Using computers to identify non-compliant people at increased risk of osteoporotic fractures in general practice: a cross-sectional study.

S de Lusignan; J van Vlymen; N Hague; N Dhoul

doi:10.1007/s00198-006-0188-9

$Using computers to identify non-compliant people at increased risk of osteoporotic fractures in general practice: a cross-sectional study.$

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Using computers to identify non-compliant people at increased risk of osteoporotic fractures in general practice: a cross-sectional study.

S de Lusignan, J van Vlymen, N Hague and N Dhoul

Osteoporosis International, Vol.17(12), pp.1808-1814

12/2006

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00198-006-0188-9

Abstract

Adolescent

Adult

Age Distribution

Aged

80 and over

Bone Density Conservation Agents

Child

Preschool

Diphosphonates

England

Epidemiologic Methods

Family Practice

Female

Fractures

Bone

Humans

Infant

Male

Medical Records Systems

Computerized

Middle Aged

Osteoporosis

Postmenopausal

Patient Compliance

Sex Distribution

National guidelines recommend bisphosphonates for secondary prevention of osteoporotic fractures; however, poor compliance may result in sub-optimal prevention.

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Title: Using computers to identify non-compliant people at increased risk of osteoporotic fractures in general practice: a cross-sectional study.
Creators: S de Lusignan
J van Vlymen
N Hague
N Dhoul
Publication Details: Osteoporosis International, Vol.17(12), pp.1808-1814
Publisher: Springer
Date published: 12/2006
Date submitted: 03/02/2012
Identifiers: 99515896402346
Academic Unit: Surrey Business School
Language: English
Resource Type: Journal article

Using computers to identify non-compliant people at increased risk of osteoporotic fractures in general practice: a cross-sectional study.

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