title: Taking control of osteoporosis to cut down on risk of fracture.
abstract: This article examines osteoporosis, other risk factors for future fracture and different management approaches. The past few years have seen advances in osteoporosis care with new assessment tools, national guidelines and an increased range of medications. Action by a variety of professionals is needed to improve outcomes for patients and reduce fractures; as well as identification and assessment of high-risk patients, long-term follow up to provide lifestyle advice about the use of bone-sparing medications is vital. Nurses can identify at-risk patients and provide ongoing intervention, education and support.
authors.affiliation: NHS West Sussex.
authors.forename: Mary
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Elliott
mesh_terms: D000058:Accidental Falls; D000368:Aged; D015519:Bone Density; D005260:Female; D050723:Fractures, Bone / Q000517:prevention & control*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010024:Osteoporosis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000517:prevention & control* / Q000628:therapy; D012307:Risk Factors; D006113:United Kingdom