Table 3.

 Osteoporosis decision aids

Title of decision aid	Available at	Target audience	Key features
Osteoporosis decision: should I take alendronate	http://decisionaid.ohri.ca/docs/Rheumatology/... No longer available	Those with osteoporosis and considering treatment options	Defines osteoporosis Summarizes treatment options Provides details about alendronate and evidence of its effectiveness. Provides steps for patients to consider its use
Osteoporosis decision: should I take Etidronate	http://decisionaid.ohri.ca/docs/Rheumatology/... No longer available	As above	As above but with Etidronate
Osteoporosis decision: should I take HRT	http://decisionaid.ohri.ca/docs/Rheumatology/... No longer available	As above	As above but with HRT
Making choices: osteoporosis treatment options (version available August 2005)	http://decisionaid.ohri.ca/AZlist.html ‐ hard copy only with audiotape to purchase from provider	As above	Booklet with audio Provides information on a range of treatments (including those above) and their risks and benefits Includes steps to help patients think about the decision Provides a worksheet to help the process