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- A study surveyed 138 adults with spinal cord injury (SCI) to assess their knowledge and awareness of bone health, particularly bone mineral density (BMD).
- Findings revealed that a significant number of participants (20%) had never heard of BMD, and around 70% felt they lacked sufficient knowledge on the subject, despite some having received information during rehabilitation.
- Most participants expressed concern about low BMD risks and a strong desire for more education on prevention and treatment options, highlighting the importance of bone health education for this group.
Article Abstract
Methods: A cross-sectional analysis was conducted on a convenience sample of 138 adults with SCI, who completed a survey regarding knowledge and awareness of post-SCI bone health as part of a larger study. Self-reported demographic information and assessments of bone health knowledge were analyzed.
Results: Approximately 20% ( = 28) of participants had never heard of bone mineral density (BMD), 25% ( = 34) only vaguely remembered that BMD was mentioned during their hospitalization/rehabilitation after SCI, 36% ( = 50) clearly remembered that BMD was mentioned during their hospitalization/rehabilitation, and 17% ( = 24) reported having an individual or group education session on causes and management of low BMD during rehabilitation. Only 30% ( = 42) of participants believed they had adequate knowledge on the subject, while 70% ( = 96) believed their knowledge was inadequate or were unsure. Most participants (73%, n = 101) reported being concerned about the risks of low BMD after SCI and were interested in learning more about prevention (76%, n = 105) and treatment options (78%, n = 108).
Conclusions: While results suggest that most participants received some information regarding bone health in post-SCI care, over 70% of participants reported wanting more information about bone loss prevention and treatment, indicating bone health education is a patient priority in this population.
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