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Sahota O, Narayanasamy M, Bastounis A, Paskins Z, Bishop S, Langley T, Gittoes N, Davis S, Baily A, Holmes M, Leonardi-Bee J. Bisphosphonate alternative regimens for the prevention of osteoporotic fragility fractures: BLAST-OFF, a mixed-methods study. Health Technol Assess 2024; 28:1-169. [PMID: 38634483 PMCID: PMC11056815 DOI: 10.3310/wypf0472] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/19/2024] Open
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Background Bisphosphonates are a class of medication commonly used to treat osteoporosis. Alendronate is recommended as the first-line treatment; however, long-term adherence (both treatment compliance and persistence) is poor. Alternative bisphosphonates are available, which can be given intravenously and have been shown to improve long-term adherence. However, the most clinically effective and cost-effective alternative bisphosphonate regimen remains unclear. What is the most cost-effective bisphosphonate in clinical trials may not be the most cost-effective or acceptable to patients in everyday clinical practice. Objectives 1. Explore patient, clinician and stakeholder views, experiences and preferences of alendronate compared to alternative bisphosphonates. 2. Update and refine the 2016 systematic review and cost-effectiveness analysis of bisphosphonates, and estimate the value of further research into their benefits. 3. Undertake stakeholder/consensus engagement to identify important research questions and further rank research priorities. Methods The study was conducted in two stages, stages 1A and 1B in parallel, followed by stage 2: • Stage 1A - we elicited patient and healthcare experiences to understand their preferences of bisphosphonates for the treatment of osteoporosis. This was undertaken by performing a systematic review and framework synthesis of qualitative studies, followed by semistructured qualitative interviews with participants. • Stage 1B - we updated and expanded the existing Health Technology Assessment systematic review and clinical and cost-effectiveness model, incorporating a more comprehensive review of treatment efficacy, safety, side effects, compliance and long-term persistence. • Stage 2 - we identified and ranked further research questions that need to be answered about the effectiveness and acceptability of bisphosphonates. Results Patients and healthcare professionals identified a number of challenges in adhering to bisphosphonate medication, balancing the potential for long-term risk reduction against the work involved in adhering to oral alendronate. Intravenous zoledronate treatment was generally more acceptable, with such regimens perceived to be more straightforward to engage in, although a portion of patients taking alendronate were satisfied with their current treatment. Intravenous zoledronate was found to be the most effective, with higher adherence rates compared to the other bisphosphonates, for reducing the risk of fragility fracture. However, oral bisphosphonates are more cost-effective than intravenous zoledronate due to the high cost of zoledronate administration in hospital. The importance of including patients and healthcare professionals when setting research priorities is recognised. Important areas for research were related to patient factors influencing treatment selection and effectiveness, how to optimise long-term care and the cost-effectiveness of delivering zoledronate in an alternative, non-hospital setting. Conclusions Intravenous zoledronate treatment was generally more acceptable to patients and found to be the most effective bisphosphonate and with greater adherence; however, the cost-effectiveness relative to oral alendronate is limited by its higher zoledronate hospital administration costs. Future work Further research is needed to support people to make decisions influencing treatment selection, effectiveness and optimal long-term care, together with the clinical and cost-effectiveness of intravenous zoledronate administered in a non-hospital (community) setting. Limitations Lack of clarity and limitations in the many studies included in the systematic review may have under-interpreted some of the findings relating to effects of bisphosphonates. Trial registration This trial is registered as ISRCTN10491361. Funding This award was funded by the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Health Technology Assessment programme (NIHR award ref: NIHR127550) and is published in full in Health Technology Assessment; Vol. 28, No. 21. See the NIHR Funding and Awards website for further award information.
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- Opinder Sahota
- Department of Health Care for Older People, Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust, Nottingham, UK
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- School of Medicine, Keele University and Haywood Academic Rheumatology Centre, Stoke-on-Trent, UK
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- Business School, University of Nottingham, Nottingham, UK
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- School of Medicine, University of Nottingham, Nottingham, UK
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- Centre for Endocrinology Diabetes and Metabolism, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, UK
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- School of Health and Related Research, University of Sheffield, Sheffield, UK
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- Lay Member, Nottingham Osteoporosis Society Patient Support group, Nottingham, UK
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- Lay Member, Nottingham Osteoporosis Society Patient Support group, Nottingham, UK
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- School of Medicine, University of Nottingham, Nottingham, UK
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Yavropoulou MP, Kasdagli MI, Makras P, Diomatari KM, Anastasilakis AD, Mitsikostas DD, Kassi E, Sfikakis PP, Kravvariti E. Nocebo-associated treatment discontinuation with subcutaneous anti-osteoporotic drugs. A systematic review and meta-analysis of placebo-arm dropouts in randomized-controlled trials. Maturitas 2024; 179:107874. [PMID: 37976923 DOI: 10.1016/j.maturitas.2023.107874] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/29/2023] [Revised: 09/22/2023] [Accepted: 10/24/2023] [Indexed: 11/19/2023]
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OBJECTIVE Nocebo is a concept of therapeutics referring to unpleasant symptoms attributed by a patient to a drug, due to negative anticipation. Patients receiving oral anti-osteoporotic drugs in randomized controlled trials (RCT) can experience adverse events leading to dropout, implying that nocebo contributes to treatment discontinuation for these drugs. In this study we aim to investigate the nocebo effect of subcutaneous anti-osteoporotic drugs with a higher compliance rate than orally administered drugs. STUDY DESIGN We searched MEDLINE, EMBASE, SCOPUS, and Cochrane databases for double-blind trials investigating subcutaneous anti-osteoporotic drugs for osteoporosis (namely, denosumab, teriparatide, abaloparatide and romosozumab) published up to May 2023. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURE Dropouts due to reported adverse events in the placebo arms ("nocebo dropouts"). RESULTS Data from 17 trials were extracted. Among 10,529 placebo-treated patients the pooled nocebo-dropout percentage was 3 % for denosumab (average: 0.03; 95 % CI: 0.01-0.05), 1 % for romosozumab (average: 0.01; 95 % CI: 0.00-0.03) and 6 % for teriparatide and abaloparatide (average: 0.06; 95 % CI: 0.05-0.07). Nocebo-dropouts were significantly higher in men than women (6 % vs. 3 %, respectively, p = 0.012), in older (mean age >68 years) than in younger patients (5 % vs. 1 %, respectively, p = 0.017) and in those with more severe osteoporosis (based on the percentage of participants with prior fragility-related fractures in the study cohort) compared with patients with no prior fracture history (4 % vs. 1 %, respectively, p = 0.046). CONCLUSION Nocebo responses may contribute to treatment discontinuation with subcutaneous anti-osteoporotic drugs in clinical practice. Higher nocebo-related dropout rates in the higher-risk RCT population (older patients, males, those with prior fractures) show that nocebo mechanisms have the potential to hinder therapeutic efforts to specific populations who would benefit most. Prospero registration number CRD42020212843.
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- Maria P Yavropoulou
- Endocrinology Unit, 1st Department of Propaedeutic and Internal Medicine, School of Medicine, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Laikon University Hospital of Athens, 11527 Athens, Greece.
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- Department of Hygiene and Epidemiology, School of Medicine, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, 11527 Athens, Greece
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- Department of Medical Research, 251 Hellenic Air Force & VA General Hospital, Athens, Greece
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- Postgraduate Medical Studies in the Physiology of Aging and Geriatric Syndromes, School of Medicine, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, 11527 Athens, Greece
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- 1st Neurology Department, Aeginition Hospital, Medical School, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, 11528 Athens, Greece
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- Endocrinology Unit, 1st Department of Propaedeutic and Internal Medicine, School of Medicine, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Laikon University Hospital of Athens, 11527 Athens, Greece
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- Endocrinology Unit, 1st Department of Propaedeutic and Internal Medicine, School of Medicine, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Laikon University Hospital of Athens, 11527 Athens, Greece; 1st Department of Propaedeutic and Internal Medicine, Joint Academic Rheumatology Program, School of Medicine, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Laikon University Hospital of Athens, 11527 Athens, Greece
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- Endocrinology Unit, 1st Department of Propaedeutic and Internal Medicine, School of Medicine, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Laikon University Hospital of Athens, 11527 Athens, Greece; 1st Department of Propaedeutic and Internal Medicine, Joint Academic Rheumatology Program, School of Medicine, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Laikon University Hospital of Athens, 11527 Athens, Greece
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Hawarden A, Bullock L, Chew-Graham CA, Herron D, Hider S, Jinks C, Erandie Ediriweera De Silva R, Machin A, Paskins Z. Incorporating FRAX into a nurse-delivered integrated care review: a multi-method qualitative study. BJGP Open 2023; 7:BJGPO.2022.0146. [PMID: 36746471 PMCID: PMC10354387 DOI: 10.3399/bjgpo.2022.0146] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/06/2022] [Revised: 01/17/2023] [Accepted: 01/30/2023] [Indexed: 02/08/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND People with inflammatory rheumatological conditions (IRCs) are at increased risk of common comorbidities including osteoporosis. AIM To explore the barriers to and facilitators of implementing nurse-delivered fracture risk assessments in primary care, in the context of multimorbidity reviews for people with IRCs. DESIGN & SETTING A multi-method qualitative study in primary care. METHOD As part of a process evaluation in a pilot trial, semi-structured interviews were conducted with 20 patients, two nurses, and three GPs. Twenty-four patient-nurse INCLUDE review consultations were audiorecorded and transcribed. A framework analysis was conducted using the Theoretical Domains Framework (TDF). RESULTS Nurses reported positive views about the value of the Fracture Risk Assessment Tool (FRAX) and they felt confident to deliver the assessments following training. Barriers to implementation, as identified by TDF, particularly related to the domains of knowledge, skills, professional roles, and environmental context. GPs reported difficulty keeping up to date with osteoporosis guidelines and voiced differing opinions about whether fracture risk assessment was the role of primary or secondary care. Lack of integration of FRAX into IT systems was a barrier to use. GPs and nurses had differing views about the nurse role in communicating risk and acting on FRAX findings; for example, explanations of the FRAX result and action needed were limited. Patients reported limited understanding of FRAX outcomes. CONCLUSION The findings suggest that, with appropriate training including risk communication, practice nurses are likely to be confident to play a key role in conducting fracture risk assessments, but further work is needed to address the barriers identified.
