Screening and management of osteoporosis: a survey of knowledge, attitude, and practice among healthcare professionals in Egypt—a study by the Egyptian Academy of Bone Health
Authors' conclusion
This work has identified some of the barriers to implementing guidelines for osteoporosis and fragility fracture management.
Study context
- Population
- Secondary care healthcare professionals (mainly rheumatologists and orthopedic surgeons) in Egypt
- Outcome
- Knowledge of osteoporosis management
Methodological detailsonline survey questionnaire
- Online survey questionnaire
Main finding
As reported in the abstract
Satisfactory knowledge level in domains on risk of osteoporotic fractures and investigations of osteoporosis
58%
Did not score satisfactorily in questions on pharmacotherapy, especially for patients at high risk for fractures
47.5%
Observational data: associations, not effects.
Further findings
Guideline implementation
- Do not implement specific guidelines for osteoporosis management in standard practice; depend on experience and clinical judgment
- About 51%
Original publication
Screening and management of osteoporosis: a survey of knowledge, attitude, and practice among healthcare professionals in Egypt—a study by the Egyptian Academy of Bone Health. Osteoporos Int. Published 18 September 2023. doi:10.
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