How much do patients know about osteoporosis? A survey among patients referred to the dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry exam
CONCLUSION: Patients who undergo the DXA exam are poorly informed about risk factors for osteoporosis, independently of age, education, bone mineral density and risk of fracture. Knowing to suffer from osteoporosis does not increase the likelihood to be informed. It is mandatory to improve the education that is provided to the patients, as there are effective non-pharmacological interventions to prevent and treat osteoporosis.PMID:33905104 | DOI:10.1007/s40520-021-01860-9
Source: Aging Clinical and Experimental Research - Category: Geriatrics Authors: Beatrice Gasperini Antonio Cherubini Roberto Montanari Pierpaolo Lamanna Vanessa Martinez Emilia Prospero Emma Espinosa Source Type: research
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