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- Department of Psychology, School of Health, Science and Wellbeing, Staffordshire University, Staffordshire, UK
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- School of Medicine, Keele University, Keele, UK
- Haywood Academic Rheumatology Centre, Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, Staffordshire, UK
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- School of Medicine, Keele University, Keele, UK
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- School of Medicine, Keele University, Keele, UK
- Department of Family Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Colombo, Colombo, Sri Lanka
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- School of Medicine, Keele University, Keele, UK
- Haywood Academic Rheumatology Centre, Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, Staffordshire, UK
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Non-Adherence to Anti-Osteoporosis Medication: Factors Influencing and Strategies to Overcome It. A Narrative Review. J Clin Med 2022; 12:jcm12010014. [PMID: 36614816 PMCID: PMC9821321 DOI: 10.3390/jcm12010014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/22/2022] [Revised: 12/13/2022] [Accepted: 12/17/2022] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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To evaluate the reasons for inadequate adherence to osteoporosis therapy and to describe the strategies for improving adherence to and persistence with regular medications, we conducted a review of the literature. The primary outcome of the study was the determination of the factors adverse to the onset and maintenance of anti-osteoporosis therapies. Secondly, we focused on studies whose efforts led to finding different strategies to improve adherence and persistence. We identified a total of 26 articles. The most recurrent and significant factors identified were aging, polypharmacy, and smoking habits. Different strategies to guide patients in their osteoporosis care have been identified, such as monitoring and follow-up via telephone calls, email, and promotional meetings, and proactive care interventions such as medication monitoring, post-fracture care programs, and decision aids. Changes in the drugs regimen and dispensation are strategies tried to lead to better adherence and persistence, but also improved satisfaction of patients undergoing anti-osteoporosis treatment. Patient involvement is an important factor to increase medication persistence while using a flexible drugs regimen.
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Ralston KAP, Hauser B, Paskins Z, Ralston SH. Effective Communication and the Osteoporosis Care Gap. J Bone Miner Res 2022; 37:2049-2054. [PMID: 36183670 DOI: 10.1002/jbmr.4701] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/11/2022] [Revised: 08/18/2022] [Accepted: 08/31/2022] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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Many pharmacological treatments are now available to prevent the occurrence of fragility fractures in patients with osteoporosis. Despite this, concerns persist that many individuals who might benefit from osteoporosis treatment do not receive it-the "osteoporosis treatment gap." The underlying reasons for this gap are diverse and include those who are not identified as being eligible for treatment as well as those who intentionally choose not to take medications because of uncertainty, unanswered questions, or an inability to understand or do what is being asked of them. In this perspective article we highlight the importance of providing information on the causes and consequences of osteoporosis during encounters when treatment is being discussed as well as what osteoporosis treatment can achieve and what it cannot. We also review the importance of communicating the benefits and risks of treatment in absolute terms so that patients can understand what taking treatment will mean for them and discuss the utility of decision aids to assist in these conversations. We suggest it is not the treatment gap that is the problem but the care gap. This language acknowledges the importance of healthcare providers identifying those likely to benefit from treatment and increasing the quality of clinical conversations to promote patient engagement and involvement while respecting that treatment is not suitable or wanted by all. © 2022 American Society for Bone and Mineral Research (ASBMR).
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- Centre for Genomic and Experimental Medicine, MRC Institute of Genetics and Cancer, University of Edinburgh, Western General Hospital, Edinburgh, UK.,Rheumatic Diseases Unit, NHS Lothian, Western General Hospital, Edinburgh, UK
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- School of Medicine, Keele University, Keele, UK.,Haywood Academic Rheumatology Centre, Midland Partnership NHS Trust, Haywood Hospital, Stoke-On-Trent, UK
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- Centre for Genomic and Experimental Medicine, MRC Institute of Genetics and Cancer, University of Edinburgh, Western General Hospital, Edinburgh, UK.,Rheumatic Diseases Unit, NHS Lothian, Western General Hospital, Edinburgh, UK
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Sale JEM, Frankel L, Yu W, Paiva J, Saini J, Hui S, Bogoch E, Meadows L. Patients experience a need for informal care after a fragility fracture. Osteoporos Int 2022; 33:1027-1035. [PMID: 35006302 DOI: 10.1007/s00198-021-06273-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/17/2021] [Accepted: 12/14/2021] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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UNLABELLED In this qualitative secondary analysis, patients with a fragility fracture described needing informal care post-fracture. A significant proportion reported receiving no care or not enough care, often devising strategies to care for themselves. Requesting help from multiple individuals allowed patients to minimize the burden to family and friends. INTRODUCTION In individuals with fragility fractures, our objectives were to examine (1) the experience of receiving informal care post-fracture; and (2) how these care experiences influenced post-fracture recovery and subsequent management of bone health. METHODS A secondary analysis of six primary qualitative studies was conducted. Individuals in the primary studies were English-speaking women and men, 45 years and older, who were living in the community and had sustained a recent fragility fracture or reported a history of previous fragility fractures. Participants who reported at least one instance of needing informal care were categorized as receiving "enough care", "insufficient care", or "no care". RESULTS Of 145 participants in the primary studies, 109 (75%) described needing informal care after their fracture. Of those needing care, 62 (57%) were categorized as receiving enough care while 47 (43%) were categorized as receiving insufficient or no care. The care needed affected the management of participants' fracture and bone health, including access to health care services. Participants who received insufficient or no care, especially those living alone, devised strategies to care for themselves and often requested help from multiple individuals to minimize the burden to family and friends. Compared with men, women appeared to report needing help with personal daily activities, such as bathing, and transportation to appointments related to bone health. CONCLUSION Informal care needs are an additional burden of fragility fractures. Post-fracture interventions should consider the broader context of patients' lives and potentially support the care needs of patients as part of their services.
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- Joanna E M Sale
- Musculoskeletal Health and Outcomes Research, Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute, St. Michael's Hospital, Unity Health Toronto, 30 Bond Street, Toronto, ON, M5B 1W8, Canada.
- Institute of Health Policy, Management & Evaluation, University of Toronto, 4th Floor - 155 College Street, Toronto, ON, M5T 3M6, Canada.
- Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, 5th Floor - 149 College Street, Toronto, ON, M5T 1P5, Canada.
