Collectively , these studies provided some evidence to show that interventions by healthcare professionals improved the QOL medication compliance and calcium intake of patients but its effects on BMD , medication persistence , knowledge , and other lifestyle modifications were less conclusive .
Summary A systematic review was conducted to evaluate evidence concerning the effect of non-drug interventions by healthcare professionals on community-dwelling postmenopausal osteoporotic women .
Evidence available indicates that such interventions are effective in improving the quality of life , medication compliance , and calcium intake , but effect on other outcomes is less conclusive .
Introduction The purpose of this study is to conduct a systematic review to evaluate evidence concerning the effect of non-drug interventions by healthcare professionals on community-dwelling postmenopausal osteoporotic women .
Efficacy of home-based exercise for improving quality of life among elderly women with symptomatic osteoporosis-related vertebral fractures
This r and omized controlled trial was design ed to investigate the effect of a 6-month home-based exercise program versus control ( usual activities ) on quality of life for postmenopausal women with osteoporosis who had at least one vertebral fracture . Twelve-month assessment s of outcomes were completed to determine if women would continue exercising with minimal supervision and if benefit could be sustained . The home exercise program followed a " lifestyle exercise " approach where participants completed exercises 60 min per day , 3 days a week and could complete exercises in small periods of time throughout the day . Exercise activities included stretching , strength training and aerobics ( i.e. walking ) . Participants were assessed at baseline , 6 months , and 12 months using the Osteoporosis Quality of Life Question naire ( OQLQ ) , the Sickness Impact Profile ( SIP ) , a balance test , and the Timed Up And Go test . Bone mineral density was assessed at baseline and 12 months for both the lumbar spine and femoral neck . Quality of life ( OQLQ ) improved over 6 months in the exercise group compared to the control group in the domains of symptoms ( P=0.003 ) , emotion ( P=0.01 ) and leisure ( P=0.03 ) . Results from the balance test indicated a greater effect in the exercise group over 12 months ( P<0.05 ) . There were no significant differences between groups in measures of Timed Up and Go , SIP at 6 and 12 months , and femoral neck and lumbar spine bone mineral density at 12 months . Home-based exercise with minimal supervision improves quality of life in elderly women with vertebral fractures . Future research is needed to determine if home exercise programs reduce falls and fall-related injuries in the elderly
Collectively , these studies provided some evidence to show that interventions by healthcare professionals improved the QOL medication compliance and calcium intake of patients but its effects on BMD , medication persistence , knowledge , and other lifestyle modifications were less conclusive .
Summary A systematic review was conducted to evaluate evidence concerning the effect of non-drug interventions by healthcare professionals on community-dwelling postmenopausal osteoporotic women .
Evidence available indicates that such interventions are effective in improving the quality of life , medication compliance , and calcium intake , but effect on other outcomes is less conclusive .
Introduction The purpose of this study is to conduct a systematic review to evaluate evidence concerning the effect of non-drug interventions by healthcare professionals on community-dwelling postmenopausal osteoporotic women .