Welcome to Your Osteoporosis Study Guide Wiki Project!
Learning Objectives:
Upon conclusion of this presentation, the learner will be able to:
1. Recognize the medical impact of osteoporosis
2. Examine the physiology of normal bone turnover
3. Review the pathogenesis of osteoporosis
4. Identify risk factors (modifiable and non-modifiable) for having an osteoporotic fracture
5. Apply the FRAX algorithm, given a patient case
6. Practice using the WHO classification of osteopenia or osteporosis given a patient scenario
7. Provide lifestyle recommendations to help reduce fracture risk and fall prevention
8. Compare and contrast FDA-approved pharmacotherapy for prevention and treatment of osteoporosis
9. Distinguish the efficacy, safety and tolerability of the most frequently prescribed therapies
To successfully complete this assignment, you will need to:
Effectively / efficiently use electronic databases to look up medical information.
Collaborate with peers to develop a study guide.You will be in the same groups as your YouTube project.
Reference information sources using appropriate APA Maual Style reference citation procedures.
Assignment I recommend beginning the assignment during week 4 of the semester. The competed study guide is due on 9/20/10 before class begins.
This assignment is being given in lieu of a lecture. You will meet in class for some fun activities and osteoporosis cases per the course syllabus schedule.
How to collaborate with your classmates to build your Osteoporosis Study Guide
Find out what therapeutic “topic” your group has been assigned to work on. There are 15 different topics:
Epidemiology and economic impact - Group 1
Bone physiology (architecture) and pathophysiology of bone disorders - Group 2
Risk assessment and clinical evaluation (classification system of osteoporosis and modifiable/or non modifiable risk factors) - Group 3
Screening, diagnosis (WHO criteria and validated screening tools) - Group 4
FRAX algorithm/tool (use and application) - Group 5
Contributing diseases that can lead to bone loss and how to rule in and out of differential diagnosis - Group 6
Contributing medications that can lead to bone loss - Group 7
Pharmacologic therapy prevention and treatment as it applies (Bisphosphonates) - Group 9
Pharmacologic therapy prevention and treatment as it applies (SERMS and Estrogen/Hormone replacement) - Group 10
Pharmacologic therapy prevention and treatment as it applies (calcitonin, parathyroid hormone) - Group 11
Combination therapy and when to adjust therapy - Group 12
Assessment techniques for bone density measurement (diagnosis/follow-up) and biochemical markers and VFA - Group 13
Fall prevention and how to assess risk for falls in elderly - Group 14
Patient education resources (keep literacy issues in mind) - Group 15
Because your individual contribution to the Wikispace can and will be monitored, it is recommended that team members decide how to equitably divide up the work.
Regardless of your assigned topic, each group will have access to a complete study guide created entirely by you and your classmates. The course coordinator will check for accuracy and completeness after the 9/20/10 due date. Questions on the exam will be derived from the materials posted on the Wikispace Study Guide/objectives.
What the team members need to do:
You've received an e-mail with a link that invited you to this Wikispace created for your group. You created an account and ensured that you have access to the Wikispace. Now that you're logged in, become familiar with your new Wikispace. There are simple directions available on the Wikispace site when you click on “Help,” which is located towards the bottom of the page.
Determine what roles and responsibilities each person on the team will have. Every person in the team should contribute to the effort.
What each team needs to COMPLETE:
Conduct an online search to find general information about your assigned topic and identify at least 2 (but not more than 3) websites to link to your Wikispace. Select websites you believe would be particularly helpful to other students to learn more about the topic.
Conduct a Medline or PubMed search to identify at least 1 (but not more than 3) primary research articles that provide clear evidence that the treatment(s) described on your Wikispace is(are) effective for the management of osteoporosis.
Using the template provided on your assigned Wikispace, concisely summarize the information into the table.
Cite your sources and upload supporting documents, such as guidelines and landmark trials, you believe would be most helpful to other students.
Why use Wikispaces and Wikis to build your study guide? With new innovations in technology, there are many new ways to collaborate with others to share and organize information. Many of you may already jump to Wikipedia to quickly look up information, so this is an opportunity to use such popular media tools. Similar to Google Docs, the beauty of using Wikispaces is that every member of the team can contribute to the effort with the added features of directly uploading documents and building in relevant links so all the information can be found in one easy-to-use place. Think of this like a virtual One Note program.
Also, the nature of this assignment is not only to help you learn about the treatment and management of osteoporosis, but it is designed to better prepare you for next year’s rotations and beyond. When interacting with patients or other providers, there are many different opinions about the optimal treatment of co-morbid conditions. The study guide you create will give you quick access to useful information and will help you develop evidence-based recommendations. What students will be assessed on: Although the completion of this assignment does not contribute to your grade in a direct way, each student in the team is expected to participate in the research, development, and organization of the team’s study guide. The study guide must include at least 3 reference citations and appropriate referencing procedures must be followed. The study guide will be available to all students to prepare for the exam. Questions on the exam will be derived from the study guide you create.