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- Musculoskeletal Health and Outcomes Research, Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute, St. Michael's Hospital, Unity Health Toronto, 30 Bond Street, Toronto, ON, M5B 1W8, Canada
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- Musculoskeletal Health and Outcomes Research, Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute, St. Michael's Hospital, Unity Health Toronto, 30 Bond Street, Toronto, ON, M5B 1W8, Canada
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- Musculoskeletal Health and Outcomes Research, Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute, St. Michael's Hospital, Unity Health Toronto, 30 Bond Street, Toronto, ON, M5B 1W8, Canada
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- Musculoskeletal Health and Outcomes Research, Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute, St. Michael's Hospital, Unity Health Toronto, 30 Bond Street, Toronto, ON, M5B 1W8, Canada
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- Musculoskeletal Health and Outcomes Research, Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute, St. Michael's Hospital, Unity Health Toronto, 30 Bond Street, Toronto, ON, M5B 1W8, Canada
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- Department of Surgery, University of Toronto, St. Michael's Hospital, Unity Health Toronto, 30 Bond Street, Toronto, ON, M5B 1W8, Canada
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- Department of Community Health Sciences, 3D10 - 3280 Hospital Drive NW, Calgary, AB, T2N 4Z6, Canada
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Paskins Z, Bullock L, Crawford-Manning F, Cottrell E, Fleming J, Leyland S, Edwards JJ, Clark E, Thomas S, Chapman SR, Ryan S, Lefroy JE, Gidlow CJ, Iglesias C, Protheroe J, Horne R, O'Neill TW, Mallen C, Jinks C. Improving uptake of Fracture Prevention drug treatments: a protocol for Development of a consultation intervention (iFraP-D). BMJ Open 2021; 11:e048811. [PMID: 34408051 PMCID: PMC8375717 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2021-048811] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/25/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION Prevention of fragility fractures, a source of significant economic and personal burden, is hindered by poor uptake of fracture prevention medicines. Enhancing communication of scientific evidence and elicitation of patient medication-related beliefs has the potential to increase patient commitment to treatment. The Improving uptake of Fracture Prevention drug treatments (iFraP) programme aims to develop and evaluate a theoretically informed, complex intervention consisting of a computerised web-based decision support tool, training package and information resources, to facilitate informed decision-making about fracture prevention treatment, with a long-term aim of improving informed treatment adherence. This protocol focuses on the iFraP Development (iFraP-D) work. METHODS AND ANALYSIS The approach to iFraP-D is informed by the Medical Research Council complex intervention development and evaluation framework and the three-step implementation of change model. The context for the study is UK fracture liaison services (FLS), which enact secondary fracture prevention. An evidence synthesis of clinical guidelines and Delphi exercise will be conducted to identify content for the intervention. Focus groups with patients, FLS clinicians and general practitioners and a usual care survey will facilitate understanding of current practice, and investigate barriers and facilitators to change. Design of the iFraP intervention will be informed by decision aid development standards and theories of implementation, behaviour change, acceptability and medicines adherence. The principles of co-design will underpin all elements of the study through a dedicated iFraP community of practice including key stakeholders and patient advisory groups. In-practice testing of the prototype intervention will inform revisions ready for further testing in a subsequent pilot and feasibility randomised trial. ETHICS AND DISSEMINATION Ethical approval was obtained from North West-Greater Manchester West Research Ethics Committee (19/NW/0559). Dissemination and knowledge mobilisation will be facilitated through national bodies and networks, publications and presentations. TRIAL REGISTRATION NUMBER researchregistry5041.
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- Zoe Paskins
- School of Medicine, Keele University, Keele, UK
- Haywood Academic Rheumatology Centre, Haywood Hospital, Stoke-on-Trent, UK
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- School of Medicine, Keele University, Keele, UK
- Haywood Academic Rheumatology Centre, Haywood Hospital, Stoke-on-Trent, UK
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- Cambridge Public Health, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, UK
- Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Trust, Addenbrooke's Hospital, Cambridge, UK
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- Bristol Medical School, University of Bristol, Bristol, UK
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- School of Pharmacy and Bioengineering, Keele University, Stoke-on-Trent, UK
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- Haywood Academic Rheumatology Centre, Haywood Hospital, Stoke-on-Trent, UK
- School of Medicine & School of Nursing and Midwifery, Keele University, Stoke-on-Trent, UK
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- School of Medicine, Keele University, Keele, UK
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- Department of Health Sciences, University of York, York, UK
- Danish Centre for Healthcare Improvements, Aalborg Universitet, Aalborg, Denmark
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- Centre for Behavioural Medicine, UCL School of Pharmacy, University College London, London, UK
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- Centre for Epidemiology Versus Arthritis, University of Manchester, Manchester, UK
- NIHR Manchester Biomedical Research Centre, Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, Manchester, UK
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- School of Medicine, Keele University, Keele, UK
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Paskins Z, Crawford-Manning F, Cottrell E, Corp N, Wright J, Jinks C, Bishop S, Doyle A, Ong T, Gittoes N, Leonardi-Bee J, Langley T, Horne R, Sahota O. Acceptability of bisphosphonates among patients, clinicians and managers: a systematic review and framework synthesis. BMJ Open 2020; 10:e040634. [PMID: 33148763 PMCID: PMC7640526 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2020-040634] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE To explore the acceptability of different bisphosphonate regimens for the treatment of osteoporosis among patients, clinicians and managers, payers and academics. DESIGN A systematic review of primary qualitative studies. Seven databases were searched from inception to July 2019. Screening, data extraction and quality assessment of full-articles selected for inclusion were performed independently by two authors. A framework synthesis was applied to extracted data based on the theoretical framework of acceptability (TFA). The TFA includes seven domains relating to sense-making, emotions, opportunity costs, burden, perceived effectiveness, ethicality and self-efficacy. Confidence in synthesis findings was assessed. SETTING Any developed country healthcare setting. PARTICIPANTS Patients, healthcare professionals, managers, payers and academics. INTERVENTION Experiences and views of oral and intravenous bisphosphonates. RESULTS Twenty-five studies were included, mostly describing perceptions of oral bisphosphonates. We identified, with high confidence, how patients and healthcare professionals make sense (coherence) of bisphosphonates by balancing perceptions of need against concerns, how uncertainty prevails about bisphosphonate perceived effectiveness and a number of individual and service factors that have potential to increase self-efficacy in recommending and adhering to bisphosphonates. We identified, with moderate confidence, that bisphosphonate taking induces concern, but has the potential to engender reassurance, and that both side effects and special instructions for taking oral bisphosphonates can result in treatment burden. Finally, we identified with low confidence that multimorbidity plays a role in people's perception of bisphosphonate acceptability. CONCLUSION By using the lens of acceptability, our findings demonstrate with high confidence that a theoretically informed, whole-system approach is necessary to both understand and improve adherence. Clinicians and patients need supporting to understand the need for bisphosphonates, and clinicians need to clarify to patients what constitutes bisphosphonate treatment success. Further research is needed to explore perspectives of male patients and those with multimorbidity receiving bisphosphonates, and patients receiving intravenous treatment. PROSPERO REGISTRATION NUMBER CRD42019143526.
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- Zoe Paskins
- School of Medicine, Keele University, Keele, UK
- Haywood Academic Rheumatology Centre, Haywood Hospital, Stoke-on-Trent, UK
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- School of Medicine, Keele University, Keele, UK
- Haywood Academic Rheumatology Centre, Haywood Hospital, Stoke-on-Trent, UK
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- School of Medicine, Keele University, Keele, UK
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- School of Medicine, Keele University, Keele, UK
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- Centre for Health Innovation, Leadership and Learning, University of Nottingham, Nottingham, UK
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- Operations and Clinical Practice, Royal Osteoporosis Society, Bath, UK
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- Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Centre for Endocrinology Diabetes and Metabolism, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, UK
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- Faculty of Medicine & Health Sciences, University of Nottingham, Nottingham, UK
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- Division of Epidemiology and Public Health, University of Nottingham, Nottingham, UK
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- School of Pharmacy, University College London, London, UK
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- Department of Geriatric Medicine, Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust, Nottingham, UK
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Paskins Z, Torres Roldan VD, Hawarden AW, Bullock L, Meritxell Urtecho S, Torres GF, Morera L, Espinoza Suarez NR, Worrall A, Blackburn S, Chapman S, Jinks C, Brito JP. Quality and effectiveness of osteoporosis treatment decision aids: a systematic review and environmental scan. Osteoporos Int 2020; 31:1837-1851. [PMID: 32500301 DOI: 10.1007/s00198-020-05479-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/13/2020] [Accepted: 05/25/2020] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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Decision aids (DAs) are evidence-based tools that support shared decision-making (SDM) implementation in practice; this study aimed to identify existing osteoporosis DAs and assess their quality and efficacy; and to gain feedback from a patient advisory group on findings and implications for further research. We searched multiple bibliographic databases to identify research studies from 2000 to 2019 and undertook an environmental scan (search conducted February 2019, repeated in March 2020). A pair of reviewers, working independently selected studies for inclusion, extracted data, evaluated each trial's risk of bias, and conducted DA quality assessment using the International Patient Decision Aid Standards (IPDAS). Public contributors (patients and caregivers with experience of osteoporosis and fragility fractures) participated in discussion groups to review a sample of DAs, express preferences for a new DA, and discuss plans for development of a new DA. We identified 6 studies, with high or unclear risk of bias. Across included studies, use of an osteoporosis DA was reported to result in reduced decisional conflict compared with baseline, increased SDM, and increased accuracy of patients' perceived fracture risk compared with controls. Eleven DAs were identified, of which none met the full set of IPDAS criteria for certification for minimization of bias. Public contributors expressed preferences for encounter DAs that are individualized to patients' own needs and risk. Using a systematic review and environmental scan, we identified 11 decision aids to inform patient decisions about osteoporosis treatment and 6 studies evaluating their effectiveness. Use of decision aids increased accuracy of risk perception and shared decision-making but the decision aids themselves fail to comprehensively meet international quality standards and patient needs, underpinning the need for new DA development.
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- Z Paskins
- Primary Care Centre Versus Arthritis, School of Primary, Community and Social Care, Keele University, Staffordshire, ST5 5BG, UK.
- Haywood Academic Rheumatology Centre, Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Partnership Trust, Stoke-on-Trent, ST6 7AG, UK.
