An academic review of the developed diagnostic and educational tools for bone diseases or disorders

Abstract

Educational tools are exemplary means of disseminating comprehensive information on bone diseases or disorders which negatively influence a patient’s quality of life. These resources require constant revision to provide the latest facts and figures to the global population at all times. Existing tools, whilst effective, may require updating and the adoption of novel approaches to meet the needs of specific target populations. Coupling educational resources with diagnostic tools such as Dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DEXA/DXA) is one such innovative way of providing optimum patient care and quality treatment. Furthermore, should new educational tools be devised, developers will need to reflect on the specific incongruity between the standards achieved using the current tools and the desired standards envisaged from the new tool. Reflecting on the former and latter tools will aid in identifying and addressing areas that require improvement in the current tool to optimise patient outcomes.