Journal article
Clinical and demographic factors determining patient fracture risk decision point (FRDP): The improving risk communication in osteoporosis (RICO) project
Abstract
This study aims to understand how osteoporosis medication acceptance varies across countries with differing guidance on treatment threshold and influence of clinical and demographic factors. A total of 79.2% accepted treatment at a fracture probability at or below the treatment threshold. Fracture history and age did not strongly impact acceptance, suggesting a need for improved fracture risk communication.PurposeThis part of the Improving Risk …
Authors
Sharma M; Beaudart C; Clark P; Fujiwara S; Adachi JD; Papaioannou A; Messina OD; Morin SN; Kohlmeier L; Nogues X
Journal
Osteoporosis International, Vol. 36, No. 1, pp. 71–80
Publisher
Springer Nature
Publication Date
January 2025
DOI
10.1007/s00198-024-07264-5
ISSN
0937-941X