Issues in the nursing management of osteoporosis.
As new interventions are developed to improve the care of patients with osteoporosis, nurses will play an important role in improving patients' quality of life, reducing their fear, and assisting in maintaining their independence throughout the adult life span. This article examines key issues involved in the management of patients at risk for, or diagnosed with, osteoporosis.
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Department of Nursing, University of North Florida, Jacksonville, Florida 32224, USA.
D015502:Absorptiometry, Photon; D000328:Adult; D015519:Bone Density; D002116:Calcitonin / Q000627:therapeutic use; D004164:Diphosphonates / Q000627:therapeutic use; D004967:Estrogens / Q000627:therapeutic use; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010024:Osteoporosis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000451:nursing* / Q000628:therapy
D004164:Diphosphonates; D004967:Estrogens; D002116:Calcitonin