Best Practice Framework of Fracture Liaison Services in Spain and their coordination with Primary Care.

ABSTRACT: The coordination of Fracture Liaison Services (FLS) with Primary Care (PC) is necessary for the continuity of care of patients with fragility fractures. This study proposes a Best Practice Framework (BPF) and performance indicators for the implementation and follow-up of FLS-PC coordination in clinical practice in Spain.

Purpose

To develop a BPF for the coordination of FLS with PC in Spain and to improve the continuity of care for patients with fragility fractures.

Methods

A Steering Committee selected experts from seven Spanish FLS and related PC doctors and nurses to participate in a best practice workshop. Selection criteria were an active FLS with an identified champion and prior contact with PC centres linked to the hospital. The main aim of the workshop was to review cu

SUBMITTER: Naranjo A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7183494 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature