Factors associated with initiation of bone-health medication among older adults in primary care in Ireland

ConclusionsBone-health medication initiation is targeted at patients at higher fracture-risk but much potential under-treatment remains, particularly in those>80  years and with co-morbidities. This may reflect clinical uncertainty in older multimorbid patients, and further research should explore decision-making in preventive bone medication prescribing.
Source: Age and Ageing - Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research