Exploring Wellbeing for People with Osteoporosis and/or Broken Bone(s)
Research type
Research Study
Full title
Addressing Unmet Biopsychosocial-spiritual Needs of People with Osteoporosis: A Mixed Methods Study
IRAS ID
356624
Contact name
Laurna Bullock
Contact email
Duration of Study in the UK
1 years, 10 months, 1 days
Research summary
BACKGROUND
Osteoporosis is a common condition which can increase the chance of breaking a bone. This is because bones become weaker and are likely to break more easily (for example, from a simple fall on flat ground). Some people might not have been told that they have osteoporosis but have broken a bone easily before. In either case, having osteoporosis and/or broken bones can affect wellbeing, including impacts on:
- long-term physical health (e.g. pain, limited mobility, changes in posture)
- mental health (e.g. depression, anxiety, lower self confidence)
- social life (e.g. loss of independence and restrictions to hobbies, work, relationships, housing and finances)
- spiritual, cultural or religious beliefs and practices (e.g. questioning meaning of life, disruptions to how people view themselves and their roles, difficulties with prayer)AIMS AND METHODS
People with osteoporosis and/or broken bone(s) will complete a survey. The survey aims to identify the physical, mental health, social and spiritual care needs of people with osteoporosis and/or broken bone(s).Interviews will be completed with people with osteoporosis and/or broken bone(s) as well as with healthcare professionals who deliver osteoporosis care. Interviews aim to explore:
- the physical, mental health, social and spiritual care needs of people with osteoporosis and/or broken bone(s)
- how these care needs are currently addressed and how they could best be addressed
- barriers and enablers to providing care for physical, mental health, social and spiritual needs for people with osteoporosis and/or broken bone(s)OUTPUTS
Survey and interview data will inform the co-development of recommendations with stakeholders which will aim to address the unmet physical, mental health, social and spiritual care needs of people with osteoporosis and/or broken bone(s). These recommendations have potential to benefit the quality of osteoporosis care and improve patient wellbeing.REC name
South Central - Oxford C Research Ethics Committee
REC reference
25/SC/0296
Date of REC Opinion
17 Oct 2025
REC opinion
Further Information Favourable Opinion