5 resources: 

1. This patient information leaflet (attached below)  is designed to be used by Bone Density Scan (DXA) services and sent to the patient with their accompanying DXA scan appointment letter. The leaflet includes important patient information, such as:   What the scan involves and what to expect ; How to prepare for the scan; When results will be available ; How to contact the bone density scan department and get information/support  
2. The Royal Osteoporosis Society patient factsheet about bone density scans
3. Animation explaining what a bone density scan involves.
4. DXA results explainer This explains technical information in lay language – include a link to this in your report
5. DXA results card (attached below) This card can be given to patients after their scan to give them information about when and where to expect their results

These resources were developed as part of the INDEX study at Keele University. The INDEX study explored patient and healthcare professional understanding about bone density scans. Each resource was developed to address common gaps in patient and health professional understanding about bone density scans.