Improving osteoporosis care for older women
A Qualitative Exploration of Older Women and Primary Healthcare Professional Experiences to Guide Improvements in Osteoporosis Care
This study is trying to find better ways to help older women with osteoporosis by working with both patients and doctors to create useful care guidelines.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 60 (estimated) |
| Ages | 70 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Bradford Institute for Health Research Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Bradford, West Yorkshire) |
| Trial ID | NCT06431867 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study aims to enhance primary care management of osteoporosis specifically for older women by engaging with both patients and healthcare professionals. The investigators will conduct ethnographic meta-analysis, in-depth interviews, and co-production workshops to gather insights and develop strategies that address the unique needs of this demographic. By synthesizing evidence from previous research and direct feedback from participants, the study seeks to create effective guidelines for osteoporosis care in primary settings. The focus is on empowering older women and healthcare providers to improve the quality of care they receive.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are community-dwelling women aged 70 and older who have been diagnosed with osteoporosis.
Not a fit: Patients who are under 70 years old, lack the capacity to consent, or reside in care homes may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved osteoporosis management and outcomes for older women, reducing fractures and associated healthcare costs.
How similar studies have performed: While there is existing literature on osteoporosis care, this approach of co-production with older women and healthcare professionals is relatively novel and has not been extensively tested.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria Older women: * Osteoporosis diagnosis - either self-reported following a clinical diagnosis or taken from the patient's medical record in the case of the Community Ageing Research 75+ (CARE75+) cohort and Fracture Liaison Service (FLS) patients. * Aged 70 years or older to align with the recommendation from our preliminary engagement work. * Community dwelling. Healthcare professionals: • Working in the National Health Service (NHS) in England to align with the participant sample. Exclusion criteria Older women: * Aged under 70 years. * Lacks capacity to consent to participate in research. * Resident in a care home - care home residents are likely to need different types of interventions than community dwelling older women as there are organisational considerations. * Member of the co-production workshop. Healthcare professionals: * Not performing any NHS work. * \< 12 months in NHS practice.
Where this trial is running
Bradford, West Yorkshire
- Bradford Institute for Health Research — Bradford, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Anne Heaven, MPhil — Bradford Institute for Health Research
- Study coordinator: Anne Heaven, MPhil
- Email: anne.heaven@bthft.nhs.uk
- Phone: +44 1274382815
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.