Osteoporosis management in Australian general practice: an analysis of current osteoporosis treatment patterns and gaps in practice

Osteoporosis management in Australian general practice: an analysis of current osteoporosis treatment patterns and gaps in practice

Abstract Background Among Australians aged 50 and over, an estimated 1 in 4 men and 2 in 5 women will experience a minimal trauma fracture during their remaining lifetime. Effective fracture prevention is hindered by substantial undertreatment, even of patients who clearly warrant pharmacological th...

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Main Authors: Pradnya Naik-Panvelkar, Sarah Norman, Zain Elgebaly, Jeff Elliott, Allan Pollack, Jill Thistlethwaite, Clare Weston, Markus J. Seibel
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-02-01
Series:BMC Family Practice
Subjects:
Osteoporosis
Primary care
Treatment patterns
Practice gaps
GP perspectives
Bisphosphonates
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12875-020-01103-2

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12875-020-01103-2

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