AB1390 Osteoporosis associated morbidity analysis can reveal targets for better disease diagnosis and management

2018

Background Osteoporosis accounts for more disability and life years lost than rheumatoid arthritis. It brings an elevated risk of mortality, morbidity and re-/hospitalisation due to fractures and a significant financial and social burden. A rationale use of diagnostic and therapeutic resources is useful and should be encouraged at all intervention levels. For admitted patients, clinical risk factors for fractures and conditions that are causes for secondary osteoporosis should trigger either the diagnosis approach or the referral to a (Rheumatology/Endocrinology) specialist and treatment should be started during hospitalisation. Objectives We aimed to identify targets for educational or pro…