Perspectives of healthcare providers on osteoporosis, falls and fracture risk: a systematic review and thematic synthesis of qualitative studies.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Osteoporosis and falls are major risk factors for osteoporotic fractures, with significant detriment to patients' quality of life. We aimed to describe healthcare provider (HCP) perspectives and experiences in the diagnosis, management and prevention of osteoporosis, falls and fractures obtained through primary qualitative research.

Methods

Thematic synthesis was performed on articles identified through a search of electronic databases (MEDLINE, Embase, PsychINFO and CINAHL), which were searched from inception to May 2023.

Results

Twenty-seven studies including 1662 HCPs, including general practitioners (GPs), physicians, surgeons, physiotherapists (PTs), occupational therapists (OTs), pharmacists and nurses, were included, with identification of six themes:

SUBMITTER: Cho C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11420259 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature