2020
DOI: 10.1007/s11657-020-00766-9
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Public priorities for osteoporosis and fracture research: results from a focus group study

Abstract: Four focus groups were conducted with members of the public to identify important areas for future osteoporosis research. Participants identified priorities to increase public awareness of osteoporosis, reduce delays in diagnosis, improve communication between healthcare providers and to improve follow-up and information provision about causes of osteoporosis, medication harms and prognosis. Purpose Patients and the public must be involved in setting research agendas to ensure relevant and impactful questions … Show more

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“…The others were arguably intended for a more medical audience [ 22 , 23 ]. Previous qualitative research has highlighted confusion over the roles of FLS clinicians and other clinicians involved in osteoporosis care [ 40 , 41 ]. Statements relating to physical examination were rated as being of relatively low importance by clinicians, and free-text comments supported the assertion that some FLS clinicians do not perceive this as a core part of their role.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…The others were arguably intended for a more medical audience [ 22 , 23 ]. Previous qualitative research has highlighted confusion over the roles of FLS clinicians and other clinicians involved in osteoporosis care [ 40 , 41 ]. Statements relating to physical examination were rated as being of relatively low importance by clinicians, and free-text comments supported the assertion that some FLS clinicians do not perceive this as a core part of their role.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Higher public awareness, higher reimbursement of DXA tests, and osteoporosis drugs might contribute to an improvement of the osteoporosis care and to closing the wide gap in fracture prevention. Different strategies for solving these problems have already been tried: issuing osteoporosis guidelines dedicated to GPs [ 21 ], testing priorities in specific focus groups [ 22 ], as well as introducing remote consultations (telemedicine), which would help a lot in the present COVID-19 era [ 23 ].…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Examples of the latter include the increasing use of health app technologies by patients with potential direct interaction with electronic patient records (EPRs); work is also planned to examine downstream pathways from the EPR back to the patient in terms of risk assessment, communication/information sharing and prescribing, where appropriate, with assessment of impact on primary care workloads. Problems with adherence are seen as part of a bigger issue, that of the need for improved follow-up processes and communication [33,34]. A rapid evidence review is being undertaken to summarise the current evidence to identify priority areas for research and implementation.…”
Section: Optimising Effectiveness Of Assessment and Treatmentmentioning
confidence: 99%