Characterizing the assessment and management of vitamin d levels in patients with osteoporosis in clinical practice: a chart review initiative.

ABSTRACT: Though vitamin D is important for bone health, little is known about the monitoring and management of vitamin D levels in patients with osteoporosis in clinical practice-a deficit this chart review initiative aimed to remedy. A total of 52 physicians completed profiles for 983 patients being treated for osteoporosis between November 2008 and April 2009. Information collected included demographics; fracture risk factors; availability and level of serum vitamin D measurements; and information on osteoporosis medications and calcium and vitamin D supplementation. Physicians also evaluated patients' current regimens and detailed proposed changes, if applicable. Nearly 85% of patients were prescribed calcium and vitamin D supplements. Serum 25-hydroxy vitamin D levels were available for 73% of

SUBMITTER: Adachi JD 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4325965 | biostudies-literature | 2015

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature