HCPs were enthusiastic about optimising osteoporosis care through interprofessional collaboration and expertise, as well as educating and monitoring patients on treatment. They advocated for safety, comfort and reducing overall drug burden, especially in older patients with comorbidities. However, they had differences in opinions regarding who has responsibility for diagnosing and treating osteoporosis and struggled to provide the best possible care due to competing priorities, limited time and lack of adequate knowledge or evidence. The findings highlight the important and complementary role of different HCPs in osteoporosis treatment through a multidisciplinary model of care.
Keyphrases
- healthcare
- systematic review
- postmenopausal women
- palliative care
- bone mineral density
- quality improvement
- end stage renal disease
- randomized controlled trial
- newly diagnosed
- mental health
- risk factors
- chronic kidney disease
- ejection fraction
- physical activity
- combination therapy
- replacement therapy
- electronic health record
- smoking cessation