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Multidisciplinary patient education in groups increases knowledge on osteoporosis: a randomized controlled trial
Dorthe Nielsen1, Jesper Ryg, Nis Nissen
1Department of Endocrinology, Odense University Hospital, Odense, Denmark. dorthe.nielsen@OUH.fyns
Scandinavian Journal of Public Health
|June 10, 2008
Summary
A group education program significantly improved osteoporosis knowledge in patients. This intervention particularly benefited individuals with lower education levels, enhancing their understanding of the disease.
Area of Science:
- Osteoporosis management
- Patient education
- Health literacy
Background:
- Pharmacological treatment is effective for osteoporosis but faces low patient compliance.
- Compliance is inversely related to a patient's educational level.
- Enhancing patient knowledge may improve adherence to osteoporosis treatment.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the impact of a group-based multidisciplinary education program on osteoporosis knowledge.
- To determine if the education program improves patient understanding of osteoporosis.
Main Methods:
- 300 osteoporosis patients were randomized into an education ('school') group or a control group.
- The education group received multidisciplinary teaching from nurses, physiotherapists, dieticians, and doctors.
- Patient knowledge was assessed using a validated questionnaire at baseline and 3 months.
Main Results:
- The education program significantly increased osteoporosis knowledge compared to the control group (p<0.001).
- In the education group, a higher gain in knowledge was observed in patients with lower educational attainment (Rho=-0.25, p<0.01).
Conclusions:
- Group-based multidisciplinary education is an effective strategy to significantly enhance patient knowledge of osteoporosis.
- This educational approach shows promise for improving health literacy and potentially treatment compliance in osteoporosis patients.
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