Improving osteoporosis care for older women

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

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.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

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 it's running

• 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

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.