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- Knowledge and Evaluation Research Unit, Endocrinology Department, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA
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- Primary Care Centre Versus Arthritis, School of Primary, Community and Social Care, Keele University, Staffordshire, ST5 5BG, UK
- Haywood Academic Rheumatology Centre, Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Partnership Trust, Stoke-on-Trent, ST6 7AG, UK
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- Primary Care Centre Versus Arthritis, School of Primary, Community and Social Care, Keele University, Staffordshire, ST5 5BG, UK
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- Knowledge and Evaluation Research Unit, Endocrinology Department, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA
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- Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia, Lima, Peru
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- Knowledge and Evaluation Research Unit, Endocrinology Department, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA
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- Knowledge and Evaluation Research Unit, Endocrinology Department, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA
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- Primary Care Centre Versus Arthritis, School of Primary, Community and Social Care, Keele University, Staffordshire, ST5 5BG, UK
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- Primary Care Centre Versus Arthritis, School of Primary, Community and Social Care, Keele University, Staffordshire, ST5 5BG, UK
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- School of Pharmacy and Bioengineering, Keele University, Staffordshire, ST5 5BG, UK
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- Primary Care Centre Versus Arthritis, School of Primary, Community and Social Care, Keele University, Staffordshire, ST5 5BG, UK
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- Knowledge and Evaluation Research Unit, Endocrinology Department, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA
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Hawarden A, Jinks C, Mahmood W, Bullock L, Blackburn S, Gwilym S, Paskins Z. Public priorities for osteoporosis and fracture research: results from a focus group study. Arch Osteoporos 2020; 15:89. [PMID: 32548718 PMCID: PMC7297850 DOI: 10.1007/s11657-020-00766-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/19/2019] [Accepted: 06/03/2020] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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UNLABELLED Four focus groups were conducted with members of the public to identify important areas for future osteoporosis research. Participants identified priorities to increase public awareness of osteoporosis, reduce delays in diagnosis, improve communication between healthcare providers and to improve follow-up and information provision about causes of osteoporosis, medication harms and prognosis. PURPOSE Patients and the public must be involved in setting research agendas to ensure relevant and impactful questions are prioritised. This study aimed to understand what people living with osteoporosis and fragility fractures felt was important to research, to inform the content of a national survey on research priorities in this area. METHODS Focus groups were conducted with members of the public with experience of osteoporosis or fragility fractures. The topic guide was co-developed with a patient and public involvement research user group, and explored participants' experiences of osteoporosis including diagnosis, management and effect upon their lives, what aspects of their ongoing care was most important to them and what about their care or condition could be improved. Focus groups were audio-recorded, transcribed and analysed thematically. RESULTS A total of twenty-three participants were recruited to four focus groups. Analysis identified two main themes: challenges in living with osteoporosis and healthcare services for osteoporosis. Information needs was a further cross-cutting theme. Participants called for increased public awareness of osteoporosis and wanted healthcare services to address conflicting messages about diet, exercise and medication. Participants described long delays in diagnosis, poor communication between primary and secondary care and the need for structured follow-up as important areas for future research to address. CONCLUSION The findings from this study provide an understanding of research priorities from the perspective of patients and the public, have informed the content of a national survey and have implications for patient education, health services research and policy.
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- Ashley Hawarden
- grid.9757.c0000 0004 0415 6205Primary Care Centre Versus Arthritis, School of Primary, Community and Social Care, Keele University, Stoke-on-Trent, ST5 5BG UK ,grid.500956.fHaywood Academic Rheumatology Centre, Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, Stoke-on-Trent, ST6 7AG UK
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- grid.9757.c0000 0004 0415 6205Primary Care Centre Versus Arthritis, School of Primary, Community and Social Care, Keele University, Stoke-on-Trent, ST5 5BG UK
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- grid.9757.c0000 0004 0415 6205Primary Care Centre Versus Arthritis, School of Primary, Community and Social Care, Keele University, Stoke-on-Trent, ST5 5BG UK
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- grid.9757.c0000 0004 0415 6205Primary Care Centre Versus Arthritis, School of Primary, Community and Social Care, Keele University, Stoke-on-Trent, ST5 5BG UK
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- grid.9757.c0000 0004 0415 6205Primary Care Centre Versus Arthritis, School of Primary, Community and Social Care, Keele University, Stoke-on-Trent, ST5 5BG UK
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- grid.4991.50000 0004 1936 8948Oxford Trauma, Nuffield Department of Orthopaedics, Rheumatology and Musculoskeletal Sciences, University of Oxford, Oxford, UK
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- grid.9757.c0000 0004 0415 6205Primary Care Centre Versus Arthritis, School of Primary, Community and Social Care, Keele University, Stoke-on-Trent, ST5 5BG UK ,grid.500956.fHaywood Academic Rheumatology Centre, Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, Stoke-on-Trent, ST6 7AG UK
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Tuthill EL, Maltby AE, DiClemente K, Pellowski JA. Longitudinal Qualitative Methods in Health Behavior and Nursing Research: Assumptions, Design, Analysis and Lessons Learned. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF QUALITATIVE METHODS 2020; 19:10.1177/1609406920965799. [PMID: 34566547 PMCID: PMC8459825 DOI: 10.1177/1609406920965799] [Citation(s) in RCA: 44] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/04/2023]
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Longitudinal qualitative research (LQR) is an emerging methodology in health behavior and nursing research. Researchers are turning to LQR to understand experiences across time as well as identify facilitators and inhibitors of health/illness behaviors and transitions. Currently, a lack of information exists to guide researchers on LQR techniques and considerations. Our objective was to provide a methodological resource for health behavior and nursing researchers conducting LQR. LQR may be applied to understand any human experience, as well as the sequalae of the experience and is well suited for studying transitions and developmental or behavioral changes. Conducting LQR is resource intensive and requires flexibility and complex analyses. We discuss multiple components of LQR such as design considerations, analysis options, and our lessons learned. Despite complexities, LQR provides the opportunity to understand experiences across time within an individual and among a group resulting in holistic, in-depth understandings beyond a cross-sectional time point.
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- Emily L. Tuthill
- Department of Community Health Systems, School of Nursing, University of California San Francisco, CA, USA
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- Department of Community Health Systems, School of Nursing, University of California San Francisco, CA, USA
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- Department of Behavioral and Social Sciences, Brown University School of Public Health, Providence, RI, USA
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- Department of Behavioral and Social Sciences, Brown University School of Public Health, Providence, RI, USA
- International Health Institute, Brown University School of Public Health, Providence, RI, USA
- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, University of Cape Town, South Africa
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Parsons CM, Harvey N, Shepstone L, Kanis JA, Lenaghan E, Clarke S, Fordham R, Gittoes N, Harvey I, Holland R, Redmond NM, Howe A, Marshall T, Peters TJ, Torgerson D, O'Neill TW, McCloskey E, Cooper C. Systematic screening using FRAX ® leads to increased use of, and adherence to, anti-osteoporosis medications: an analysis of the UK SCOOP trial. Osteoporos Int 2020; 31:67-75. [PMID: 31606826 PMCID: PMC6952271 DOI: 10.1007/s00198-019-05142-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/16/2019] [Accepted: 08/20/2019] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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UNLABELLED In the large community-based SCOOP trial, systematic fracture risk screening using FRAX® led to greater use of AOM and greater adherence, in women at high fracture risk, compared with usual care. INTRODUCTION In the SCreening of Older wOmen for Prevention of fracture (SCOOP) trial, we investigated the effect of the screening intervention on subsequent long-term self-reported adherence to anti-osteoporosis medications (AOM). METHODS SCOOP was a primary care-based UK multicentre trial of screening for fracture risk. A total of 12,483 women (70-85 years) were randomised to either usual NHS care, or assessment using the FRAX® tool ± dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA), with medication recommended for those found to be at high risk of hip fracture. Self-reported AOM use was obtained by postal questionnaires at 6, 12, 24, 36, 48 and 60 months. Analysis was limited to those who initiated AOM during follow-up. Logistic regression was used to explore baseline determinants of adherence (good ≥ 80%; poor < 80%). RESULTS The mean (SD) age of participants was 75.6 (4.2) years, with 6233 randomised to screening and 6250 to the control group. Of those participants identified at high fracture risk in the screening group, 38.2% of those on treatment at 6 months were still treated at 60 months, whereas the corresponding figure for the control group was 21.6%. Older age was associated with poorer adherence (OR per year increase in age 0.96 [95% CI 0.93, 0.99], p = 0.01), whereas history of parental hip fracture was associated with greater rate adherence (OR 1.67 [95% CI 1.23, 2.26], p < 0.01). CONCLUSIONS Systematic fracture risk screening using FRAX® leads to greater use of AOM and greater adherence, in women at high fracture risk, compared with usual care.
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- C M Parsons
- MRC Lifecourse Epidemiology Unit, University of Southampton, Southampton, SO16 6YD, UK
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- MRC Lifecourse Epidemiology Unit, University of Southampton, Southampton, SO16 6YD, UK
- NIHR Southampton Biomedical Research Centre, University of Southampton and University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust, Southampton, UK
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- Centre for Metabolic Bone Diseases, University of Sheffield, Sheffield, UK
- Institute for Health and Ageing, Catholic University of Australia, Melbourne, Australia
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- Bristol Medical School, University of Bristol, Bristol, UK
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- University of East Anglia, Norwich, UK
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- Centre for Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism, Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Birmingham, UK
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- University of East Anglia, Norwich, UK
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- University of East Anglia, Norwich, UK
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- Bristol Medical School, University of Bristol, Bristol, UK
- NIHR CLAHRC West, University Hospitals Bristol NHS Foundation Trust, Bristol, UK
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- University of East Anglia, Norwich, UK
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- Bristol Medical School, University of Bristol, Bristol, UK
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- Arthritis Research UK Centre for Epidemiology, Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health, The University of Manchester, Manchester, UK
- NIHR Manchester Biomedical Research Centre, Manchester University Hospitals Foundation Trust, Manchester Academic Health Science Centre, Manchester, UK
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- Centre for Metabolic Bone Diseases, University of Sheffield, Sheffield, UK
- Mellanby Centre for Bone Research, Centre for Integrated Research in Musculoskeletal Ageing, University of Sheffield, Sheffield, UK
- Sheffield Teaching Hospitals Foundation Trust, Sheffield, UK
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- MRC Lifecourse Epidemiology Unit, University of Southampton, Southampton, SO16 6YD, UK.
- NIHR Southampton Biomedical Research Centre, University of Southampton and University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust, Southampton, UK.
- NIHR Oxford Biomedical Research Centre, University of Oxford, Oxford, UK.
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Beauvais C, Poivret D, Lespessailles E, Thevenot C, Aubraye D, Euller Ziegler L, Beranger M, Filaire E, Gendarme S, Legrand K, Magar Y, Rousière M, Lévy-Weil F, Cortet B, Rat AC. Understanding Patients' Perspectives and Educational Needs by Type of Osteoporosis in Men and Women and People with Glucocorticosteroid-Induced Osteoporosis: A Qualitative Study to Improve Disease Management. Calcif Tissue Int 2019; 105:589-608. [PMID: 31506706 DOI: 10.1007/s00223-019-00607-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/04/2019] [Accepted: 08/22/2019] [Indexed: 01/18/2023]
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The aim of the study was to investigate similarities and differences in health beliefs, experiences and educational needs by type of osteoporosis (OP), particularly in people with glucocorticoid-induced OP (GIOP) and men. A qualitative study was conducted via focus groups involving post-menopausal women with or without osteoporotic fractures, osteoporotic men and people with GIOP. Fifty-three participants were included in eight groups. A wide range of health beliefs was found for all types of OP. Osteoporosis was considered a natural consequence of ageing except in men or conversely a serious disease associated with risk of new fractures and disability. GIOP patients had heterogeneous knowledge of OP and reported fewer prevention behaviours, and their quality of life was affected by the causal illness. Men had difficulties coping with the loss of their functional abilities and felt that OP was a "women's" disease. Beliefs about treatments ranged from confidence to fear of adverse effects or doubt about efficacy in all types of OP. Participants were interested in physical activity, fall prevention and diet, and preferred group sessions. GIOP patients and men had an interest in face-to-face education. Men were also interested in brief information including via the Internet. Patients' beliefs about OP differed by type of OP. Specific populations such as men or people with GIOP need particular care owing to experiences and needs. Offering group sessions in educational interventions is of interest to allow for sharing experiences and also face-to-face education for men and GIOP patients or the Internet for men.
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- Catherine Beauvais
- Rheumatology Department, Hôpital Universitaire Saint Antoine, APHP, Paris, France.
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- Rheumatology Department, Centre Hospitalier régional Metz-Thionville, Thionville, France
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- Rheumatology Department, Centre Hospitalier Régional, Orléans La Source, France
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- Rheumatology Department, Centre Hospitalier Victor Dupouy, Argenteuil, France
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- Rheumatology Department, Centre Hospitalier Régional, Orléans La Source, France
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- CIAMS, Universite Paris Sud, Université Paris-Saclay, Orsay Cedex, France
- CIAMS, Université d'Orleans, Orleans, France
- INRA, UNH, Unite de Nutrition Humaine, CRNH Auvergne, Université Clermont Auvergne, Clermont-Ferrand, France
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- Centre Hospitalier régional Universitaire de Nancy, INSERM, CIC Epidémiologie clinique, Nancy, France
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- Centre Hospitalier régional Universitaire de Nancy, INSERM, CIC Epidémiologie clinique, Nancy, France
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- Rheumatology Department, Hôpital Universitaire Saint Antoine, APHP, Paris, France
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- Rheumatology Department, Centre Hospitalier Victor Dupouy, Argenteuil, France
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- Centre Hospitalier Universitaire C.H.U. Lille and Université Lille 2, Rheumatology Department and EA 4490, 59000, Lille, France
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- Université de Lorraine, APEMAC, 54000, Nancy, France
- CHU Caen Rheumatology Department, INSERM, CHRU Nancy, CIC 1433 Epidémiologie clinique, Caen, France
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Quantifying and characterising multi-compartment compliance aid provision. Res Social Adm Pharm 2019; 16:560-567. [PMID: 31477529 DOI: 10.1016/j.sapharm.2019.07.015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/04/2019] [Revised: 07/25/2019] [Accepted: 07/26/2019] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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BACKGROUND Medication compliance aids (MCAs) to support adherence lack evidence for cost-effectiveness yet a 2001 survey in England estimated 100,000 patients receiving an MCA whilst living in their home. OBJECTIVE (s): To obtain a contemporary estimate of MCA provision by community pharmacies in England and describe factors influencing pharmacist decision-making regarding MCA initiation. METHODS A stratified random sample of two community pharmacies per county (n = 40) in England were surveyed by telephone and a more detailed postal survey sent to participants expressing an interest. Data were collected to determine magnitude of MCA provision and, professional and administrative factors influencing initiation were reported as percentage (95% confidence interval) respondents reporting a factor. RESULTS An estimated 273,529 MCAs are filled by community pharmacies in England with a median (IQR) of 20(10, 50) MCAs per pharmacy per month provided for patients living in their home. Practitioners' judgement of appropriateness for MCA initiation was reported by 51.3 ± 11% as the primary factor influencing decision-making relative to 16.3 ± 8% and 20 ± 8.8% reporting patient's and carer's opinion respectively. Some form of assessment tool was reported by 13 ± 7.3% respondents. Postal survey respondents (n = 31) indicated that decision-making regarding MCA initiation was often or always affected by suitability of medication for dispensing in an MCA by 58% ± 17% of respondents; 74.2% ± 15.4% and 53.3% ± 17.9% of respondents' decision-making was never or rarely affected by the risk of adverse events and reduced patient autonomy arising from an MCA respectively. CONCLUSIONS Provision of MCAs by pharmacies in England has more than doubled in the past decade. Beyond considering the practicalities of whether an MCA is suitable for a patient, there is limited evidence of pharmacists considering patient choice or risk of adverse events arising from sudden increased adherence prior to initiation.
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Yeam CT, Chia S, Tan HCC, Kwan YH, Fong W, Seng JJB. A systematic review of factors affecting medication adherence among patients with osteoporosis. Osteoporos Int 2018; 29:2623-2637. [PMID: 30417253 DOI: 10.1007/s00198-018-4759-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 111] [Impact Index Per Article: 18.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/27/2018] [Accepted: 10/30/2018] [Indexed: 01/18/2023]
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The aim of this review was to identify factors that influence patients' adherence to anti-osteoporotic therapy. Factors identified that were associated with poorer medication adherence included polypharmacy, older age, and misconceptions about osteoporosis. Physicians need to be aware of these factors so as to optimize therapeutic outcomes for patients. INTRODUCTION To identify factors that influence patients' adherence to anti-osteoporotic therapy. METHODS A systematic review of literature was performed for articles published up till January 2018 using PubMed®, PsychINFO®, Embase®, and CINAHL®. Peer-reviewed articles which examined factors associated with anti-osteoporotic medication adherence were included. Classes of anti-osteoporotic therapy included bisphosphonates, parathyroid hormone-related analogue, denosumab, selective estrogen receptor modulators, estrogen/progestin therapy, calcitonin, and strontium ranelate. Meta-analyses, case reports/series, and other systematic reviews were excluded. Identified factors were classified using the World Health Organization's five dimensions of medication adherence (condition, patient, therapy, health-system, and socio-economic domains). RESULTS Of 2404 articles reviewed, 124 relevant articles were identified. The prevalence of medication adherence ranged from 12.9 to 95.4%. Twenty-four factors with 139 sub-factors were identified. Bisphosphonates were the most well-studied class of medication (n = 59, 48%). Condition-related factors that were associated with poorer medication adherence included polypharmacy, and history of falls was associated with higher medication adherence. Patient-related factors which were associated with poorer medication adherence included older age and misconceptions about osteoporosis while therapy-related factors included higher dosing frequency and medication side effects. Health system-based factors associated with poorer medication adherence included care under different medical specialties and lack of patient education. Socio-economic-related factors associated with poorer medication adherence included current smoker and lack of medical insurance coverage. CONCLUSION This review identified factors associated with poor medication adherence among osteoporotic patients. To optimize therapeutic outcomes for patients, clinicians need to be aware of the complexity of factors affecting medication adherence.
