Effect of patient-led cooperative follow-up by general practitioners and community pharmacists on osteoporosis treatment persistence.

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Date publication

mai 2021

Journal

International journal of rheumatic diseases

Auteurs

Membres identifiés du Cancéropôle Est :
Dr GOETZ Christophe, Dr NOIREZ Véronique


Tous les auteurs :
Poivret D, Goetz C, Zevering Y, Wilcke C, Noirez V

Résumé

Osteoporosis is a major risk factor for fractures. Poor persistence with osteoporosis medication hampers outcomes. This study assessed whether encouraging the formation of patient-led follow-up cooperatives between general practitioners (GPs) and community pharmacists improved medication persistence.

Mots clés

inter-professional cooperation, lifestyle changes, osteoporosis, patient empowerment, persistence

Référence

Int J Rheum Dis. 2021 May 31;: