Clinicians' views of prescribing oral and intravenous bisphosphonates for osteoporosis: a qualitative study.

Simon Bishop Melanie Jay Narayanasamy Zoe Paskins Nadia Corp Anastasios BastounisJill GriffinNeil J Gittoes Jo Leonardi-Bee Tessa Elisabeth Langley Opinder Sahota

Published in: BMC musculoskeletal disorders (2023)

Approaches to making treatment decisions and supporting patients when prescribing bisphosphonates for osteoporosis vary in practice. This study points to the need to co-ordinate osteoporosis treatment and care across different care providers.

Keyphrases

primary care
healthcare
postmenopausal women
palliative care
bone mineral density
end stage renal disease
quality improvement
chronic kidney disease
newly diagnosed
ejection fraction
emergency department
pain management
combination therapy
body composition
low dose
affordable care act
electronic health record