Brief Osteoporosis Education to Increase Awareness in Middle Aged and Elderly.
Condition: Osteoporosis
MeSH terms: Osteoporosis
Study type: Interventional

Summary: 
      Osteoporosis is a growing global concern, particularly as the population of middle-aged and
      elderly individuals continues to rise within communities. This demographic, being more
      susceptible to chronic diseases, poses a burden on healthcare systems. The objective of this
      study is to explore methods of educating middle-aged and elderly individuals about
      osteoporosis, aiming to raise awareness of the disease and promote informed decision-making
      regarding prevention and treatment options
    

Detailed description: 
      This research will involve visiting all four Elderly Houses in Muratpasa, Antalya. After
      obtaining informed consent, participants will be asked to provide demographic information,
      including age, sex, and education levels, as well as relevant medical history, such as family
      history of osteoporosis. Additionally, participants will complete a validated questionnaire
      called the Osteoporosis Knowledge Assessment Tool (OKAT).

      Those who express interest in further education will be enrolled in an osteoporosis education
      program, which will be scheduled accordingly. The education program will utilize slides
      prepared based on information from the International Osteoporosis Foundation website
      (http://www.osteoporosis.foundation) and the WHO health education booklet. Delivered by a
      physiatrist, the education session will be concise, lasting approximately 20 minutes, and
      will cover various topics, including the definition of osteoporosis, its causes, risks,
      complications, dietary options, and specific exercise recommendations.

      Following the education session, participants will once again complete the OKAT questionnaire
      to assess any changes in knowledge. They will also have the opportunity to have their
      questions addressed. One month later, participants will be contacted by phone for a follow-up
      interview, during which changes in their dietary habits, sun exposure, exercise routines, and
      other relevant factors will be discussed. Lastly, participants will complete the OKAT
      questionnaire for the third time.

      These measures will help evaluate the effectiveness of the osteoporosis education
      intervention and provide insights into any potential changes in participants' knowledge and
      behavior over time.
    

Intervention name(s): Patient education
Intervention type(s): Other
Intervention description(s): The intervention in this osteoporosis education research will consist of a concise and informative educational session delivered by a physiatrist, utilizing slides prepared based on information from reputable sources such as the International Osteoporosis Foundation website and the World Health Organization (WHO) health education booklet. The session will cover various topics including the definition of osteoporosis, its causes, risks, complications, dietary options, and specific exercise recommendations, with a focus on raising awareness and promoting informed decision-making regarding prevention and treatment options.
Other intervention name(s): Not present
Intervention model: Single Group Assignment
Intervention model description: In this study, we plan to employ a statistical model as its primary framework for evaluation and analysis. The main focus of the study will center around the statistical modeling of data collected through pre and post-education questionnaires, as well as the demographic information of the participants and changes in their lifestyle habits. The study design will include cluster randomization, wherein two out of the four elderly homes in our municipality will be randomly selected using a simple random sampling technique (via coin toss) to be part of the study. Participants attending to these selected houses will be recruited as volunteers through short message service (SMS) invitations. This approach will enable us to examine and analyze the impact of the education intervention on participants' knowledge levels, as well as their potential shifts in lifestyle choices.
Masking: None (Open Label)
Primary purpose: Prevention
Keywords: osteoporosis; awareness; education; elderly