Screening, assessment, and treatment of osteoporosis for the nurse practitioner: key questions and answers for clinical practice--a Canadian perspective
| Autor: | Upender Mehan, Sandra Kim, Peggy Rice, Celeste Hamilton |
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| Rok vydání: | 2014 |
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Questions and answers
medicine.medical_specialty Canada Nurse practitioners assessment Osteoporosis Review Nursing Bone Density Risk Factors Medicine Humans Nurse Practitioners bone health Disease management (health) General Nursing Aged Screening assessment treatment business.industry screening Perspective (graphical) Disease Management General Medicine medicine.disease Clinical Practice nurse practitioner Family medicine Physical exam Female business clinical practice guidelines Osteoporotic Fractures |
| Zdroj: | Journal of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners |
| ISSN: | 2327-6924 |
| Popis: | Purpose Using a case-based approach, we review key clinical questions relevant to nurse practitioners (NPs) regarding the screening, assessment, and treatment of patients at risk for osteoporosis and fractures in a Canadian general practice setting. Data sources A case presentation with relevant questions and answers to guide management of a patient. Conclusions Osteoporosis is a common condition in both the aging male and female populations. Screening, diagnosis, and treatment of osteoporosis is lagging behind relative to other chronic disease states. NPs have a unique opportunity to help reduce this care gap by playing an integral role in the identification, risk stratification, and treatment of patients at risk for osteoporosis and fractures. Implications for practice This case highlights the important role an NP can have in screening a patient previously not diagnosed or managed for osteoporosis. Performing a focused history and physical exam of the patient to determine appropriate screening tests and fracture risk will help in guiding treatment decisions. |
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