Perceptions and practices of aged care pharmacists regarding osteoporosis management: a qualitative study

ConclusionThe high prevalence and low priority of osteoporosis in the aged care setting presents pharmacists with an opportunity to improve medication management and reduce fracture risk. Barriers to osteoporosis management identified by pharmacists can be addressed by interdisciplinary collaboration and education. Pharmacists being embedded in aged care could enable more opportunities to contribute to the interdisciplinary team and become champions of osteoporosis management.
Source: International Journal of Clinical Pharmacy - Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Source Type: research