Abstrakt
Persistence 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.
Originalsprog | Engelsk |
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Tidsskrift | Osteoporosis international : a journal established as result of cooperation between the European Foundation for Osteoporosis and the National Osteoporosis Foundation of the USA |
Vol/bind | 22 |
Udgave nummer | 5 |
Sider (fra-til) | 1493-501 |
Antal sider | 9 |
DOI | |
Status | Udgivet - 1 maj 2011 |