Education and Communication on the Topic of Osteonecrosis of the Jaw When Taking Bone-Stabilizing Drugs.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

The aim of this study was to analyze the communication between doctors and patients who were taking bone-stabilizing medication and in rare cases developed osteonecrosis of the jaw as a result.

Material and methods

A standardized questionnaire recorded deficits based on patient experiences. These data were used to develop solution strategies for improving doctor-patient communication and the benefit-risk assessment of medication use.

Results

Most patients were satisfied with the information provided by their doctor; however, one in three (29.8%) were not informed about possible side effects, and a quarter (24.6%) only found out about osteonecrosis of the jaw through their own research. Only half (45.7%) were asked about risk factors, and most information ma

SUBMITTER: Saur FG 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11534630 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature