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When is a fracture not just a fracture? Exploring emergency nurses' knowledge of osteoporosis in the West of Ireland.

Norrie TierneyBernard McCarthyNaomi Davies
Published in: International emergency nursing (2024)
Emergency nurses play a pivotal role in reducing osteoporosis and fragility fractures, by disseminating information to patients on prevention and management. This study highlighted that educational initiatives are required to address the deficiencies amongst emergency nurses' understanding of osteoporosis. Enhancing knowledge will inevitably lead to increased public awareness in tackling this global health crisis.
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