Background: The purpose of this study is to evaluate the knowledge and attitudes on
osteoporosis among first-time spine surgery patients. Methods: An electronic survey …

A low level of knowledge and awareness of specifics regarding osteoporosis among
orthopedic nurses can compromise the quality of patient education and nursing care. There …

Background: Osteoporosis is a disease that affects bone and causes a low bone density and
deterioration of bone micro-architecture. It affects 36.6% of those over age 50 in Saudi …

This study examines factors associated with osteoporosis awareness and knowledge using
Osteoporosis Prevention and Awareness Tool (OPAAT). Of 410 patients, majority of patients …

Background Osteoporosis knowledge is an important contributor to improving exercise and
calcium intake behaviour. However, there are few validated instruments for measuring …

Objective: to develop a self-administered questionnaire (OPQ) to assess the patient's
knowledge about osteoporosis. Methods: an initial item pool of 71 questions was developed …

Abstract Treatment gap between the treatment guideline and real clinical practice of
osteoporosis has been found to be worldwide. Although insufficient knowledge of guardians …

Knowledge about osteoporosis was assessed using the Osteoporosis Questionnaire (OPQ)
in 100 Bruneian women over 40 years of age, attending an Orthopaedic clinic. The mean …

Introduction: Osteoporosis affects nearly half of the US population. Screening methods are
improving but remain inadequate, leaving the disease underdiagnosed and undertreated …

For healthcare professionals who treat individuals with osteoporosis, it is vital that they
receive adequate education on osteoporosis to ensure sufficient knowledge of osteoporosis …