BOEIAMAE: Brief Osteoporosis Education to Increase Awareness in Middle Aged and Elderly.

Sponsor

Selkin Yılmaz Muluk (Other)

Overall Status

Recruiting

CT.gov ID

NCT05936177

Collaborator

(none)

150

Enrollment

Location

Arm

4.7

Anticipated Duration (Months)

31.9

Patients Per Site Per Month

Study Details

Study Description

Brief 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

Condition or Disease	Intervention/Treatment	Phase
Osteoporosis	Other: Patient education	N/A

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.

Study Design

Study Type:

Interventional

Anticipated Enrollment :

150 participants

Allocation:

N/A

Intervention Model:

Single Group Assignment

Intervention Model Description:

The study employs a statistical model as its primary framework for evaluation and analysis. The main focus of the study centers 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. This approach enables us to examine and analyze the impact of the education intervention on participants' knowledge levels, as well as their potential shifts in lifestyle choicesThe study employs a statistical model as its primary framework for evaluation and analysis. The main focus of the study centers 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. This approach enables 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)

Masking Description:

The clinician will perform the statistical analysis without knowing the specific time points (A, B, or C) associated with each measurement. They can treat the data as paired measurements without explicitly knowing the chronological order. By comparing the changes between the different time points without knowing their exact order, the clinician will conduct the statistical analysis in a blinded manner.

Primary Purpose:

Prevention

Official Title:

Effects of 20 Minutes Osteoporosis Education on the Awareness of Osteoporosis in People Registered in Elderly Care Homes

Actual Study Start Date :

Jun 8, 2023

Anticipated Primary Completion Date :

Sep 29, 2023

Anticipated Study Completion Date :

Oct 29, 2023

Arms and Interventions

Arm	Intervention/Treatment
Other: Education Group The Education Group arm involves participants who receive the osteoporosis education intervention, which includes a concise educational session delivered by a physiatrist, covering various topics related to osteoporosis. Participants in this arm have the opportunity to enhance their knowledge and awareness of osteoporosis through the provided educational materials and interactive discussions.	Other: Patient education The intervention in this osteoporosis education research consists 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 WHO health education booklet. The session covers 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 Names: Not present

Arm

Intervention/Treatment

Other: Education Group

The Education Group arm involves participants who receive the osteoporosis education intervention, which includes a concise educational session delivered by a physiatrist, covering various topics related to osteoporosis. Participants in this arm have the opportunity to enhance their knowledge and awareness of osteoporosis through the provided educational materials and interactive discussions.

Other: Patient education

The intervention in this osteoporosis education research consists 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 WHO health education booklet. The session covers 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 Names:

Not present

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcome Measures

Change in participants' knowledge about osteoporosis. [Pre-education assessment (baseline) and immediate post-education assessment (short-term)]
Change in participants' knowledge about osteoporosis before and after the education. program. This can be assessed using the Osteoporosis Knowledge Assessment Tool (OKAT) questionnaire.

Secondary Outcome Measures

Changes in participants' exercise habits. [Pre-education assessment (baseline) and one month follow-up assessment (medium-term).]
Does the education cause increase in participants' exercise routines?
Changes in participants' dietary habits. [Pre-education assessment (baseline) and one month follow-up assessment (medium-term).]
Does the education cause increase in participants' calcium intake?
Changes in participants' sun exposure habits. [Pre-education assessment (baseline) and one month follow-up assessment (medium-term).]
Does the education cause an increase in participants' duration of sun exposure?

Eligibility Criteria

Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study:

50 Years to 90 Years

Sexes Eligible for Study:

All

Accepts Healthy Volunteers:

Yes

Inclusion Criteria:

Middle-aged and elderly individuals (e.g., 50 years and above).
Ability to understand and communicate in the language of the study materials (Turkish).
Willingness to participate in the study and provide informed consent.
Residency in the community where the Elderly Houses are located (Muratpasa, Antalya).
Availability to attend the education session and complete follow-up assessments.

Exclusion Criteria:

Severe cognitive impairments or mental health conditions that may hinder comprehension or participation.
Pre-existing knowledge or educational background in osteoporosis, particularly through careers in health systems, that may bias the results.
Participation in any other osteoporosis education programs within a specified period before the study.
Inability to complete the questionnaire independently or engage in follow-up communication.