Investigation of Knowledge and Practices Regarding Pediatric Osteoporosis in Türkiye

The goal of this observational- cross sectional study is to investigate the knowledge and practices of physicians in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R), Pediatrics, and Orthopedics regarding pediatric osteoporosis. The main question it aims to answer is:

What are the levels of knowledge and approaches of physicians in PM&R, Pediatrics, and Orthopedics regarding pediatric osteoporosis, and how can a psychometrically valid and reliable data collection tool be developed to measure these?

Participants, including PM&R, Pediatrics, and Orthopedics physicians, will complete an online questionnaire consisting of demographic and clinical practice questions, as well as items measuring their knowledge about pediatric osteoporosis. The study also includes a pilot test with a subset of participants to evaluate the clarity and reliability of the questionnaire.

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Key information

Conditions

Osteoporosis Bone Diseases Bone Diseases, Metabolic Juvenile osteoporosis Metabolic Diseases Musculoskeletal Diseases Nutritional and Metabolic Diseases Pediatric

Age range

25 year–70 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Primary location

Fatih Sultan Mehmet Training and Research Hospital

Istanbul, 34098, Turkey (Türkiye)

About this study

The aim of this study was to investigate the knowledge and approaches of physicians in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R), Pediatrics, and Orthopedics regarding pediatric osteoporosis. A secondary aim was to develop and evaluate the psychometric properties of a data collection tool designed to measure knowledge and practices related to pediatric osteoporosis.

The Pediatric Osteoporosis Knowledge and Practice Assessment Scale, used as the data collection tool, was developed based on evidence-based guidelines and the International Society for Clinical Densitometry Pediatric Position Statements. The scale consists of a preliminary section assessing demographic data and clinical practices, and a second section measuring knowledge levels. The questions were designed with "true" (1 point), "false," and "I don't know" (0 points) options, similar to the Osteoporosis Knowledge Questionnaire, which is intended for adults. The questions were categorized into general knowledge and diagnosis, risk factors, assessment, and treatment.

Content validity of the scale was ensured by a panel of experts in the field. The scale was distributed online via Google Forms and applied to 321 physicians. A pilot test was conducted with 10 PM&R physicians to evaluate its clarity. To assess reliability, the scale was administered twice to 30 physicians with a one-week interval.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

Physicians specializing in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R), Pediatrics, or Orthopedics
Able to read and understand the language in which the questionnaire is provided,
Internet access to complete the online survey distributed via Google Forms
Willing to participate and provide informed consent
Actively practicing in their respective specialty.
Involved in the care of patients where knowledge about pediatric osteoporosis is relevant

Exclusion criteria

Surveys with incomplete or inconsistent answers that do not meet the study's data quality standards
Participants who have been involved in the development or validation of the Pediatric Osteoporosis Knowledge and Practice Assessment Scale

Treatment and study plan

Primary outcomes

Level of knowledge and practices of physicians in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R), Pediatrics, and Orthopedics regarding pediatric osteoporosis.

Time frame: From October 2024 to November 2024

This outcome will likely be measured by:

The total score obtained from the Pediatric Osteoporosis Knowledge and Practice Assessment Scale, which evaluates knowledge in the domains of general information and diagnosis, risk factors, assessment, and treatment.

Secondary outcomes

Validation and reliability of the Pediatric Osteoporosis Knowledge and Practice Assessment Scale as a psychometric tool

Time frame: From October 2024 to November 2024

This will be assessed through:

Reliability Testing:

Test-retest reliability using the Intraclass Correlation Coefficient (ICC) from responses collected one week apart.

Internal Consistency:

Cronbach's alpha coefficient to determine the consistency of the items within the scale.

Structural Validity:

Factor analysis to confirm that the scale items align with predefined theoretical domains (e.g., general knowledge and diagnosis, risk factors, assessment, and treatment).

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Fatih Sultan Mehmet Training and Research Hospital

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Registry information

Official study title

Investigation of Knowledge and Practices Regarding Pediatric Osteoporosis in Türkiye: A Cross-Sectional Study

Acronym: PedOp

Important dates

Study start: 2024
Primary completion: 2024
Study completion: 2024
First posted: Nov 21, 2024
Registry last updated: Feb 24, 2025

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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