Trends in osteoporosis care patterns during the COVID-19 pandemic in Alberta, Canada

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A scorecard for osteoporosis in Canada and seven Canadian provinces

D. L. Kendler et al.

Summary: The scorecard evaluated the burden and management of osteoporosis in Canada, revealing inequities in patients' access to diagnosis, treatment, and care programs across provinces. Interventions are needed to address these disparities and close the treatment gap.

OSTEOPOROSIS INTERNATIONAL (2021)

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Global impact of COVID-19 on non-communicable disease management: descriptive analysis of access to FRAX fracture risk online tool for prevention of osteoporotic fractures

E. V. McCloskey et al.

Summary: The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly impacted the management of osteoporosis, resulting in a decrease in access to online FRAX fracture risk assessments. Strategies to enhance osteoporosis care, including increased use of fracture risk assessments, are seen as a partial solution to address this issue.

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How has COVID-19 affected the treatment of osteoporosis? An IOF-NOF-ESCEO global survey

N. R. Fuggle et al.

Summary: The effects of COVID-19 have impacted the management of chronic diseases, including osteoporosis, with increases in telemedicine consultations, delays in DXA scanning, interruptions in medication supply, and reductions in parenteral medication delivery observed globally.

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Use of an electronic medical record dashboard to identify gaps in osteoporosis care

A. Papaioannou et al.

Summary: Using an EMR-based dashboard, this study identified significant gaps in fracture risk calculation and osteoporosis management in primary care, highlighting the need for additional strategies to address clinical inertia among family physicians.

ARCHIVES OF OSTEOPOROSIS (2021)

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