A Comprehensive Approach to the Osteoporosis Patient / What is the Perspective of Cooperation in the Prevention, Recognition and Treatment of Osteoporotic Fractures?

Autor: Aljinović, Ana, Mahnik, Silvija
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2022
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Zdroj: Medicus
Volume 31
Issue 2 Osteoporoza
ISSN: 1848-8315
1330-013X
Popis: Osteoporoza je bolest čije komplikacije značajno utječu na kvalitetu života bolesnika. Najznačajnija komplikacija je osteoporotski prijelom, osobito kralježnice i femura. Osteoporotski prijelomi povećavaju morbiditet i mortalitet bolesnika, što predstavlja veliko opterećenje za pojedinca, ali i društvo u cijelosti. Stoga se naglasak u liječenju stavlja na prevenciju osteoporotskih prijeloma. Važno je rano prepoznavanje čimbenika rizika, korekcija istih i pravodobno liječenje. Prevencija i liječenje provode se na svim razinama zdravstvene zaštite od obiteljskog liječnika do specijalista u ustanovama tercijarne razine. Uključeni su i ostali stručnjaci poput nutricionista i fizioterapeuta. Nezanemariva je i uloga bolesnika i zajednice u prepoznavanju čimbenika rizika, edukacija bolesnika o tome kada trebaju potražiti pomoć te u pridržavanju propisanog liječenja. Kako bi se postigli optimalni rezultati, liječenje je interdisciplinarno i teži se da bude prilagođeno pojedincu.
Osteoporosis is a disease whose complications can significantly alter a patient's quality of life. The most common complications are osteoporotic fractures of the spine and femur. Such fractures increase the morbidity and mortality of patients, which may become a great burden for the individual and society as a whole. Emphasis in treatment is thus placed on prevention of osteoporotic fractures. Risk factors should be identified as early as possible, then continue with correction and timely treatment. Prevention and treatment are interdisciplinary, from family physicians to specialists in tertiary level healthcare institutions. Other experts such as nutritionists and physiotherapists are also involved. The role of the patient and the community in risk factor recognition, patient education on when help and assistance should be sought, and adherence to prescribed treatment is not to be neglected. In order to achieve optimal results, treatment should be interdisciplinary and individualized.
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