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An Evidence-Based Approach For The Implementation Of An Osteoporosis Educational And Exercise Intervention Among Perimenopausal Women, Joanne Maura Cecile Finazzi
An Evidence-Based Approach For The Implementation Of An Osteoporosis Educational And Exercise Intervention Among Perimenopausal Women, Joanne Maura Cecile Finazzi
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According to the osteoporosis criteria developed by the World Health Organization, 10 million individuals residing in the United States are estimated to have osteoporosis, and 8 million of these individuals are women (National Osteoporosis Foundation [NOF], 2009). Educational and exercise interventions (Bohaty, Rocole, Wehling, & Waltman, 2008) have been developed in an effort to prevent osteoporosis. However, medical record reviews reveal that only 18% of patients receive counseling regarding osteoporosis educational interventions and exercise preventive measures during health care visits (Lee, Zuckerman, & Weiss, 2002).
The purpose of the pilot study was to examine the effectiveness of a 4-week, 4- …