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Osteoporosis Audit

Osteoporosis Audit. Dr David Shutt. Introduction. Osteoporosis DES Females age 65-74 who have had fragility # in last 12 months Have they had a DEXA? Are they on treatment with a bone sparing agent Females age 74+ with fragility # in last 12 months

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Osteoporosis Audit

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  1. Osteoporosis Audit Dr David Shutt

  2. Introduction • Osteoporosis DES • Females age 65-74 who have had fragility # in last 12 months • Have they had a DEXA? • Are they on treatment with a bone sparing agent • Females age 74+ with fragility # in last 12 months • Are they on treatment with bone sparing agent? • “nominated”

  3. Method • Identified patients using computer • Collected data from notes

  4. Results • Number of Fragility fractures • 65 – 74 = 2 • 74+ = 11 • Of those 65 – 74 with # • DEXA scan = 0 • On treatment = 0 • 74+ with # • On treatment = 6 (1 on Ca2+ only and 3 contraindicated)

  5. Changes implemented • Patients who had not had DEXA or Not on treatment if appropriate were contacted for review.

  6. Future Plans • Follow guidelines • Re-Audit in 12 Months

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