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Area of Science:

  • Gerontology
  • Bone Health
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Osteoporosis is a significant health concern, leading to fractures, disability, and death.
  • Patients with fragility fractures often lack awareness of osteoporosis risk factors and appropriate management.
  • This knowledge gap prevents timely and effective treatment, exacerbating patient outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess osteoporosis knowledge and self-efficacy in hospitalized patients with fragility fractures.
  • To evaluate the impact of a targeted educational intervention on patient knowledge and self-efficacy.
  • To identify strategies for improving osteoporosis care in this vulnerable population.

Main Methods:

  • An evidence-based practice project utilizing a pre-post intervention design.
  • A convenience sample of 25 participants aged 50 and older admitted with fragility fractures.
  • Educational intervention focused on osteoporosis risk factors, prevention, and management, with knowledge and self-efficacy assessments.

Main Results:

  • Participants demonstrated a significant knowledge deficit regarding osteoporosis prior to the intervention.
  • Post-intervention data revealed a notable increase in both osteoporosis knowledge and self-efficacy scores.
  • The educational intervention proved effective in bridging the knowledge gap.

Conclusions:

  • Hospitalized patients with fragility fractures exhibit a critical knowledge gap concerning osteoporosis.
  • Healthcare providers can effectively enhance patient knowledge and self-efficacy through targeted osteoporosis education.
  • Improving patient education is crucial for better osteoporosis management and fracture prevention.