Appropriateness of bone density measurement in Switzerland: a cross-sectional study.

Stefan ZechmannNathalie ScherzOliver ReichBeat BrünggerOliver SennThomas RosemannStefan Neuner-Jehle

Published in: BMC public health (2018)

One out of four DXAs for screening purpose is potentially inappropriate. Stakeholders of osteoporosis screening campaigns should focus on providing more detailed information on appropriateness of DXA screening indications (e.g. age thresholds) in order to avoid DXA overuse.

Keyphrases

bone mineral density
body composition
postmenopausal women
healthcare
risk factors
magnetic resonance imaging
dual energy
health information