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Comparative Study
. 2024 Jun 12;19(1):49.
doi: 10.1007/s11657-024-01407-1.

Barriers to osteoporosis management and adherence to Clinical Practice Guideline: a comparative study between tertiary East Coast hospitals and a Fracture Liaison Services (FLS)-accredited hospital in Malaysia

Nur Khadijah Muhamad Jamil  1   2 , Isa Naina Mohamed  1 , Sabarul Afian Mokhtar  3 , Juzaily Fekry Leong  3 , Nur Azree Ferdaus Kamudin  4 , Norliza Muhammad  5
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Comparative Study

Barriers to osteoporosis management and adherence to Clinical Practice Guideline: a comparative study between tertiary East Coast hospitals and a Fracture Liaison Services (FLS)-accredited hospital in Malaysia

Nur Khadijah Muhamad Jamil et al. Arch Osteoporos. .

Abstract

This study compares osteoporosis management between tertiary East Coast hospitals and a FLS-accredited hospital in Malaysia. It identifies significant barriers and highlights the superior performance of FLS in areas like timely treatment initiation and treatment monitoring. The insights are crucial for improving osteoporosis management strategies.

Introduction: Osteoporosis management poses a substantial healthcare challenge, necessitating effective strategies and Clinical Practice Guidelines (CPG) adherence.

Methods: The study employed a self-administered online questionnaire via Google Forms. Orthopedic clinicians from all study sites were invited to participate via messaging platforms. A total of 135 participants completed the questionnaire and the data was proceeded to statistical analyses.

Results: The study identified significant barriers, including inadequate knowledge of current osteoporosis guidelines and medications (p = 0.014), limited choice of anti-osteoporosis medication (p < 0.001), insufficient post-fracture care staff (p < 0.001), patients' financial constraints due to socioeconomic status (p = 0.027), and lack of doctor-patient time (p = 0.042). FLS demonstrated superior performance in CPG adherence in areas such as clinical diagnosis of osteoporosis without BMD assessment (p = 0.046), timely treatment initiation (p < 0.001), treatment monitoring using BMD (p = 0.004), reassessment treatment after 3-5 years of bisphosphonate therapy (p = 0.034) and considering anabolic agents in very high-risk patients (p = 0.018).

Conclusion: The findings highlight an essential opportunity for improvement and emphasize the necessity for robust strategies and strict adherence to Clinical Practice Guidelines (CPG), especially within tertiary East Coast hospitals. The exemplary efficacy demonstrated by the FLS model strongly advocates for its broader integration across multiple hospitals, promising substantial advancements in osteoporotic patient care outcomes throughout Malaysia.

Keywords: Barriers; Clinical Practice Guidelines; Fracture liaison service; Osteoporosis.

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