Integrating post-fracture care into the primary care setting (interFRACT): Protocol for a mixed-methods study to co-design a care program to improve rates of osteoporosis and fracture treatment.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Despite evidence showing that timely diagnosis and appropriate pharmacological treatment of osteoporosis reduces subsequent fracture rates, osteoporosis remains significantly underdiagnosed and undertreated. The large and ongoing treatment gap for osteoporosis and associated fragility fractures could be addressed by considering systematic approaches for post-fracture care in the primary care setting. This study will develop the Integrating Post-Fracture Care into Primary Care (interFRACT) care program that aims to enhance diagnosis and treatment of osteoporosis and improve initiation and adherence to fracture prevention strategies for older adults in the primary care setting.

Methods and analysis

This mixed-methods study will follow an established co-design appr

SUBMITTER: Talevski J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10124312 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature