial were post-menopausal women with osteoporosis. The researchers found that both multimedia and printed tools increased knowledge and decreased decisional conflict to the same extent, and neither of the educational materials proved to be better than the other. For women with limited health literacy, receiving the booklet alone was more effective in reducing decisional conflict after 6 months than the addition of the multimedia tool.
AHRQ-funded; HS019354.
Citation: Lopez-Olivo MA, des Bordes JKA, Lin H .
Comparison of multimedia and printed patient education tools for patients with osteoporosis: a 6-month randomized controlled trial.
Osteoporos Int 2020 May;31(5):857-66. doi: 10.1007/s00198-019-05210-4..
Keywords: Education: Patient and Caregiver, Osteoporosis, Chronic Conditions, Women
Wright NC, Melton ME, Sohail M
Race plays a role in the knowledge, attitudes, and beliefs of women with osteoporosis.
This study examined racial disparities in knowledge of osteoporosis among women aged 65 and over with osteoporosis. Focus groups were created with a total of 48 women (36 white, 12 African American) enrolled. A knowledge scale called “Osteoporosis & You” was used to compare scores. White women had a mean score of 7.8 versus African American women who scored a mean of 6.6 out of 10 on the scale. The “powerful others” domain was significantly higher among African Americans versus white women as well. These racial differences can impact bone health and indicated a need to improve education and awareness about osteoporosis among African American women.
AHRQ-funded; HS023009.
Citation: Wright NC, Melton ME, Sohail M .
Race plays a role in the knowledge, attitudes, and beliefs of women with osteoporosis.
J Racial Ethn Health Disparities 2019 Aug;6(4):707-18. doi: 10.1007/s40615-019-00569-w..
Keywords: Disparities, Racial and Ethnic Minorities, Osteoporosis, Women
LaFleur J, Rillamas-Sun E, Colon-Emeric CS
Fracture rates and bone density among postmenopausal veteran and non-veteran women from the Women's Health Initiative.
The authors compared fracture rates and bone mineral density for veterans and non-veterans using Women's Health Initiative data. They found that veterans had higher 10-year probabilities for any major fracture and hip fracture compared with non-veterans, but that risk of fracture at other anatomic sites did not differ by veteran status. They concluded that female veterans had an increased hip fracture rate not explained by differences in well-recognized fracture risk factors.
AHRQ-funded; HS018582.
Citation: LaFleur J, Rillamas-Sun E, Colon-Emeric CS .
Fracture rates and bone density among postmenopausal veteran and non-veteran women from the Women's Health Initiative.
Gerontologist 2016 Feb;56 Suppl 1:S78-90. doi: 10.1093/geront/gnv677.
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Keywords: Elderly, Injuries and Wounds, Osteoporosis, Women
Crandall CJ, Hovey KM, Andrews CA
Bone mineral density as a predictor of subsequent wrist fractures: findings from the Women's Health Initiative Study.
This paper's objective was to examine associations between the Fracture Risk Assessment Tool (FRAX)-predicted risk of major osteoporotic fracture (MOF), bone mineral density (BMD), BMD change, and wrist fracture. Results showed that lumbar spine and femoral neck BMDs were associated with incident wrist fracture, but the FRAX threshold recommended to identify screening candidates did not identify the majority of women who subsequently experienced wrist fracture.
AHRQ-funded; HS023009.
Citation: Crandall CJ, Hovey KM, Andrews CA .
Bone mineral density as a predictor of subsequent wrist fractures: findings from the Women's Health Initiative Study.
J Clin Endocrinol Metab 2015 Nov;100(11):4315-24. doi: 10.1210/jc.2015-2568.
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Keywords: Injuries and Wounds, Osteoporosis, Risk, Women
Hernandez I, Zhang Y
Comparing clinical and economic outcomes of biologic and conventional medications in postmenopausal women with osteoporosis.
This study compared clinical and economic outcomes between teriparatide (monthly costs $1120) and bisphosphonates (monthly costs $14) among postmenopausal women with osteoporosis. It found that teriparatide users had higher risk of fracture and higher costs, compared with similar bisphosphonates users. The hazard ratios of fracture for teriparatide relative to bisphosphonates ranged from 1.37 to 2.12, depending on methods.
AHRQ-funded; HS018657.
Citation: Hernandez I, Zhang Y .
Comparing clinical and economic outcomes of biologic and conventional medications in postmenopausal women with osteoporosis.
J Eval Clin Pract 2015 Oct;21(5):840-7. doi: 10.1111/jep.12389.
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Keywords: Medication, Women, Osteoporosis, Healthcare Costs