Journal article
Impact of a centralized osteoporosis coordinator on post-fracture osteoporosis management: a cluster randomized trial
Abstract
We conducted a cluster randomized trial evaluating the effect of a centralized coordinator who identifies and follows up with fracture patients and their primary care physicians about osteoporosis. Compared with controls, intervention patients were five times more likely to receive BMD testing and two times more likely to receive appropriate management.IntroductionTo determine if a centralized coordinator who follows up with fracture patients …
Authors
Jaglal SB; Donescu OS; Bansod V; Laprade J; Thorpe K; Hawker G; Majumdar SR; Meadows L; Cadarette SM; Papaioannou A
Journal
Osteoporosis International, Vol. 23, No. 1, pp. 87–95
Publisher
Springer Nature
Publication Date
January 2012
DOI
10.1007/s00198-011-1726-7
ISSN
0937-941X