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Predictors of patient education by bone densitometry technologists
Rebecca L Ludwig1, Lori W Turner, Patricia S O'Sullivan
1Department of Imaging and Radiation Sciences, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, USA.
Objective:
This study investigated which factors predict the likelihood of densitometry technologists counseling their patients about osteoporosis prevention.
Method:
Predictors of osteoporosis prevention patient education by bone densitometry technologists were analyzed in a sample of 417 radiologic technologists with ARRT advanced certification in bone densitometry and 158 densitometry technologists, none of whom were ARRT certified in bone densitometry.
Results:
The regression model accounted for 41% of the variation in reports of bone health counseling. Densitometry technologists with high internal motivation and low personal barriers reported educating their patients about osteoporosis prevention.
Conclusion:
Recommendations for increasing bone health promotion include increasing personal interest through sensitivity training, expanding delivery by promoting models for clinical implementation and creating educational opportunities to strengthen counseling skills.
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