Trainee team members Barbra Faust Amanda Dye Kevin Harward Faculty Mentor Lisa Samson Fang The Problem Research suggests that osteoporosis seen later in life may originate in childhood or adolescence ID: 919075
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Improving Bone Density for Children with Disabilities
Trainee team members: Barbra Faust, Amanda Dye, Kevin Harward
Faculty Mentor: Lisa Samson - Fang
Slide2The Problem
Research suggests that osteoporosis seen later in life may originate in childhood or adolescence
Chronic systemic illnesses can be detrimental to the growing skeleton
The lack of awareness of the risk factors that lead to low bone density in children
Slide3Our Solution
Increase parental awareness of risk factors that lead to low Vitamin D levels and reduced bone density
Encourage parents to consult their primary care physicians about bone density
Create a product that is informative and engaging
Slide4Conversation starter card
Targets parents
Promotes awareness of bone health
Provides direction for future action
Slide5Slide6Conversation Starter Card
7-8
th
grade reading level
Front side: attention grabber/risk factors
Message: All children need strong healthy bones, talk to your healthcare provider about your child’s bone health
Back side: dietary interventions increasing Calcium & Vitamin D consumption
Websites with further information
Slide7Conversation Starter Card
Consulted stakeholders: pediatricians, physical therapists, orthopedists, and parents.
Distribution: Specialty clinics at PCMC including Hematology, Orthopedics, GI, Special care clinic, Neurology, the Children with Special Healthcare Clinic, and Shriner’s Hospital. And more to come.
Slide8Distribution
$300 grant from the Utah chapter of the National Organization of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners
500-1000 cards from U of U printers.
PDF will be made available at multiple online locations for free
Slide9Recommendations
More panels of young adults who have disabilities
Great insight as to what issues a young adult who has a disability, is dealing with on a daily basis
Critical thinking activities with a more specific and narrow scope, and realistic scenarios