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ArticleInternational journal of qualitative studies on health and well-being2022

An interpretive descriptive approach of patients with osteoporosis and integrating osteoporosis management advice into their lifestyle.

Christina Ziebart, Joy MacDermid, Rochelle Furtado, Tatiana Pontes, Mike Szekeres, Nina Suh, Aliya Khan

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Article in International journal of qualitative studies on health and well-being, 2022. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 6 papers.

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  4. The role of physical performance measures in the physiotherapy assessment and management of older adults with osteoporotic vertebral fractures: a narrative review.Osteoporosis international : a journal established as result of cooperation between the European Foundation for Osteoporosis and the National Osteoporosis Foundation of the USA · 2025
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5 · Who and what money

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7 authors at 5 institutions in 2 countries.

Christina ZiebartDepartment of Rehabilitation Sciences, Faculty of Health Science, Western University, London, Ontario, Canada.
Joy MacDermidPhysical Therapy and Surgery, Western University, London, Ontario, Canada.
Rochelle FurtadoDepartment of Rehabilitation Sciences, Faculty of Health Science, Western University, London, Ontario, Canada.
Tatiana PontesOccupational Therapy, Boston University Academy, boston, Massachusetts, USA.
Mike SzekeresRoth McFarlane Hand and Upper Limb Centre, St. Joseph's Hospital, London, Ontario, Canada.
Nina SuhDepartment of Orthopaedics, Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia, USA.
Aliya KhanMcMaster University, Ontario, Canada.
Western University · CABoston University Academy · USEmory University · USMcMaster University · CASt. Joseph's Hospital · CA

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

introductionAlthough osteoporosis-exercise recommendations have been established, implementation of the information remains a challenge for people with osteoporosis. This study aimed to understand how participants integrate osteoporosis management advice into their lifestyle and the challenges they might face.

methodsIntegrative descriptive methods were used for this qualitative study. In-depth interviews were conducted with 13 Canadian participants (age range 51-90) that knew they had osteoporosis. Participants were asked to participate in one-on-one interviews; discussing exercise, nutrition and falls prevention for people with osteoporosis.

resultsThe following themes emerged from this study: understanding fragility fractures and fall risk, knowledge acquisition through personal and vicarious experience over the lifespan, awareness of environmental risks and opportunities, understanding the effect of exercise on the bones and in life, challenges managing exercise expectations, attitude towards non-pharmacological management.

conclusionParticipants recognized the benefit of non-pharmacological management for managing osteoporosis, but sometimes found it difficult to integrate into their daily activities due to lack of time or knowledge. Participants weren't always clear on which component of their osteoporosis management should be prioritized.

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OsteoporosisAgedAged, 80 and overCanadaExerciseHumansLife StyleMiddle AgedQualitative Researchexercisefalls preventionnutritionOsteoporosisqualitative

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PMID35491886
PMCPMC9067972
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