Abstract
Aims: Osteoporosis is common amongst elderly patient populations and is associated with significant morbidity and mortality. We aimed to assess whether national clinical guidelines regarding the identification, assessment and management of osteoporosis and fragility fracture risk were being adhered to on a female later life psychiatry ward. We then aimed to improve the detection and treatment of osteoporosis amongst this patient cohort and subsequently conducted a re-audit of adherence to relevant clinical guidelines.MethodsIn July 2021, the electronic health records of the 20 most recently discharged patients from a female later life psychiatry ward were reviewed. The proportion of patients who appropriately received FRAX screening, DEXA scanning and pharmacological management of osteoporosis and fragility fracture risk was recorded. The results were compared to standards identified in national clinical …
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | BJPsych Open |
Publisher | Cambridge University Press |
Volume | 8 |
Edition | S1 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2022 |
Keywords
- Fracture, Older, Frailty