Table 1.
Topics and subthemes used for e-survey
Understanding and preventing osteoporosis (OP) | Living with osteoporosis | Treating osteoporosis | Treating fractures |
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Awareness of OP in general population Promoting bone health in • Schools • Well man/woman clinics Role of diet Role of exercise Identifying new causes Role of screening Understanding bone physiology Prognosis Genetics |
Impact on • Activities of daily living • Employment • Relationships Managing pain Anxiety and depression Managing OP with comorbidity Fear of fracture Support from other organisations Role of advice and information Improving attitudes to OP |
GP care Communication between primary and secondary care Self-management Safety and benefit of supplements Safety and benefit of drugs Complementary treatments Role of exercise Stratified treatment Follow up: role of • DXA • Annual review |
Diagnosis of fractures Managing pain Short-term occupational therapy Period of immobilisation Effect of OP and drugs on fracture healing Role of exercise Speed of recovery Short–medium-term rehabilitation Wound management Long-term risk/benefit of surgery |