Surveying Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices of Primary Care Physicians in Turkey Regarding Osteoporosis Management.

Study Overview
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Brief Summary
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This study aims to assess the knowledge of primary care physicians on the diagnosis and treatment of osteoporosis.

Detailed Description
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Multiple choice questions will be used to assess information related to the diagnosis and treatment of osteoporosis, including knowledge of various medications, their mechanisms of action and side effects, and recommended dosage of vitamin D supplementation. The participating physicians will also be asked about their sources of knowledge acquisition and how they keep updated on this topic, as well as their self-evaluation of knowledge. Furthermore, background information will be collected, including professional and demographic characteristics. A questionnaire previously used in other studies will be adapted for the study based on the 'Updated approach for the management of osteoporosis in Turkey: a consensus report'.

Official Title
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Surveying Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices of Primary Care Physicians in Turkey Regarding Osteoporosis Management.

Conditions
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Osteoporosis

Intervention / Treatment
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* Other: Approach to Diagnosis and Treatment of Osteoporosis Questionnaire


Participation Criteria
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Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: Giving consent. Working as a family physician assistant, family physician specialist or general practitioner in Turkey. Exclusion Criteria: Not giving consent. Having any physical or mental illness that may prevent reading, understanding and filling out the form.

Ages Eligible for Study
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Minimum Age: 25 Years
Maximum Age: 65 Years

Sexes Eligible for Study
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All

Study Plan
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How is the study designed?
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Arms and Interventions

| Participant Group/Arm | Intervention/Treatment |
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| Family physicians<br>Family physicians working in Turkey who gave consent to participate in the study. | Other: Approach to Diagnosis and Treatment of Osteoporosis Questionnaire<br>* The survey will use multiple-choice questions to assess primary care physicians' knowledge on the diagnosis and treatment of osteoporosis. The questions will cover various aspects, including medication options, their mechanisms of action, side effects, and recommended vitamin D supplementation dosages. The physicians will also be asked about their sources of knowledge and how they keep themselves updated on the topic, as well as their self-evaluation of their knowledge. Background information, such as their professional and demographic characteristics, will also be collected. The survey questionnaire used in other studies will be adapted for this survey based on the Updated approach for the management of osteoporosis in Turkey: a consensus report.<br>|

What is the study measuring?
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Primary Outcome Measures

| Outcome Measure | Measure Description | Time Frame |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Knowledge levels, attitudes and practices of primary care physicians in Turkey | The survey will use multiple-choice questions to assess primary care physicians' knowledge on the diagnosis and treatment of osteoporosis. The questions will cover various aspects, including medication options, their mechanisms of action, side effects, and recommended vitamin D supplementation dosages. The physicians will also be asked about their sources of knowledge and how they keep themselves updated on the topic, as well as their self-evaluation of their knowledge. Background information, such as their professional and demographic characteristics, will also be collected. The survey questionnaire used in other studies will be adapted for this survey based on the Updated approach for the management of osteoporosis in Turkey: a consensus report. | 1 day |