Predictors of patient education by bone densitometry technologists.
OBJECTIVE
This study investigated which factors predict the likelihood of densitometry technologists counseling their patients about osteoporosis prevention.


METHODS
Predictors of osteoporosis prevention patient education by bone densitometry technologists were analyzed in a sample of 417 radiologic technologists with ARRT advanced certification in bone densitometry and 158 densitometry technologists, none of whom were ARRT certified in bone densitometry.


RESULTS
The regression model accounted for 41% of the variation in reports of bone health counseling. Densitometry technologists with high internal motivation and low personal barriers reported educating their patients about osteoporosis prevention.


CONCLUSIONS
Recommendations for increasing bone health promotion include increasing personal interest through sensitivity training, expanding delivery by promoting models for clinical implementation and creating educational opportunities to strengthen counseling skills.
Ludwig
Rebecca L
RL
Department of Imaging and Radiation Sciences, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, USA.
Turner
Lori W
LW
O'Sullivan
Patricia S
PS
D015502:Absorptiometry, Photon; D000328:Adult; D001131:Arkansas; D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D002568:Certification; D003376:Counseling; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009042:Motivation; D010024:Osteoporosis / Q000517:prevention & control*; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D011369:Professional-Patient Relations; D012044:Regression Analysis; D018570:Risk Assessment; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires