Latin American patients’ perceptions on osteoporosis diagnosis and treatment: The IOF Patient Advisory Group in Latin America
Authors' conclusion
Being diagnosed with osteoporosis has a significant impact on people's daily life, independently whether a fracture occurred, received treatment, embraced a healthy bone lifestyle or trust own treating physician.
Study context
- Population
- Patients diagnosed with osteoporosis and in treatment at various stages of the disease, six LATAM countriesfocal group
- Participants
- 20 patients
- Outcome
- Patients' perceptions, behaviors and expectations on osteoporosis diagnosis and treatment
Methodological detailscross-sectional survey and focus group, convenience sample, two phases, hybrid-format focus group, IOF-developed survey instrument tailored to local needs
- Cross-sectional survey and focus group
- Convenience sample
- Two phases
- Hybrid-format focus group
- IOF-developed survey instrument tailored to local needs
Main finding
As reported in the abstract
Avoided fragility fractures
65%
Used osteoporosis drugs
16
Observational data: associations, not effects.
Original publication
Latin American patients’ perceptions on osteoporosis diagnosis and treatment: The IOF Patient Advisory Group in Latin America. Osteoporos Int. Published 8 September 2025. doi:10.
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