The importance of physical function to people with osteoporosis.

ABSTRACT: There is increasing need to understand patient outcomes in osteoporosis. This article discusses that fracture in osteoporosis can lead to a cycle of impairment, driven by complex psychosocial factors, having a profound impact on physical function/activity which accumulates over time. More information is required on how treatments impact physical function.

Introduction

There is increasing need to understand patient-centred outcomes in osteoporosis (OP) clinical research and management. This multi-method paper provides insight on the effect of OP on patients' physical function and everyday activity.

Methods

Data were collected from three sources: (1) targeted literature review on OP and physical function, conducted in MEDLINE, Embase and PsycINFO; (2) secondary thematic analysi

SUBMITTER: Kerr C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5391375 | biostudies-literature | 2017 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature