Insights
This collection of case studies from across Europe showcases innovative approaches to policy change and best-practice examples of osteoporosis and fragility fracture prevention, management and care.
Pharmacist-led clinical pathway, Belgium
Case studiesA pharmacist-led clinical pathway was implemented to ensure people with fragility fractures received appropriate testing and treatment.
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Osteoporosis course, Finland
Case studiesSuomen Luustoliitto (Finnish Osteoporosis Association) trains health and social care professionals to deliver osteoporosis rehabilitation courses.
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Fracture liaison service, France
Case studiesThis fracture liaison service (FLS) is successfully identifying fracture patients and supporting them, with the aim of preventing subsequent fractures
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Healthy Kinzigtal, Germany
Case studiesHealthy Kinzigtal is a comprehensive population-based integrated programme that aims to improve the experience of care for people with chronic disease
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Tread Safely (Trittsicher), Germany
Case studiesTread Safely was developed to improve bone health and mobility of older people in rural areas.
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Orthogeriatric service in Limerick, Ireland
Case studiesLimerick's orthogeriatric service supported hip fracture patients in hospital and facilitated access to essential post-fracture care.
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Multidisciplinary hip fracture unit, Italy
Case studiesCareggi University Hospital has implemented a multidisciplinary hip fracture unit to improve care and reduce length of hospital stays.
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Falling Past Time, the Netherlands
Case studiesFalling Past Time is a five-week exercise programme for adults with a history of falls who live at home.
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Tomorrow and Always, Spain
Case studiesA short film was produced to raise awareness about osteoporosis, featuring popular Spanish actors.
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