Awareness of Medication-Related Osteonecrosis of the Jaws Amongst Patients on Antiresorptive and Antiangiogenic Medications

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Background Medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaws (MRONJ) is a rare but severe condition that has garnered increasing attention in recent years. It primarily affects individuals undergoing treatment with antiresorptive and antiangiogenic medications, such as bisphosphonates and denosumab, commonly prescribed for osteoporosis and cancer-related bone metastases. Therefore, the present study aimed to assess awareness and understanding of MRONJ among patients receiving antiresorptive and antiangiogenic medications. Methods A cross-sectional survey was conducted among 110 patients receiving antiresorptive and antiangiogenic medications in a clinical setting. Participants were given a structured questionnaire to assess their awareness of MRONJ. The questionnaire covered aspects such as MRONJ, bisphosphonate usage, and awareness of the condition's potential complications. Demographic information was also collected. Chi-square and Fisher's tests were performed using SPSS statistical software. Results In terms of gender distribution, 63.6% of the participants were female. Concerning age distribution, the majority (43.6%) fell within the 21 to 40 age group, whereas only 5.5% were aged over 60. Regarding educational attainment, a substantial majority (58.2%) of the participants held a bachelor's degree. The study findings reveal that a considerable proportion (35.5%) of participants possess awareness regarding jaw osteonecrosis, and this association is statistically significant (p=0.002). A substantial number of participants administered the medication orally (30.9%), while others utilized various administration routes, including injection (IV and others) (40%), and this difference was also statistically significant (p=0.001). Most participants took bisphosphonates for osteoporosis (41.8%) or cancer (13.6%), both statistically significant (p<0.01). Gender had no significant impact (p>0.01), but age showed potential associations (p=0.07 for awareness, p=0.003 for medication use). Educational backgrounds had no significant link, except for bisphosphonate usage (p<0.01) and side effects reporting (p<0.01). Conclusion Notably, a small percentage of participants demonstrated awareness of this condition, indicating a need for continued education and awareness campaigns. Further research and interventions may be warranted to address the specific needs of different age groups and educational backgrounds in promoting safe and effective medication management.

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E-Artikel

Erscheinungsjahr:

2024

Erschienen:

2024

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Zur Gesamtaufnahme - volume:16

Enthalten in:

Cureus - 16(2024), 1 vom: 12. Jan., Seite e52896

Sprache:

Englisch

Beteiligte Personen:

Assari, Ahmad S [VerfasserIn]
Alanazi, Yosef [VerfasserIn]
Mubarak Algharbi, Elaf [VerfasserIn]
Abuhabsha, Abdulmajeed [VerfasserIn]
Alshammry, Basel [VerfasserIn]
Alzahrani, Ali [VerfasserIn]
Alduhaim, Abdulrahaman [VerfasserIn]
Abuhaimed, Reem [VerfasserIn]

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Themen:

Bisphosphonates
Dental care for medicatpatient educationion users
Jaws osteonecrosis
Journal Article
Medication-related osteonecrosis
Mronj
Oral health risks
Patient awareness
Patient education

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Date Revised 27.02.2024

published: Electronic-eCollection

Citation Status PubMed-not-MEDLINE

doi:

10.7759/cureus.52896

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PPN (Katalog-ID):

NLM368960757