A Final Note: By now, everyone should know that plagiarism is an act of academic dishonesty. While students are required to collaborate with one another in authoring this assignment, students may not copy or paraphrase the work of others without giving proper attribution. Do not simply CUT AND PASTE information from your sources. If plagiarism is suspected, the matter will be referred to the Dean of Academic Affairs and a APC Code of Conduct will be filed.
Welcome to Your Osteoporosis Study Guide Wiki Project!
Learning Objectives:
Upon conclusion of this presentation, the learner will be able to:
1. Recognize the medical impact of osteoporosis
2. Examine the physiology of normal bone turnover
3. Review the pathogenesis of osteoporosis
4. Identify risk factors (modifiable and non-modifiable) for having an osteoporotic fracture
5. Apply the FRAX algorithm, given a patient case
6. Practice using the WHO classification of osteopenia or osteporosis given a patient scenario
7. Provide lifestyle recommendations to help reduce fracture risk and fall prevention
8. Compare and contrast FDA-approved pharmacotherapy for prevention and treatment of osteoporosis
9. Distinguish the efficacy, safety and tolerability of the most frequently prescribed therapies
To successfully complete this assignment, you will need to:
Effectively / efficiently use electronic databases to look up medical information.
Collaborate with peers to develop a study guide.You will be in the same groups as your YouTube project.
Reference information sources using appropriate APA Maual Style reference citation procedures.
Assignment
I recommend beginning the assignment during week 4 of the semester. The competed study guide is due on 9/20/10 before class begins.
This assignment is being given in lieu of a lecture. You will meet in class for some fun activities and osteoporosis cases per the course syllabus schedule.
How to collaborate with your classmates to build your Osteoporosis Study Guide
Find out what therapeutic “topic” your group has been assigned to work on. There are 15 different topics:
Epidemiology and economic impact - Group 1
Bone physiology (architecture) and pathophysiology of bone disorders - Group 2
Risk assessment and clinical evaluation (classification system of osteoporosis and modifiable/or non modifiable risk factors) - Group 3
Screening, diagnosis (WHO criteria and validated screening tools) - Group 4
FRAX algorithm/tool (use and application) - Group 5
Contributing diseases that can lead to bone loss and how to rule in and out of differential diagnosis - Group 6
Contributing medications that can lead to bone loss - Group 7
Universal lifestyle recommendations (physical activity, Calcium, Vitamin D, etc) - Group 8
Pharmacologic therapy prevention and treatment as it applies (Bisphosphonates) - Group 9
Pharmacologic therapy prevention and treatment as it applies (SERMS and Estrogen/Hormone replacement) - Group 10
Pharmacologic therapy prevention and treatment as it applies (calcitonin, parathyroid hormone) - Group 11
Combination therapy and when to adjust therapy - Group 12
Assessment techniques for bone density measurement (diagnosis/follow-up) and biochemical markers and VFA - Group 13
Because your individual contribution to the Wikispace can and will be monitored, it is recommended that team members decide how to equitably divide up the work.
Regardless of your assigned topic, each group will have access to a complete study guide created entirely by you and your classmates. The course coordinator will check for accuracy and completeness after the 9/20/10 due date. Questions on the exam will be derived from the materials posted on the Wikispace Study Guide/objectives.
What the team members need to do:
Determine what roles and responsibilities each person on the team will have. Every person in the team should contribute to the effort.
What each team needs to COMPLETE:
Using the template provided on your assigned Wikispace, concisely summarize the information into the table.
Why use Wikispaces and Wikis to build your study guide?
With new innovations in technology, there are many new ways to collaborate with others to share and organize information. Many of you may already jump to Wikipedia to quickly look up information, so this is an opportunity to use such popular media tools. Similar to Google Docs, the beauty of using Wikispaces is that every member of the team can contribute to the effort with the added features of directly uploading documents and building in relevant links so all the information can be found in one easy-to-use place. Think of this like a virtual One Note program.
Also, the nature of this assignment is not only to help you learn about the treatment and management of osteoporosis, but it is designed to better prepare you for next year’s rotations and beyond. When interacting with patients or other providers, there are many different opinions about the optimal treatment of co-morbid conditions. The study guide you create will give you quick access to useful information and will help you develop evidence-based recommendations.
What students will be assessed on:
Although the completion of this assignment does not contribute to your grade in a direct way, each student in the team is expected to participate in the research, development, and organization of the team’s study guide. The study guide must include at least 3 reference citations and appropriate referencing procedures must be followed. The study guide will be available to all students to prepare for the exam. Questions on the exam will be derived from the study guide you create.
A Final Note: By now, everyone should know that plagiarism is an act of academic dishonesty. While students are required to collaborate with one another in authoring this assignment, students may not copy or paraphrase the work of others without giving proper attribution. Do not simply CUT AND PASTE information from your sources. If plagiarism is suspected, the matter will be referred to the Dean of Academic Affairs and a APC Code of Conduct will be filed.