
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.





Multidisciplinary osteoporosis outpatient clinic in Guarda, Portugal
Case studiesGuarda's osteoporosis clinic was established to prevent future fractures, and has used a multidisciplinary approach since 2019.
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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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