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- C T Yeam
- Duke-NUS Medical School, 8 College Road, Singapore, 169857, Singapore
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- Duke-NUS Medical School, 8 College Road, Singapore, 169857, Singapore
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- Duke-NUS Medical School, 8 College Road, Singapore, 169857, Singapore
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- Duke-NUS Medical School, 8 College Road, Singapore, 169857, Singapore
- Program in Health Services and Systems Research, Duke-NUS Medical School, 8 College Road, Singapore, 169857, Singapore
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- Duke-NUS Medical School, 8 College Road, Singapore, 169857, Singapore
- Department of Rheumatology and Immunology, Singapore General Hospital, Outram Road, Singapore, 169608, Singapore
- Department of Medicine, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore, Singapore
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- Duke-NUS Medical School, 8 College Road, Singapore, 169857, Singapore.
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Smaje A, Weston‐Clark M, Raj R, Orlu M, Davis D, Rawle M. Factors associated with medication adherence in older patients: A systematic review. Aging Med (Milton) 2018; 1:254-266. [PMID: 31410389 PMCID: PMC6692164 DOI: 10.1002/agm2.12045] [Citation(s) in RCA: 77] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/21/2018] [Revised: 10/24/2018] [Accepted: 10/28/2018] [Indexed: 01/04/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVE Medication adherence is a major challenge in the treatment of older patients; however, they are under-represented in research. We undertook a systematic review focused on older patients to assess the reasons underlying non-adherence in this population. METHODS We searched multiple electronic databases for studies reporting reasons for non-adherence to medication regimens in patients aged 75 years and over. Our results were not limited to specific diseases, health-care settings, or geographical locations. The quality of eligible studies was assessed using the Newcastle-Ottawa Scale. A narrative synthesis of findings was performed. RESULTS A total of 25 publications were included, all of which were in community settings. Frequent medication review and knowledge regarding the purpose of the medication were positively associated with adherence. Factors associated with poor adherence were multimorbidity, cognitive impairment, complex regimens with multiple prescribing physicians, and problems with drug storage or formulation. CONCLUSION These findings suggest that interventions to improve adherence could focus on medication review aimed at simplifying regimens and educating patients about their treatment. Groups with poor adherence that may benefit most from such a model include patients with multiple comorbidities and cognitive impairment.
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- Ashley Smaje
- University College London Hospital NHS TrustLondonUK
- MRC Unit for Lifelong Health and Ageing at University College LondonLondonUK
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- MRC Unit for Lifelong Health and Ageing at University College LondonLondonUK
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- University College London School of PharmacyLondonUK
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- MRC Unit for Lifelong Health and Ageing at University College LondonLondonUK
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- MRC Unit for Lifelong Health and Ageing at University College LondonLondonUK
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Swart KMA, van Vilsteren M, van Hout W, Draak E, van der Zwaard BC, van der Horst HE, Hugtenburg JG, Elders PJM. Factors related to intentional non-initiation of bisphosphonate treatment in patients with a high fracture risk in primary care: a qualitative study. BMC FAMILY PRACTICE 2018; 19:141. [PMID: 30139341 PMCID: PMC6108118 DOI: 10.1186/s12875-018-0828-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/22/2017] [Accepted: 08/14/2018] [Indexed: 01/09/2023]
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BACKGROUND Adherence to osteoporosis treatment is crucial for good treatment effects. However, adherence has been shown to be poor and a substantial part of the patients don't even initiate treatment. This study aimed to gain insight into the considerations of both osteoporosis patients and general practitioners (GP) concerning intentional non-initiation of bisphosphonate treatment. METHODS Osteoporosis patients and GPs were recruited from the SALT Osteoporosis Study and a transmural fracture liaison service, both carried out in the Netherlands. Using questionnaires, we identified non-starters and starters of bisphosphonate treatment. Semi-structured interviews were conducted to gain a detailed overview of all considerations until saturation of the data was reached. Starters were asked to reflect on the considerations that were brought forward by the non-starters. Interviews were open coded and the codes were classified into main themes and subthemes using an inductive approach. RESULTS 16 non-starters, 10 starters, and 13 GPs were interviewed. We identified three main themes: insufficient medical advice, attitudes towards medication use including concerns about side effects, and disease awareness. From patients' as well as GPs' perspective, insufficient or ambiguous information from the GP influenced the decision of the non-starters to not start bisphosphonates. In contrast, starters were either properly informed, or they collected information themselves. Patients' aversion towards medication, fear of side effects, and a low risk perception also contributed to not starting the medication, whereas starters were aware of their fracture risk and were confident of the outcome of the treatment. Concerns about osteoporosis treatment and its side effects were also expressed by several GPs. Some GPs appeared to have a limited understanding of the current osteoporosis guidelines and the indications for treatment. CONCLUSIONS Many reasons we found for not starting bisphosphonate treatment were related to the patients or the GPs themselves being insufficiently informed. Attitudes of the GPs were shown to play a role in the decision of patients not to start treatment. Interventions need to be developed that are aimed at GPs, and at education of patients.
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- Karin M. A. Swart
- Department of General Practice and Elderly Care Medicine, Amsterdam Public Health research institute, Amsterdam UMC, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, De Boelelaan 1117, 1081 HV Amsterdam, Netherlands
- Stichting Artsen Laboratorium en Trombosedienst, Molenwerf 11, 1541 WR Koog aan de Zaan, Netherlands
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- Department of General Practice and Elderly Care Medicine, Amsterdam Public Health research institute, Amsterdam UMC, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, De Boelelaan 1117, 1081 HV Amsterdam, Netherlands
- Stichting Artsen Laboratorium en Trombosedienst, Molenwerf 11, 1541 WR Koog aan de Zaan, Netherlands
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- Department of General Practice and Elderly Care Medicine, Amsterdam Public Health research institute, Amsterdam UMC, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, De Boelelaan 1117, 1081 HV Amsterdam, Netherlands
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- Department of General Practice and Elderly Care Medicine, Amsterdam Public Health research institute, Amsterdam UMC, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, De Boelelaan 1117, 1081 HV Amsterdam, Netherlands
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- Department of General Practice and Elderly Care Medicine, Amsterdam Public Health research institute, Amsterdam UMC, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, De Boelelaan 1117, 1081 HV Amsterdam, Netherlands
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- Department of General Practice and Elderly Care Medicine, Amsterdam Public Health research institute, Amsterdam UMC, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, De Boelelaan 1117, 1081 HV Amsterdam, Netherlands
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacology and Pharmacy, Amsterdam Public Health research institute, Amsterdam UMC, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, De Boelelaan 1117, 1081 HV Amsterdam, Netherlands
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- Department of General Practice and Elderly Care Medicine, Amsterdam Public Health research institute, Amsterdam UMC, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, De Boelelaan 1117, 1081 HV Amsterdam, Netherlands
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Validation and Feasibility of the Medication Acceptability Questionnaire to Investigate Tablet and Liquid Alendronic Acid with Older Hospital Patients. PHARMACY 2018; 6:pharmacy6030084. [PMID: 30103480 PMCID: PMC6163684 DOI: 10.3390/pharmacy6030084] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/17/2018] [Revised: 07/13/2018] [Accepted: 08/09/2018] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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The effects of formulation characteristics on acceptability are poorly understood. This study evaluated the validity and feasibility of using the Medication Acceptability Questionnaire (MAQ) to investigate factors influencing acceptability of tablet compared with liquid alendronic acid. Written consent was obtained from eligible patients on Older People’s Medicine wards. MAQ face and content validity were evaluated through cognitive interviews while internal consistency and criterion validity were investigated by calculating Cronbach’s alpha and correlation of MAQ items with visual analogue scale (VAS) responses. MAQ data were obtained from 33 and 25 participants for tablet and liquid formulations respectively. Cognitive interviews indicated MAQ face and content validity. The domains of appearance, efficacy, and tolerability demonstrated adequate internal consistency and suitable refinements were identified for the domains of convenience and taste with Cronbach’s alpha <0.7. Significant positive correlations were identified between all MAQ domains and VAS. The liquid trended towards performing better for taste, appearance and tolerability and the tablet for convenience and efficacy. It is feasible to capture patient acceptability of a medication by questionnaire. Interpatient variation in acceptability for two formulations indicates that medication characteristics should be considered during prescribing and medication reviews to match patient preference with the appropriate formulation.
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Cook M. Community clinicians' views about patient adherence to osteoporosis medication. Nurs Older People 2018; 30:26-33. [PMID: 30033709 DOI: 10.7748/nop.2018.e1033] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 04/09/2018] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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Anecdotal and research evidence suggests that poor adherence and persistence with oral bisphosphonates can result in patients being at increased risk of osteoporotic fractures. Several interventions have been researched for their effectiveness with adherence and persistence, but the most effective method of supporting patients with oral bisphosphonate medications is clinician reviews, generally identified as doctors and nurses. This service evaluation aimed to explore the knowledge and views of multidisciplinary community-based clinicians about adherence and persistence with oral bisphosphonates. The results indicated a positive attitude to a multidisciplinary approach supporting patients to take their medication as prescribed, with recommendations for future research.
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- Marie Cook
- Division of Rehabilitation and Ageing, School of Medicine, University of Nottingham, England
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Jakobsen PR, Hermann AP, Søndergaard J, Wiil UK, Dixon RF, Clemensen J. Left in limbo - Experiences and needs among postmenopausal women newly diagnosed with osteoporosis without preceding osteoporotic fractures: A qualitative study. Post Reprod Health 2018; 24:26-33. [PMID: 29392982 DOI: 10.1177/2053369118755189] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/07/2023]
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Introduction Despite the fact that the first osteoporotic fracture is preventable, osteoporosis is still a major health challenge. The disease is highly prevalent among postmenopausal women. However little is known about how to meet and support women, when they are diagnosed with osteoporosis without preceding fractures. Therefore this study aims at gaining a deeper understanding of how women experience being diagnosed. Furthermore to describe and identify their needs, which should be met in future healthcare services. Methods We conducted a phenomenological qualitative study. We included 17 women aged 52-65 and collected data through semi-structured interviews. We analysed data following Giorgi's methodology. Findings Needs among the women were classified into three main themes: (1) needs of targeted and tailored information about osteoporosis, (2) needs of being prepared for GP visit to participate in treatment decision-making and (3) needs of being able to take care of bone health. Conclusion and implications In general the women experienced as been left 'in limbo', and they requested targeted and tailored information about osteoporosis. In particular, they want information about dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA) scan results and treatment options in advance of the GP visit. This will help them in being prepared and able to participate in treatment decisions. They ask for support in self-management of the disease with less focus on disease and risk of fracture. Instead, they demand more attention on the benefits of detecting early stage osteoporosis. The study highlights the call for new approaches to postmenopausal women newly diagnosed with osteoporosis without preceding fractures.
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- Pernille Ravn Jakobsen
- 1 Centre for Innovative Medical Technology, 11286 Odense University Hospital , Odense, Denmark
- 2 Institute of Clinical Research, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Southern Denmark, Odense, Denmark
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- 4 Institute of Public Health, Research Unit of General Practice, University of Southern Denmark, Odense, Denmark
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- 1 Centre for Innovative Medical Technology, 11286 Odense University Hospital , Odense, Denmark
- 5 Health Informatics and Technology, The Maersk Mc-Kinney Moller Institute, University of Southern Denmark, Odense, Denmark
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- 6 Centre for the Integration of Medicine and Innovative Technology, Boston, MA, USA
- 7 Division of General Medicine, 2348 Massachusetts General Hospital , Boston, MA, USA
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- 1 Centre for Innovative Medical Technology, 11286 Odense University Hospital , Odense, Denmark
- 2 Institute of Clinical Research, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Southern Denmark, Odense, Denmark
- 8 HC Andersen Children's Hospital, 11286 Odense University Hospital , Odense, Denmark
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Raybould G, Babatunde O, Evans AL, Jordan JL, Paskins Z. Expressed information needs of patients with osteoporosis and/or fragility fractures: a systematic review. Arch Osteoporos 2018; 13:55. [PMID: 29736627 PMCID: PMC5938310 DOI: 10.1007/s11657-018-0470-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 38] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/22/2018] [Accepted: 04/23/2018] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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UNLABELLED This systematic review identified patients have unmet information needs about the nature of osteoporosis, medication, self-management and follow-up. Clinician knowledge and attitudes appear to be of key importance in determining whether these needs are met. Unmet information needs appear to have psychosocial consequences and result in poor treatment adherence. PURPOSE Patient education is an integral component of the management of osteoporosis, yet patients are dissatisfied with the information they receive and see this as an area of research priority. This study aimed to describe and summarise the specific expressed information needs of patients in previously published qualitative research. METHODS Using terms relating to osteoporosis, fragility fracture and information needs, seven databases were searched. Articles were screened using predefined inclusion and exclusion criteria. Full-text articles selected for inclusion underwent data extraction and quality appraisal. Findings were drawn together using narrative synthesis. RESULTS The search identified 11,024 articles. Sixteen empirical studies were included in the review. Thematic analysis revealed three overarching themes relating to specific information needs, factors influencing whether information needs are met and the impact of unmet information needs. Specific information needs identified included the following: the nature of osteoporosis/fracture risk; medication; self-management and understanding the role of dual energy x-ray absorptiometry and follow-up. Perceived physician knowledge and attitudes, and the attitudes, beliefs and behaviours of patients were important factors in influencing whether information needs were met, in addition to contextual factors and the format of educational resources. Failure to elicit and address information needs appears to be associated with poor treatment adherence, deterioration of the doctor-patient relationship and important psychosocial consequences. CONCLUSION This is the first study to describe the information needs of patients with osteoporosis and fracture, the impact of this information gap and possible solutions. Further research is needed to co-design and evaluate educational interventions with patients.
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- Grace Raybould
- Arthritis Research UK Primary Care Centre, Research Institute for Primary Care & Health Science, Keele University, Keele, Staffordshire ST5 5BG UK
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- Arthritis Research UK Primary Care Centre, Research Institute for Primary Care & Health Science, Keele University, Keele, Staffordshire ST5 5BG UK
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- Arthritis Research UK Primary Care Centre, Research Institute for Primary Care & Health Science, Keele University, Keele, Staffordshire ST5 5BG UK
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- Arthritis Research UK Primary Care Centre, Research Institute for Primary Care & Health Science, Keele University, Keele, Staffordshire ST5 5BG UK
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- Arthritis Research UK Primary Care Centre, Research Institute for Primary Care & Health Science, Keele University, Keele, Staffordshire ST5 5BG UK ,Haywood Academic Rheumatology Centre, Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Partnership Trust, Stoke-on-Trent, ST6 7AG UK
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Wu X, Wei D, Sun B, Wu XN. Poor medication adherence to bisphosphonates and high self-perception of aging in elderly female patients with osteoporosis. Osteoporos Int 2016; 27:3083-90. [PMID: 27624338 DOI: 10.1007/s00198-016-3763-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/22/2016] [Accepted: 08/31/2016] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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UNLABELLED Non-adherence to bisphosphonates exposes the elderly female osteoporosis patients to an increased risk of fracture. This was one of the first studies to explore the relationship between medication adherence and self-perception of aging. Feelings of lacking control and expectations for negative events, beliefs of illness's chronic duration nature, and its linkage with aging were associated with of poor medication adherence. INTRODUCTION To examine the relationship between medication adherence to bisphosphonates and self-perception of aging in elderly female patients with osteoporosis. METHODS This was a cross-sectional survey. A convenience sample of 245 elderly female patients with osteoporosis prescribed regular oral bisphosphonate therapy was recruited from three tertiary hospitals in China. Sociodemographic and osteoporosis-related data, Morisky Medication Adherence Scale-8 (MMAS-8) and Aging Perceptions Questionnaire (APQ) data were collected. RESULTS Mean adherence score measured by MMAS-8 was 4.46(SD = 1.91; range, 0.25-7.00). Percentages of good and poor adherence were 28.6 and 71.4 %, which showed a poor medication adherence. Six domains of APQ statistically significantly associated with medication adherence. Interestingly, with control of age, educational status, marital status, and symptoms accompanying osteoporosis as covariates in the multivariate linear regression model, the effects of three domains disappeared. Significantly, worse adherence was observed in those patients who had higher feelings of lack of control, more expectations for negative events, more beliefs of osteoporosis's chronic duration nature and its linkage with aging. CONCLUSIONS We conclude that feelings of lacking control, expectations for negative events, beliefs of illness's chronic duration nature, and its linkage with aging were associated with poor medication adherence in elderly female patients with osteoporosis. Concerns about self-perception of aging need to be addressed in order to improve medication adherence.
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- X Wu
- Peking University School of Nursing, No. 38 Xueyuan Road, Haidian, Beijing, 100191, China
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- General Surgery Department, Beijing Hospital, No. 1 Dongdan Dahua Road, Dongcheng, Beijing, 100730, China
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- The Sixth People's Hospital of Weifang, No. 4116 Yongan Road, Weicheng, Weifang, Shandong Province, 261000, China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Learning and Cognition, Department of Psychology, Capital Normal University, No.105 Xisanhuan Beilu, Haidian, Beijing, 100048, China.
