Economic impact and cost-effectiveness of fracture liaison services: a systematic review of the literature
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DOI: 10.1007/s00198-018-4411-2
Abstract: Fracture liaison services (FLS), implemented in different ways and countries, are reported to be a cost-effective or even a cost-saving secondary fracture prevention strategy. This presumed favorable cost-benefit relationship is encouraging and lends support to… read more here.
Keywords: liaison services; fracture; cost; fracture liaison ... See more keywords
Rush Fracture Liaison Service for capturing “missed opportunities” to treat osteoporosis in patients with fragility fractures
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DOI: 10.1007/s00198-018-4559-9
Abstract: SummaryIn spite of being a public health problem of pandemic proportions, osteoporosis continues to be underdiagnosed and undertreated especially in older adults with fragility fractures. Confirmation of this hypothesis resulted in the development of a… read more here.
Keywords: fragility; fracture; fragility fracture; fracture liaison ... See more keywords
The Prevalence of Celiac Disease in a Fracture Liaison Service Population
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DOI: 10.1007/s00223-020-00725-z
Abstract: Celiac disease (CD) is a known risk factor for osteoporosis and fractures. The prevalence of CD in patients with a recent fracture is unknown. We therefore systematically screened patients at a fracture liaison service (FLS)… read more here.
Keywords: fracture; serology; prevalence; fracture liaison ... See more keywords
Fracture liaison service: report on the first successful experience from the Middle East
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DOI: 10.1007/s11657-017-0372-x
Abstract: SummaryThis study aims to assess for the first time in the Middle East, the clinical benefits of an FLS model established in a hospital in Beirut, Lebanon. It shows a significant 54% relative risk reduction… read more here.
Keywords: fracture; group; study; fracture liaison ... See more keywords
Patients discharged from a fracture liaison service still require follow-up and bone health advice
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DOI: 10.1007/s11657-020-00787-4
Abstract: Summary Fracture liaison services (FLSs) were established to address the well-recognised gap in bone health management after a fragility fracture. However, it is unclear what happens to patients after discharge from an FLS. Our study… read more here.
Keywords: health advice; fracture liaison; bone health; bone ... See more keywords
Detection of vertebral fracture in an acute hospital setting: an intervention to reduce future fracture risk through fracture liaison service intervention?
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DOI: 10.1007/s11657-020-00832-2
Abstract: Summary We introduced a standardised reporting system in the radiology department to highlight vertebral fractures and to signpost fracture prevention services. Our quality improvement project achieved improved fracture reporting, access to the FLS service, bone… read more here.
Keywords: intervention; fracture prevention; fracture; fracture liaison ... See more keywords
Natural language processing of radiology reports for the identification of patients with fracture
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DOI: 10.1007/s11657-020-00859-5
Abstract: Summary Text-search software can be used to identify people at risk of re-fracture. The software studied identified a threefold higher number of people with fractures compared with conventional case finding. Automated software could assist fracture… read more here.
Keywords: fracture; fracture liaison; radiology; case finding ... See more keywords
What is the impact on work of osteoporotic fractures in active patients? A retrospective fracture-liaison-service study—Optiwork 1
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DOI: 10.1007/s11657-021-00946-1
Abstract: Purpose Osteoporotic fractures have economic consequences and can alter the quality of life. Nevertheless, the direct impact on work has been infrequently reported. Our objective was to estimate the proportion of working patients resuming paid… read more here.
Keywords: quality life; fracture liaison; fracture; work ... See more keywords
How to initiate and develop Fracture Liaison Services (FLS). Recommendations from the IOF Capture the Fracture® FLS Mentors in Brazil
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DOI: 10.1007/s11657-022-01108-7
Abstract: Summary Expected number of fragility fractures in Brazil, raising the healthcare prioritization for interventions that reduce fracture risk. An FLS is dedicated to managing patient with fragility fracture to reduce risk of another fracture. We… read more here.
Keywords: fragility; fracture liaison; fracture; risk ... See more keywords
P079 Use of an electronic text messaging service to improve efficiency in initial Fracture Liaison Service Patient Assessment
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DOI: 10.1093/rheumatology/kead104.120
Abstract: Fracture Liaison Service (FLS) is labour intensive. It aims to identify all patients aged over 50 years presenting with a new fragility fracture and assess for treatment, in order to prevent future fractures and associated… read more here.
Keywords: fracture; assessment; cost; service ... See more keywords
Fracture Liaison Services
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DOI: 10.1097/bor.0000000000000401
Abstract: Purpose of review The purpose of this review is to report the evidence of beneficial effects of Fracture Liaison Service (FLS) including data regarding their impact on subsequent fracture, mortality risk and cost-effectiveness. This review… read more here.
Keywords: subsequent fracture; fracture; impact; fracture liaison ... See more keywords