biostudies-literatureBernalte-Marti VUniversitat Jaume I33https://www.ebi.ac.uk/biostudies/studies/S-EPMC12844863biostudies-literatureUnknown16(1)<b>Background/Objectives</b>: Self-care is central to chronic illness management and is particularly relevant in osteoporosis to prevent complications and improve quality of life. Grounded in Riegel's middle-range theory of self-care of chronic illness, the study sought to understand the contextual, emotional, and structural influences shaping self-care in people living with osteoporosis. <b>Aim</b>: The aim of this study was to explore patient-reported barriers and facilitators to self-care behaviors among individuals living with osteoporosis. <b>Methods</b>: A qualitative descriptive design was conducted using in-depth, semi-structured interviews with 20 patients with osteoporosis recruited via convenience sampling. Data were coded deductively and analyzed using Mayring's qualitative conNursing reports (Pavia, Italy)Barriers and Facilitators to Self-Care Behaviors in People Living with Osteoporosis: A Qualitative Descriptive Study.PMC12844863UJI-2024-20Alvaro RBernalte-Marti VTormen MPucciarelli GTedesco CBasilici Zannetti EPennini ACittadini NCuoco AVellone EMaria MfalseBarriers and Facilitators to Self-Care Behaviors in People Living with Osteoporosis: A Qualitative Descriptive Study.<b>Background/Objectives</b>: Self-care is central to chronic illness management and is particularly relevant in osteoporosis to prevent complications and improve quality of life. Grounded in Riegel's middle-range theory of self-care of chronic illness, the study sought to understand the contextual, emotional, and structural influences shaping self-care in people living with osteoporosis. <b>Aim</b>: The aim of this study was to explore patient-reported barriers and facilitators to self-care behaviors among individuals living with osteoporosis. <b>Methods</b>: A qualitative descriptive design was conducted using in-depth, semi-structured interviews with 20 patients with osteoporosis recruited via convenience sampling. Data were coded deductively and analyzed using Mayring's qualitative con2026-01-01T00:00:00Z2026 Jan2026-06-16T03:08:55.759Z2026-06-16T03:06:57.843ZS-EPMC128448634159113010.3390/nursrep16010033