Improving patients' experiences of diagnosis and treatment of vertebral fracture: co-production of knowledge sharing resources.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Osteoporosis involves changes to bones that makes them prone to fracture. The most common osteoporotic fracture is vertebral, in which one or more spinal vertebrae collapse. People with vertebral fracture are at high risk of further fractures, however around two-thirds remain undiagnosed. The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) recommends bone protection therapies to reduce this risk. This study aimed to co-produce a range of knowledge sharing resources, for healthcare professionals in primary care and patients, to improve access to timely diagnosis and treatment.

Methods

This study comprised three stages: 1. In-depth interviews with primary care healthcare professionals (n = 21) and patients with vertebral fractures (n = 24) to identify barri

SUBMITTER: Bennett SE 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10880218 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature