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ba0003pp339 | Osteoporosis: treatment | ECTS2014

Recommendations for osteoporosis management and fracture prevention for the frail elderly in long-term care

Papaioannou Alexandra , Santesso Nancy , Morin Suzanne , Cheung Angela , Crilly Richard , Giangregorio Lora , Jaglal Susan , Katz Paul , Josse Robert , Kaasalainen Sharon , Moser Andrea , Pickard Laura , Skidmore Carly , Weiler Hope , Whiting Susan , Jain Ravi , Adachi Jonathan

Objectives: Clinicians practicing in long-term care (LTC) face unique challenges caring for frail elderly individuals including multiple co-morbidities, polypharmacy, and end of life care, and practice guidelines typically do not address this population. Guidance regarding the management of osteoporosis and fracture prevention in LTC, a high-risk population, is needed.Materials and methods: A survey of LTC physicians informed key questions and outcomes, ...