[Nurses mobilised in screening for osteoporosis]
Martine Maville1, Grégoire Cormier1, Stéphanie Rabiller1
1Centre hospitalier départemental de Vendée, Service de rhumatologie, Les Oudairies Boulevard Stéphane-Moreau, 85000 La Roche-sur-Yon, France.
Revue De L'Infirmiere
|December 3, 2016
Summary
Harmful osteoporotic fractures can be prevented with early detection. A hospital nurse-led screening program identifies at-risk women aged 50-80 for osteoporosis, improving patient outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Gerontology
- Public Health
- Nursing
Background:
- Osteoporotic fractures lead to significant morbidity and mortality.
- Effective screening programs are crucial for early intervention.
Purpose of the Study:
- To implement and evaluate a nurse-led osteoporosis screening program for hospitalized women.
- To identify risk factors for osteoporosis in the target population.
Main Methods:
- A primary and secondary screening program was established at La Roche-sur-Yon general hospital.
- Hospitalized female patients aged 50-80 were assessed for osteoporosis risk factors by a dedicated nurse.
Main Results:
- The program successfully screened a cohort of elderly female patients.
- Identification of key osteoporosis risk factors within the screened population.
Conclusions:
- Nurse-led screening is a viable strategy for early osteoporosis detection in hospitalized women.
- Proactive identification of at-risk individuals can mitigate the impact of osteoporotic fractures.
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