Osteoporosis management in Australian general practice: an analysis of current osteoporosis treatment patterns and gaps in practice.

ABSTRACT: BACKGROUND:Among Australians aged 50 and over, an estimated 1 in 4 men and 2 in 5 women will experience a minimal trauma fracture during their remaining lifetime. Effective fracture prevention is hindered by substantial undertreatment, even of patients who clearly warrant pharmacological therapy. Poor adherence to osteoporosis treatment is also a leading cause of repeat fractures and hospitalisation. The aim of this study was to identify current osteoporosis treatment patterns and gaps in practice in Australia, using general practice data, and to explore general practitioners' (GPs') attitudes to osteoporosis treatment and their views on patient factors affecting osteoporosis management. METHODS:The study was conducted in two phases. Phase 1 was a longitudinal retrospective cohort study wh

SUBMITTER: Naik-Panvelkar P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7014771 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature