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
- bone mineral density
- palliative care
- end stage renal disease
- chronic kidney disease
- physical activity
- emergency department
- mental health
- ejection fraction
- newly diagnosed
- combination therapy
- risk factors
- prognostic factors
- adverse drug
- body composition
- replacement therapy