Senior nursing students' knowledge of osteoporosis.
OBJECTIVE
To explore the terminal knowledge of senior nursing students regarding osteoporosis at the end of their baccalaureate program.


METHODS
Descriptive, using a convenience sample.


METHODS
University on the West Coast of Florida.


METHODS
Ninety-five senior nursing students.


METHODS
Identification of osteoporosis-related knowledge using the 22-item Osteoporosis Knowledge Questionnaire.


RESULTS
Knowledge scores for the sample ranged from 6 to 20 (M = 14.62) out of a possible score of 22.


CONCLUSIONS
Senior nursing students demonstrated limited knowledge related to the magnitude of osteoporosis, risk factors associated with the disease, detection, treatment and preventive measures. These findings should encourage educators to develop or enhance existing curricula to adequately prepare nurses to assume advocacy roles in both the practice settings and public policy arena regarding osteoporosis.
Berarducci
Adrienne
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University of South Florida College of Nursing, USA.
D000328:Adult; D004508:Education, Nursing, Baccalaureate; D004521:Educational Measurement; D005260:Female; D005431:Florida; D007722:Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010024:Osteoporosis / Q000451:nursing* / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000517:prevention & control