Self-perception of fracture risk: what can it tell us?
- Litwic, A. E
- Compston, J. E
- Wyman, A
- Siris, E. S
- Gehlbach, S. H
- Adachi, J. D
- Chapurlat, R
- Díez Pérez, A
- Lacroix, A. Z
- Nieves, J. W
- Netelenbos, J. C
- Pfeilschifter, J
- ROSSINI, Maurizio
- Roux, C
- Saag, K. G
- Silverman, S
- Watts, N. B
- Greenspan, S. L
- March, L
- Gregson, C. L
- Cooper, C
- Dennison, E. M.
Publication date
January 2017
DOI Publisher
Springer Science and Business Media LLCAbstract
In this study, we report that self-perception of fracture risk captures some aspect of fracture risk not currently measured using conventional fracture prediction tools and is associated with improved medication uptake. It suggests that adequate appreciation of fracture risk may be beneficial and lead to greater healthcare engagement and treatment
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