SynthesisArchives of osteoporosis2024
Perspectives of healthcare providers on osteoporosis, falls and fracture risk: a systematic review and thematic synthesis of qualitative studies.
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- Implementing Osteoporosis Screening in Hong Kong: A CFIR-Guided Qualitative Study of Multi-Stakeholder Perspectives.Journal of general internal medicine · 2026Article
- Specialty-based differences in osteoporosis management in Türkiye: a national cross-sectional survey.Archives of osteoporosis · 2026Article
- WHO benchmarks for equitable hip-fracture care and osteoporosis treatment in older people.Nature reviews. Rheumatology · 2026Review
- Equipping pharmacists to improve osteoporosis management for aged care residents: a pilot study.Journal of pharmaceutical policy and practice · 2026Article
- Exploring the dilemma of secondary fracture prevention in Chinese families from the experience of elderly fragility fractures: a qualitative study based on Confucian cultural background.BMC geriatrics · 2025Article
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Abstract
objectiveOsteoporosis and falls are major risk factors for osteoporotic fractures, with significant detriment to patients' quality of life. We aimed to describe healthcare provider (HCP) perspectives and experiences in the diagnosis, management and prevention of osteoporosis, falls and fractures obtained through primary qualitative research.
methodsThematic synthesis was performed on articles identified through a search of electronic databases (MEDLINE, Embase, PsychINFO and CINAHL), which were searched from inception to May 2023.
resultsTwenty-seven studies including 1662 HCPs, including general practitioners (GPs), physicians, surgeons, physiotherapists (PTs), occupational therapists (OTs), pharmacists and nurses, were included, with identification of six themes: overshadowed as a disease entity, uncertainty in decision making, frustration with interdisciplinary and systemic tension, avoiding medical paternalism, desire for improved care and embracing the responsibility.
conclusionOsteoporotic fracture and fall prevention in routine clinical care is hampered by inadequate priority and lack of perceived connection with morbidity and mortality, deficits in interdisciplinary collaboration, lack of clinical confidence and health resourcing. However, HCPs acknowledge their role in promoting healthy ageing, thus providing support through appropriate continuing education, resourcing and public health campaigns that are significant future directions, which may improve osteoporotic fracture prevention.
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