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Analyzing longitudinal qualitative data: the application of trajectory and recurrent cross-sectional approaches. BMC Res Notes 2016; 9:136. [PMID: 26936266 PMCID: PMC4776420 DOI: 10.1186/s13104-016-1954-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 131] [Impact Index Per Article: 16.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/10/2015] [Accepted: 02/24/2016] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Background Longitudinal qualitative research methods can add depth and understanding to health care research, especially on topics such as chronic conditions, adherence and changing health policies. In this manuscript we describe when and how to undertake two different applied approaches to analyzing longitudinal qualitative data: a recurrent cross-sectional approach and a trajectory approach. Results A recurrent cross-sectional approach is most appropriate when the primary interest is comparing two time points, such as before and after a policy change, or when a cohort cannot be maintained, such as a study in which some participants are expected to die. In contrast, a trajectory approach is most appropriate when the purpose of the research is to understand individuals’ experiences over time or to understand longitudinal healthcare processes. Conclusions Longitudinal qualitative research has the potential to be a powerful approach to understanding the complexities of health care: from relationships between providers and patients, to the experience of chronic disease, to the impact of health policy. Such research will be strengthened by careful consideration of the research question at hand, followed by application of the appropriate analytic approach.
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A qualitative systematic review of patients' experience of osteoporosis using meta-ethnography. Arch Osteoporos 2016; 11:33. [PMID: 27739032 PMCID: PMC5063904 DOI: 10.1007/s11657-016-0286-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/09/2015] [Accepted: 09/22/2016] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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UNLABELLED We aimed to systematically review qualitative studies exploring the experience of living with osteoporosis to develop new conceptual understanding. We identified themes about the invisibility/visibility of osteoporosis, the experience of uncertainty of living with osteoporosis (OP) and living with an ageing body and the place of gender. PURPOSE The aim of this review was to systematically review the body of qualitative studies exploring the experience of living with either osteoporosis or osteopenia and to use meta-ethnography to develop new conceptual understanding. METHODS We systematically reviewed and integrated the findings of qualitative research from four bibliographic databases (Medline, Embase, Cinahl, Psychinfo) to September 2015 in order to increase our conceptual understanding of the lived experience of osteoporosis and osteopenia. Articles were appraised for quality; each was independently read by two researchers to identify concepts which were compared and developed into a conceptual model. RESULTS Our findings demonstrate that coming to terms with a diagnosis of osteoporosis is linked to its relative visibility or invisibility. For some, OP has not become manifest and self-identity is intact (biographical integrity). For others, OP is profoundly manifest and self-identity is no long intact (biographical fracture). We also demonstrate that overwhelming uncertainty pervades the experience of OP. Our final theme demonstrates how the experience of OP is set within a cultural context with certain views about ageing and gender. CONCLUSIONS Our synthesis has highlighted the wealth of qualitative data about osteoporosis and osteopenia. Despite the increasing body of literature on the subject, there remains a need to adjust our interactions with patients. This will allow clinicians to understand how patients can be helped to receive and understand their diagnosis and move forward in partnership with healthcare providers to promote optimal management of the disease.
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Gillette C, Howerton DM, Williams BD, Mahmood MA. Medication persistence in older women with osteoporosis: a pilot study. Osteoporos Int 2015; 26:2883-8. [PMID: 26194492 DOI: 10.1007/s00198-015-3242-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/22/2015] [Accepted: 07/08/2015] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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UNLABELLED Most osteoporosis patients stop their medications before they should. Side effects are the most common reason patients in this sample stopped their medication before they told their physician. Physicians should use shared decision-making and discuss side effects of osteoporosis medications with their patients and explain the risks of the medications. INTRODUCTION The aims of this study were to (a) qualitatively examine reasons for medication non-persistence in osteoporosis, and (b) investigate how medication non-persistence in osteoporosis is associated with outcome expectations, self-efficacy, trust in physicians, and health locus of control. METHODS Subjects were recruited from online support groups to answer an anonymous online survey. Subjects were eligible if they (a) were female, (b) were at least 40 years of age, (c) self-identify as having osteoporosis, and (d) have taken at least one medication for osteoporosis. During the survey, subjects completed measures of self-efficacy, outcome expectations, trust in physicians generally, health locus of control, and demographic information. RESULTS Thirty-four subjects completed the online survey and had usable data. Approximately 82 % (n = 28) of subjects reported discontinuing an osteoporosis medication without first consulting a physician. The most common reason patients discontinued an osteoporosis medication was adverse effects. Subjects were more likely to discontinue their medications when they had poorer outcome expectations on average (p = 0.01), had lower trust in physicians on average (p < 0.0001), and had more of a doctors-centered locus of control (p = 0.03). Self-efficacy, age, insurance, status, and other measures of locus of control were not associated with medication non-persistence. CONCLUSIONS Side effects are a significant concern for women with osteoporosis and may be a cause for medication non-persistence.
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- C Gillette
- Department of Pharmacy Practice, Administration, and Research, Marshall University School of Pharmacy, 1 John Marshall Dr., Huntington, WV, 25755, USA.
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- Department of Psychology, Marshall University, Huntington, WV, 25755, USA
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- School of Pharmacy, Marshall University, Huntington, WV, 25755, USA
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine, Huntington, WV, 25755, USA
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Klop C, Welsing PMJ, Elders PJM, Overbeek JA, Souverein PC, Burden AM, van Onzenoort HAW, Leufkens HGM, Bijlsma JWJ, de Vries F. Long-term persistence with anti-osteoporosis drugs after fracture. Osteoporos Int 2015; 26:1831-40. [PMID: 25822104 PMCID: PMC4469296 DOI: 10.1007/s00198-015-3084-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 38] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/19/2014] [Accepted: 02/19/2015] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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UNLABELLED Long-term persistence with anti-osteoporosis drugs and determinants for discontinuation among fracture patients were examined. Persistence was 75.0 and 45.3 % after 1 and 5 years, respectively. Those aged ≥80 years were at increased risk of early discontinuation. Within 1 year after discontinuation, 24.3 % restarted therapy, yet 47.0 % persisted for 1 year. INTRODUCTION The risk of osteoporotic fracture can effectively be reduced with use of anti-osteoporosis drugs. However, little is known about persistence with these drugs after fracture where subsequent fracture risk is high. The aims were to determine long-term persistence with anti-osteoporosis drugs among fracture patients, including its determinants, and to describe restart and subsequent persistence. METHODS A cohort study was conducted within the Dutch PHARMO Database Network. Patients aged ≥50 years (n = 961) who received anti-osteoporosis drugs within 1 year after fracture, but not in the preceding year, were included (2002-2011). Persistence (defined as the proportion on treatment) and the proportion restarting after discontinuation were estimated using Kaplan-Meier analyses. Time-dependent Cox regression was used to identify determinants of non-persistence including age, sex, initial dosage regime, fracture type, comorbidities, and drug use. RESULTS Persistence with anti-osteoporosis drugs was 75.0 % (95 % confidence interval (CI) 72.0-77.7) and 45.3 % (95 % CI 40.4-50.0) after 1 and 5 years, respectively. A significant determinant of non-persistence was age ≥80 years (reference 50-59 years: adjusted hazard ratio [adj. HR] 1.65; 95 % CI 1.15-2.38). This effect was not constant over time (≤360 days following initiation: adj. HR 2.07; 95 % CI 1.27-3.37; >360 days: adj. HR 1.08; 95 % CI 0.62-1.88). Within 1 year after discontinuation, 24.3 % (95 % CI 20.1-29.2) restarted therapy, yet 47.0 % persisted for 1 year. CONCLUSIONS This study identified suboptimal persistence with anti-osteoporosis drugs among fracture patients. Major target groups for measures aimed to improve persistence may be those aged >80 years and those restarting therapy.
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- C Klop
- Utrecht Institute for Pharmaceutical Sciences, Division of Pharmacoepidemiology and Clinical Pharmacology, Utrecht University, Utrecht, Netherlands
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- Department of Rheumatology and Clinical Immunology, University Medical Center, Utrecht, Netherlands
- Julius Center for Health Sciences and Primary Care, University Medical Center, Utrecht, Netherlands
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- Department of General Practice and Elderly Care, VU University Medical Centre, Amsterdam, Netherlands
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- PHARMO Institute for Drug Outcomes Research, Utrecht, Netherlands
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- Utrecht Institute for Pharmaceutical Sciences, Division of Pharmacoepidemiology and Clinical Pharmacology, Utrecht University, Utrecht, Netherlands
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- Utrecht Institute for Pharmaceutical Sciences, Division of Pharmacoepidemiology and Clinical Pharmacology, Utrecht University, Utrecht, Netherlands
- Department of Clinical Pharmacy and Toxicology, Maastricht University Medical Centre+, Maastricht, Netherlands
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacy and Toxicology, Maastricht University Medical Centre+, Maastricht, Netherlands
- Department of Pharmacy, Radboud University Nijmegen Medical Centre, Nijmegen, Netherlands
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- Utrecht Institute for Pharmaceutical Sciences, Division of Pharmacoepidemiology and Clinical Pharmacology, Utrecht University, Utrecht, Netherlands
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- Department of Rheumatology and Clinical Immunology, University Medical Center, Utrecht, Netherlands
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- Utrecht Institute for Pharmaceutical Sciences, Division of Pharmacoepidemiology and Clinical Pharmacology, Utrecht University, Utrecht, Netherlands.
- Department of Clinical Pharmacy and Toxicology, Maastricht University Medical Centre+, Maastricht, Netherlands.
- MRC Lifecourse Epidemiology Unit, Southampton General Hospital, Southampton, UK.
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