A scorecard for osteoporosis in Canada and seven Canadian provinces.

ABSTRACT: The scorecard evaluates the burden and management of osteoporosis in Canada and how care pathways differ across Canadian provinces. The results showed there are inequities in patients' access to diagnosis, treatment, and post-fracture care programs in Canada. Interventions are needed to close the osteoporosis treatment gap and minimize these inequities.

Introduction

The purpose of this study was to develop a visual scorecard that assesses the burden of osteoporosis and its management within Canada and seven Canadian provinces.

Methods

We adapted the Scorecard for Osteoporosis in Europe (SCOPE) to score osteoporosis indicators for Canada and seven provinces (British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick, and Newfoundland). We obtained data from a comp

SUBMITTER: Kendler DL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7755868 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature