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A nurse-led clinic offering peripheral dual energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA) scans is feasible and influences patient treatment. This service benefits referring clinicians by identifying osteoporosis risk and guiding management decisions.

Area of Science:

  • Rheumatology
  • Radiology
  • Health Services Research

Background:

  • Osteoporosis diagnosis and management are critical in rheumatology.
  • Peripheral dual energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA) is a key tool for assessing bone density.
  • Nurse-led clinics can improve healthcare accessibility and efficiency.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the feasibility of a nurse-led peripheral DXA scanning service.
  • To determine the impact of this service on patient treatment decisions.
  • To assess clinician satisfaction with the nurse-led DXA service.

Main Methods:

  • A nurse-led peripheral DXA scanning clinic was established within a hospital rheumatology department.
  • Patients were referred from various sources for bone density assessment.

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  • Questionnaires were distributed to referring clinicians to gather feedback on scan results and service impact, with a 51% response rate from 1024 returned surveys.

    • Main Results:

    • The nurse-led peripheral DXA service was confirmed as feasible and beneficial to clinicians.
    • Scan results significantly influenced treatment decisions for 89% of responding clinicians.
    • The service demonstrated a positive impact on clinical practice and patient management.

    Conclusions:

    • The nurse-led peripheral DXA scanning service is a viable and effective model.
    • Further research is needed to quantify the reduction in potentially unnecessary treatments achieved by the service.
    • The findings support the integration of such services to optimize osteoporosis care.