Journal of Korean Gerontological Nursing 2004;6(1):55-66.
골다공증 여성의 교육요구
정승희, 김평년
Abstract
Purpose The purpose of this study was to identify the educational needs of women with osteoporosis.
Method : A tool was developed on the basis of related references and consisted of items on educational needs of women with osteoporosis. The participants were 147 women who were diagnosed with osteoporosis between April 21 and May 9, 2003.
Result Educational needs were above the mid level and were in order of frequency, exercise, disease, medication and diet. For exercise, the following were scored higher, prevention and management of fractures, methods to maintain therapeutic posture, and effects of exercise.
Conclusion Considering that the need related to exercise for women with osteoporosis was high, education programs should be centered on exercise in order to increase the effects of education.