Establishing consensus recommendations for long-term osteoporosis care for patients who have attended an Australian fracture liaison service: a Delphi study
Authors' conclusion
We found clear consensus among experts in many key areas of FLS integration with primary care.
Study context
- Population
- Expert panel of fracture liaison services (FLS) clinicians (medical and non-medical), general practitioners (GPs) and consumers; patients transitioning from FLS to primary care after osteoporotic fracture, Australia33 questionnaire
- Outcome
- Consensus statements to improve coordination of care for patients transitioning from FLS to primary care
Methodological detailspreparatory questionnaire, two Delphi rounds
- Preparatory questionnaire
- Two Delphi rounds
Recommendations
As reported in the abstract
Consensus on 34 statements
Consensus achieved in round one
24 of 34
Consensus achieved in round two
8 of 10
Further findings
Participant characteristics
- From New South Wales
- 82%
- Employed as FLS clinicians
- 78.8%
- Working in metropolitan centres
- 60.6%
Original publication
Establishing consensus recommendations for long-term osteoporosis care for patients who have attended an Australian fracture liaison service: a Delphi study. Osteoporos Int. Published 25 January 2024. doi:10.
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