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. 2017 Apr 28;12(1):45. doi: 10.1007/s11657-017-0340-5

Table 1.

Topics and subthemes used for e-survey

Understanding and preventing osteoporosis (OP) Living with osteoporosis Treating osteoporosis Treating fractures
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