Understanding Patients’ Perspectives and Educational Needs by Type of Osteoporosis in Men and Women and People with Glucocorticosteroid-Induced Osteoporosis: A Qualitative Study to Improve Disease Management

摘要: The aim of the study was to investigate similarities and differences in health beliefs, experiences educational needs by type osteoporosis (OP), particularly people with glucocorticoid-induced OP (GIOP) men. A qualitative conducted via focus groups involving post-menopausal women or without osteoporotic fractures, men GIOP. Fifty-three participants were included eight groups. wide range beliefs found for all types OP. Osteoporosis considered a natural consequence ageing except conversely serious disease associated risk new fractures disability. GIOP patients had heterogeneous knowledge reported fewer prevention behaviours, their quality life affected causal illness. Men difficulties coping loss functional abilities felt that "women's" disease. Beliefs about treatments ranged from confidence fear adverse effects doubt efficacy Participants interested physical activity, fall diet, preferred group sessions. an interest face-to-face education. also brief information including Internet. Patients' differed Specific populations such as need particular care owing needs. Offering sessions interventions is allow sharing education Internet