Public priorities for osteoporosis and fracture research: results from a general population survey.

ABSTRACT: This is the first national study of public and patient research priorities in osteoporosis and fracture. We have identified new research areas of importance to members of the public, particularly 'access to information from health professionals'. The findings are being incorporated into the research strategy of the National Osteoporosis Society.

Purpose

This study aimed to prioritise, with patients and public members, research topics for the osteoporosis research agenda.

Methods

An e-survey to identify topics for research was co-designed with patient representatives. A link to the e-survey was disseminated to supporters of the UK National Osteoporosis Society (NOS) in a monthly e-newsletter. Responders were asked to indicate their top priority for research across four topics

SUBMITTER: Paskins Z 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5409917 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature