- Briefly describe a specific question, or set of related questions, about a health care test or treatment that this program should consider.
I've been in an auto accident 18 years ago. and I'm a male suffering with osteoporosis what if any clinical studies out there if any in my area of Yorba Linda, California
- Does your question include a comparison of different health care approaches? (If no, your topic will still be considered.)
no
- If yes, explain the specific technologies, devices, drugs, or interventions you would like to see compared:
- What patients or group(s) of patients does your question apply to? (Please include specific details such as age range, gender, coexisting diagnoses, and indications for therapy.)
male, age 48 I would try any womens studies if it would help me. I also have Hot Flashes, Night Sweats, and mood changes. and last I have breast.
- Are there subgroups of patients that your question might apply to? (For example, an ethnic group, stage or severity of a disease.)
I'm at least at a ten or more severity of pain.
- Describe the health-related benefits you are interested in. (For example, improvements in patient symptoms or problems from treatment or diagnosis.)
I'm looking for a pain free way to deal with this asap.
- Describe any health-related risks, side effects, or harms that you are concerned about.
none.
Appropriateness for EHC Program
- Does your question include a health care drug, intervention, device, or technology available (or likely to be available) in the U.S.?
yes
- Which priority area(s) and population(s) does this topic apply to? (check all that apply)
-
- EHC Priority Conditions (updated in 2008)
- Arthritis and nontraumatic joint disorders
- Depression and other mental health disorders
- AHRQ Priority Populations
- Low income groups
- Women
- Individuals with special health care needs, including individuals with disabilities or who need chronic care or end-of-life health care
- Federal Health Care Program
- Medicaid
- Medicare
- Other
Importance
- Describe why this topic is important.
As stated above I want to be pain free and feel normal.
- What specifically motivated you to ask this question? (For example, you are developing a clinical guideline, working with a policy with large uncertainty about the appropriate approach, costly intervention, new research you have read, items in the media you may have seen, a clinical practice dilemma you know of, etc.)
Try to help other's that may be going through what I'm going through.
- Does your question represent uncertainty for clinicians and/or policy-makers? (For example, variations in clinical care, controversy in what constitutes appropriate clinical care, or a policy decision.)
no
- If yes, please explain:
Potential Impact
- How will an answer to your research question be used or help inform decisions for you or your group?
I hope this could help me.
- Describe the timeframe in which an answer to your question is needed.
there is no time frame but find a remades asap.
- Describe any health disparities, inequities, or impact on vulnerable populations your question applies to.
If there is a treatment for this how do I get there. I do not drive.
Nominator Information
- Other Information About You: (optional)
-
- Please choose a description that best describes your role or perspective: (you may select more than one category if appropriate)
I hope this could help me.
- Are you making a suggestion as an individual or on behalf of an organization?
Individual
- Please tell us how you heard about the Effective Health Care Program