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Osteoporosis Knowledge Among Spine Surgery Patients.
Charla R Fischer1, Eshan Vasudeva2, Bryan Beaubrun1
1NYU Langone Orthopedic Hospital, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, New York, New York.
International Journal of Spine Surgery
|January 9, 2019
Summary
First-time spine surgery patients demonstrate strong osteoporosis knowledge, with no significant difference in scores whether they received an information packet or not. This suggests a good baseline understanding and willingness to engage in osteoporosis treatment.
Area of Science:
- Orthopedics
- Bone Health
- Patient Education
Background:
- Osteoporosis poses a significant risk for patients undergoing spine surgery.
- Assessing patient knowledge and attitudes is crucial for effective management.
- First-time spine surgery patients represent a unique population for osteoporosis evaluation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the existing knowledge and attitudes regarding osteoporosis in patients scheduled for their first spine surgery.
- To determine if providing an informational packet impacts osteoporosis knowledge scores.
Main Methods:
- An electronic survey, including the Facts on Osteoporosis Quiz (FOOQ), was administered to first-time spine surgery patients.
- Patients were randomized to receive an information packet before the quiz or proceed directly to the survey.
- Demographic data and prior osteoporosis experience were collected.
Main Results:
- A total of 63 patients completed the survey (29 information packet group, 34 control group).
- Mean FOOQ scores were similar between groups (16.37 vs. 15.62, P=.12), indicating no statistically significant difference.
- The information packet group showed a trend towards higher interest (P=.068).
Conclusions:
- First-time spine surgery patients exhibit high osteoporosis knowledge, surpassing general at-risk populations.
- An informational packet did not significantly alter osteoporosis knowledge scores in this cohort.
- Patients undergoing initial spine surgery possess a solid understanding of osteoporosis, indicating readiness for integrated treatment approaches.
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