Temporal changes in access to FRAX® in Thailand between 2010 and 2018.

ABSTRACT: The usage of FRAX® tool in Thailand and other countries was explored using Google Analytics data. Over the period 2010-2018, Thailand ranked 35th in the world for FRAX usage (the US is ranked first). Incorporation of FRAX into a national osteoporosis guideline in Thailand appears to have increased its usage.

Purpose

To document access to the web-based FRAX® tool and specifically its access in Thailand between 2010 and 2018.

Methods

A descriptive retrospective study using data from Google Analytics that provides numerical and geographical information on internet access to the FRAX tool website worldwide.

Result

In Thailand, Bangkok is the highest ranked site for FRAX access with more than 20,000 usage sessions since 2010 (3.6 usage session per 1000 population) followed

SUBMITTER: Chotiyarnwong P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6588646 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature