Lived experiences and insights of Chinese patients with symptomatic osteoporosis on a patient-reported outcome (PRO) programme: a qualitative phenomenological study in Southwest China

PROs programmes facilitate symptom tracking, enhance communication and provide emotional support for patients with osteoporosis. However, limitations such as technological barriers and reliance on remote communication must be addressed. Ethical considerations, including potential over-reporting of symptoms to expedite care, require careful management. Future research should include patients who discontinue participating in the PROs programme prematurely and the perspectives of healthcare providers to provide a more balanced, comprehensive understanding.