Interrelations between clinical-psychological features and bone mineral density changes in post-menopausal women undergoing anti-osteoporotic treatment: a two-year follow-up

Martino, Gabriella; Bellone, Federica; Vicario, Carmelo M.; Gaudio, Agostino; Corica, Francesco; Squadrito, Giovanni; Lund-Jacobsen, Trine; Schwarz, Peter; Coco, Gianluca Lo; Morabito, Nunziata; Catalano, Antonino

doi:10.3389/fendo.2023.1151199

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“…Studies have shown that living alone or transitioning from living with others significantly increases the risk of osteoporosis compared to non-living alone older adults [ 6 , 7 ]. This may be due to a lack of socialization and social support, malnutrition, and poor psychological well-being [ 8 – 10 ].…”

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Community-embedded follow-up management intervention for geriatric primary care: a mixed-methods study of an integrated health services model

Shi,

Wu,

et al. 2024

BMC Health Serv Res

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Background To propose a community-embedded follow-up management model to provide health services for elderly patients with osteoporosis who live alone. Methods Researchers randomly selected 396 people with osteoporosis living alone from five communities in Nantong, China, for the study. These participants were randomly assigned to control and intervention groups. Twenty-four community physicians in five communities provided professional support based on a community-embedded follow-up management model. Participants completed quantitative questionnaires at baseline and after the 6-month follow-up intervention, and some participants underwent semi-structured face-to-face interviews. The primary outcome is the effectiveness of the community-embedded follow-up management model in improving the quality of life of elderly patients with osteoporosis living alone. Based on an objective quantitative assessment, the qualitative study explains and adds essential components of this community-based follow-up management model. Results The quantitative study showed that scores in physical functioning, ability to perform daily activities, self-efficacy, and mental status were significantly improved in the intervention group compared to the control group (p < 0.05). The most significant improvements were found in “mental status” (p = 0.012) and “self-care skills” (p = 0.003). The qualitative study reported the essential elements of a community healthcare model for older people living alone with osteoporosis, including professional support, personalized services, social support, and empowerment. Conclusions Community-embedded follow-up management meets the need for elderly patients with osteoporosis living alone. It helps to improve health perception, promote physical and mental health, and optimize the quality of life in this population. Personalized services and professional support are two major contributing factors to effective embedded follow-up management in the community.

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