DEVELOPMENT AND PSYCHOMETRIC EVALUATION OF "ASSESSMENT FORM OF OSTEOPOROSIS"

Osteoporosis and the related fractures due to discomfort, disability,
decreased quality of life and death are major health problems in the world. According to the
importance of recording and reporting osteoporosis, the aim of this study was development
and psychometric evaluation of an "Assessment Form of Osteoporosis".
Materials & Methods: This study is a systematic review of the literature review, Internet
search and library studies on osteoporosis assessment form with the key word "Form",
"Osteoporosis", "Incidence" and "Investigation" began between the years 1997-2008. In this
searching, we obtained 2 forms and 3 questionnaires in this field and performed analyses and
developed "Assessment Form of Osteoporosis". For validity of the form, researchers used
content validity and consulted with experts in this field (5 nurse specialists, 2 orthopedic
specialists in Bone Marrow Densitometry Center, 3 physiotherapists) about osteoporosis, its
causes, the complications of the disease. After gaining enough knowledge and experience,
their comments were reviewed and applied carefully.
Results: In this study "Assessment Form of Osteoporosis" developed and evaluated validity.
Benefits of the form is as follows: in many forms there was not any question related to
hormonal history in men or did not pay attention to the risk factors for osteoporosis in men,
whereas the previous studies showed that hormonal disorder such as testosterone deficiency
and prostate cancer can increase the risk for osteoporosis. So in this form, questions were
designed in domains that assess individuals perfectly. The new form is applicable for all
patients referring to health centers and bone marrow densitometry, schools, universities, and
ultimately the whole community has the performance capabilities.
Conclusion: "Assessment Form of Osteoporosis" is a comprehensive form and its data can
identify the disease osteoporosis and the fractures. The data can prevent worsening of the
disease