Table 2 Description of Study Sample (n = 21)
Characteristic | Â | |
|---|---|---|
Age, yrs, range | 65-88 | |
Female, n (%) | 15 (71) | |
Fracture type, n %) | Â | |
| Â | Wrist | 7 (33) |
| Â | Hip | 7 (33) |
| Â | Shoulder | 4 (19) |
| Â | Ankle | 1 (5) |
| Â | Patella | 1 (5) |
| Â | Pelvis | 1 (5) |
Time since most recent fracture, n (%) | Â | |
| Â | 6-12 months | 12 (57) |
| Â | 12-18 months | 7 (33) |
| Â | 2-5 years | 2 (10) |
T-Score, n (%) | Â | |
| Â | -1.0 to -2.4 | 12 (57) |
|  | ≤ -2.5 | 9 (43) |
Taking bisphosphonate at time of interview, n (%) | 14 (67) | |
Decision to take OP medication, n (%) | Â | |
| Â | "Easy" | 12 (57) |
| Â | "Difficult" | 9 (43) |