Conference
Evaluation of the Fracture Liaison Service within the Canadian Healthcare Setting
Abstract
Previous studies evaluating fracture liaison service (FLS) programs have found them to be cost-effective, efficient, and reduce the risk of fracture. However, few studies have evaluated the clinical effectiveness of these programs. We compared the patient populations of those referred for osteoporosis management by FLS to those referred by primary care physicians (PCP), within the Canadian healthcare system in the province of Ontario. …
Authors
Wong-Pack M; Naqvi N; Ioannidis G; Khalil R; Papaioannou A; Adachi J; Lau AN
Volume
2020
Publisher
Hindawi
Publication Date
March 21, 2020
DOI
10.1155/2020/6742604
Conference proceedings
Journal of Osteoporosis
Issue
1
ISSN
2090-8059