Clinical decision support tools for osteoporosis disease management: a systematic review of randomized controlled trials.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Studies indicate a gap between evidence and clinical practice in osteoporosis management. Tools that facilitate clinical decision making at the point of care are promising strategies for closing these practice gaps.

Objective

To systematically review the literature to identify and describe the effectiveness of tools that support clinical decision making in osteoporosis disease management.

Data sources

Medline, EMBASE, CINAHL, and EBM Reviews (CDSR, DARE, CCTR, and ACP J Club), and contact with experts in the field.

Review methods

Randomized controlled trials (RCTs) in any language from 1966 to July 2006 investigating disease management interventions in patients at risk for osteoporosis. Outcomes included fractures and bone mineral density (BMD) testi

SUBMITTER: Kastner M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC2596508 | biostudies-literature | 2008 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature