The Impact of 3-D Models versus Animations on Perceptions of Osteoporosis and Treatment Motivation: A Randomised Trial

• Published in: Annals of behavioral medicine Vol. 51; no. 6; pp. 899 - 911
• Main Authors: Jones, Annie S. K., Fernandez, Justin, Grey, Andrew, Petrie, Keith J.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: New York Springer US 01.12.2017; Oxford University Press
• Subjects: Family Medicine; General Practice; Health Psychology; Medicine; Medicine & Public Health; Original Article; Osteoporosis; Visualisation; Animation; 3-D printing; Models; Illness perceptions

Background Osteoporosis is a degenerative bone disorder that disproportionately affects older women worldwide. Raising awareness regarding osteoporosis within this demographic is significant for health promotion. Initial evidence suggests that visualisations of illness and treatment can improve illn...