Factors associated with non-initiation of osteoporosis pharmacotherapy after hip fracture: analysis of claims data in Japan.

ABSTRACT: In an analysis of claims data from a city in Japan, male patients and patients with dementia were less likely to receive osteoporosis pharmacotherapy after hip fracture. Treatment initiation rate has improved between 2014 and 2017.

Purpose

Older adults with recent hip fractures are at a high risk of recurrent fractures. However, the post-fracture care gap has been reported globally. This study examines factors associated with pharmacotherapy non-initiation within 1 year after hip surgery.

Methods

Using medical and long-term care (LTC) claims, and LTC needs certification data in Tsukuba City, Japan, we identified individuals aged 65 years or older who had hip fractures with subsequent surgical procedures between October 1, 2014, and December 31, 2017. Patient (age, sex, dement

SUBMITTER: Fujii T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10361872 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature