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KMID : 0895920040060010055
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Journal of Korean Gerontological Nursing
2004 Volume.6 No. 1 p.55 ~ p.66
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Educational Needs of Women with Osteoporosis
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Chung Seung-Hee
Kim Pyung-Nyen
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Abstract
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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.
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KEYWORD
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Osteoporosis Educational needs
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