Osteoporosis is a silent disease that is associated with enormous cost and can lead to disability and death. We identified that individuals who have sustained a fracture from a fall are often unaware of osteoporosis risk factors and have a knowledge deficit regarding osteoporosis. Therefore, they do not receive the proper treatment. An evidence-based practice project was completed using "pre-post" intervention tools with an educational intervention to measure osteoporosis knowledge and self-efficacy in individuals hospitalized with a fragility fracture. A convenience sample of 25 participants 50 years and older, who were admitted with a fragility fracture, received targeted education. Descriptive and comparative statistics were used for comparison of pre- and postintervention data. Hospitalized osteoporotic individuals have a gap in knowledge regarding the existence of osteoporosis. Healthcare workers can improve knowledge and self-efficacy by offering osteoporosis education for these individuals.
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