The role of the nurse in the management of osteoporosis.
Osteoporosis is a chronic disease which is asymptomatic until fractures occur. It is an increasing problem within an ageing population and has many intrinsic and extrinsic risk factors. This article provides an overview of osteoporosis,including the pathogenesis, diagnosis and management.Multidisciplinary assessment and management of osteoporosis is essential with the apt use of non-pharmacologic and pharmacological options to minimize the risk of fracture and appropriately manage patients in an holistic manner.
Department of Orthopaedic and Accident Surgery, Queens Medical Centre, Nottingham.
Jennie
J
Walker
D050071:Bone Density Conservation Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D015984:Causality; D002908:Chronic Disease; D017281:Cost of Illness; D050723:Fractures, Bone / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control; D006801:Humans; D008019:Life Style; D024802:Nurse's Role; D009730:Nursing Assessment; D010024:Osteoporosis / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy*; D010348:Patient Care Team; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D012307:Risk Factors
D050071:Bone Density Conservation Agents