Factors related to intentional non-initiation of bisphosphonate treatment in patients with a high fracture risk in primary care: a qualitative study

Factors related to intentional non-initiation of bisphosphonate treatment in patients with a high fracture risk in primary care: a qualitative study

Abstract Background Adherence to osteoporosis treatment is crucial for good treatment effects. However, adherence has been shown to be poor and a substantial part of the patients don’t even initiate treatment. This study aimed to gain insight into the considerations of both osteoporosis patients and...

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Main Authors: Karin M. A. Swart, Myrthe van Vilsteren, Wesley van Hout, Esther Draak, Babette C. van der Zwaard, Henriette E. van der Horst, Jacqueline G. Hugtenburg, Petra J. M. Elders
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-08-01
Series:BMC Family Practice
Subjects:
Bisphosphonates
Osteoporosis
Non-initiation
General practitioner
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12875-018-0828-0

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