Osteoporosis pharmacotherapy following bone densitometry: importance of patient beliefs and understanding of DXA results

摘要

SummaryPersistence with osteoporosis therapy remains low and identification of factors associated with better persistence is essential in preventing osteoporosis and fractures. In this study, patient understanding of dual energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA) results and beliefs in effects of treatment were associated with treatment initiation and persistence.