Improving osteoporosis care in high-risk home health patients through a high-intensity intervention.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

We developed and tested a multi-modal intervention, delivered in the home health care setting, aimed at increasing osteoporosis treatment rates to prevent fractures.

Material and methods

The intervention focused on home health nurses. Key components included: nursing education; development of a nursing care plan; patient teaching materials and creation of physician materials. Nursing education consisted of a lecture covering osteoporosis, fracture risks and prevention, and the effectiveness of anti-osteoporosis treatment options. Patients received education materials concerning osteoporosis and anti-osteoporosis medications. A pocket-sized treatment algorithm card and standardized order sets were prepared for physicians. Focus groups of physicians and nurses were con

SUBMITTER: Outman RC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4045407 | biostudies-literature | 2012 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature