Postmanopausal osteoporosis management : a review of the evidence to inform the development of quality indicators

Postmanopausal osteoporosis management : a review of the evidence to inform the development of quality indicators /

This report aims to inform the development of quality indicators for postmenopausal osteoporosis management through: (a) assessing the evidence for screening and diagnosis of osteoporosis and related risk factors, and for prevention and treatment of osteoporosis and osteoporosis-related fractures; (...

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Corporate Authors: RAND Europe, Amgen Inc
Other Authors: Conklin, Annalijn
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: Santa Monica, CA : RAND Europe, 2012.
Series:Technical report (Rand Corporation) ; TR-1247-AMGEN.
Subjects:
Osteoporosis in women > Europe.
Evidence-based medicine > Europe.
Evidence-based medicine.
Risk assessment.
Outcome assessment (Medical care)
Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal > therapy
Evidence-Based Medicine
Risk Assessment
Treatment Outcome
Quality Indicators, Health Care
risk assessment.
Risk assessment
Evidence-based medicine
Osteoporosis in women
Europe.
Europe
Review
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Table of Contents:
  • Introduction
  • The diagnosis, prevention and treatment of postmenopausal osteoporosis
  • Managing postmenopausal osteoporosis in Europe
  • Informing the development of quality indicators for the management of postmenopausal osteoporosis
  • Appendix A: Overview of guidelines in place in four countries
  • Appendix B: Interview topic guide.

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