Knowledge and Evaluation Research Unit - Victor M. Montori

Osteoporosis Choice

SUMMARY: This study of decision aid testing is to see if it can efficiently improve patient education and communication with health care providers about fracture risk; and explore bisphosphonates use to reduce that risk, as well as improve the quality of treatment decisions.

Principal Investigator: Victor M. Montori, M.D.
Grant Title: Patient participation in decision making with medication adherence in osteoporosis
Funding: FIMDM (foundation for informed medical decision making)
Grant Duration: October 1, 2008 - January 31, 2011
Study Coordinators: Laurie Pencille (Mayo Clinic)

Video Related to this Research

• Osteoporosis brief

Publication Related to this Research

• Protocol for the Osteoporosis Choice trial. A pilot randomized trial of a decision aid in primary care practice.