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Perceptions and practices of aged care pharmacists regarding osteoporosis management: a qualitative study.

Catherine LairdKylie A WilliamsHelen Benson
Published in: International journal of clinical pharmacy (2023)
The high prevalence and low priority of osteoporosis in the aged care setting presents pharmacists with an opportunity to improve medication management and reduce fracture risk. Barriers to osteoporosis management identified by pharmacists can be addressed by interdisciplinary collaboration and education. Pharmacists being embedded in aged care could enable more opportunities to contribute to the interdisciplinary team and become champions of osteoporosis management.
Keyphrases
  • healthcare
  • palliative care
  • postmenopausal women
  • quality improvement
  • bone mineral density
  • primary care
  • emergency department
  • general practice
  • affordable care act
  • pain management
  • body composition
  • health insurance