Surveying Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices of Primary Care Physicians in Turkey Regarding Osteoporosis Management.

Osteoporosis Clinical Trial

Official title:

Surveying Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices of Primary Care Physicians in Turkey Regarding Osteoporosis Management.

Clinical Trial Details — Status: Not yet recruiting

Administrative data

• NCT number: NCT05851131
• Other study ID #: AHek1
• Status: Not yet recruiting
• Start date: August 1, 2023
• Est. completion date: April 1, 2024

Study information

• Verified date: May 2023
• Source: Uskudar State Hospital
• Contact: Mustafa H Temel, M.D.
• Phone: +905342714872
• Email: mhuseyintemel[@]gmail.com
• Is FDA regulated: No
• Study type: Observational

Clinical Trial Summary

This study aims to assess the knowledge of primary care physicians on the diagnosis and treatment of osteoporosis.

Description:

Multiple choice questions will be used to assess information related to the diagnosis and treatment of osteoporosis, including knowledge of various medications, their mechanisms of action and side effects, and recommended dosage of vitamin D supplementation. The participating physicians will also be asked about their sources of knowledge acquisition and how they keep updated on this topic, as well as their self-evaluation of knowledge. Furthermore, background information will be collected, including professional and demographic characteristics. A questionnaire previously used in other studies will be adapted for the study based on the 'Updated approach for the management of osteoporosis in Turkey: a consensus report'.

Recruitment information / eligibility

• Status: Not yet recruiting
• Enrollment: 200
• Est. completion date: April 1, 2024
• Est. primary completion date: December 1, 2023
• Gender: All
• Age group: 25 Years to 65 Years

Eligibility

Inclusion Criteria:

• Giving consent.

• Working as a family physician assistant, family physician specialist or general practitioner in Turkey.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Not giving consent.

• Having any physical or mental illness that may prevent reading, understanding and filling out the form.

Related Conditions & MeSH terms

• Osteoporosis

Intervention

Other:
• Approach to Diagnosis and Treatment of Osteoporosis Questionnaire
The survey will use multiple-choice questions to assess primary care physicians' knowledge on the diagnosis and treatment of osteoporosis. The questions will cover various aspects, including medication options, their mechanisms of action, side effects, and recommended vitamin D supplementation dosages. The physicians will also be asked about their sources of knowledge and how they keep themselves updated on the topic, as well as their self-evaluation of their knowledge. Background information, such as their professional and demographic characteristics, will also be collected. The survey questionnaire used in other studies will be adapted for this survey based on the "Updated approach for the management of osteoporosis in Turkey: a consensus report."

Locations

Country	Name	City	State
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Sponsors (1)

Lead Sponsor	Collaborator
Uskudar State Hospital

Outcome

Type	Measure	Description	Time frame	Safety issue
Primary	Knowledge levels, attitudes and practices of primary care physicians in Turkey	The survey will use multiple-choice questions to assess primary care physicians' knowledge on the diagnosis and treatment of osteoporosis. The questions will cover various aspects, including medication options, their mechanisms of action, side effects, and recommended vitamin D supplementation dosages. The physicians will also be asked about their sources of knowledge and how they keep themselves updated on the topic, as well as their self-evaluation of their knowledge. Background information, such as their professional and demographic characteristics, will also be collected. The survey questionnaire used in other studies will be adapted for this survey based on the "Updated approach for the management of osteoporosis in Turkey: a consensus report."	1 day