Understanding Osteoporosis Screening Practices in Men: A Nationwide Physician Survey.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To understand osteoporosis screening practices, particularly in men, by a diverse cohort of physicians, including primary care physicians, endocrinologists, and geriatricians.

Methods

We surveyed randomly selected members of the American Academy of Family Practice, Endocrine Society, and American Geriatrics Society. Respondents were asked to rate how often they would screen for osteoporosis in four different clinical scenarios by ordering a bone density scan. Multivariable logistic regression analyses were conducted to determine factors associated with offering osteoporosis screening in men in each clinical scenario. Physicians were also asked to note factors that would lead to osteoporosis screening in men.

Results

Response rate was 63% (359/566). While 90%

SUBMITTER: Choksi P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7755710 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature