Patient Characteristics in the Three Osteoporosis Screening Study Groups
| Patient Characteristics | Chart Reminder (n = 102) | Patient Education + Chart Reminder (n = 62) | Usual Care (n = 31) | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age (years) | 73.6 | 73.6 | 74.1 | .964 |
| Educational level college or higher (%) | 33.3 | 48.4 | 24.2 | .038 |
| Sum of medical conditions (mean) | 4.0 | 4.3 | 4.4 | .422 |
| BMD during past 14 months (%) | 22.6 | 22.6 | 9.7 | .265 |
| Annual exams within 26 months (mean) | 2.2 | 2.0 | 1.7 | .004 |
BMD, bone mineral density.