Research Underway
Evaluation of osteoporosis management: treatment effectiveness, policy utilisation and impacts on fracture incidence
Investigators:
Sean Robert March Williams (PI), Louisa Jorm (Supervisor), Sanja Lujic, Fiona Blyth, Marlene Fransen, Lynette March
Project aim(s):
The aim of this project is to undertake a descriptive analysis of the usage patterns of glucosamine, omega 3 and fish-oil in a population with osteoarthritis.
It will investigate factors that are associated with use of complementary medicines among people with arthritis, including socioeconomic status, physical activity, physical functioning and use of other medications.
Project status:
Application approved February 2011
Project commenced July 2011
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