Comments on the use of Key Performance Indicators in evaluating the Organization of Fracture Liaison Services

In recent years Fracture Liaison Services (FLS) have been established worldwide to reduce the number of fractures due osteoporosis. Within framework global campaign «Capture fracture» by International Osteoporosis Foundation (IOF), some questionnaires proposed assess quality FLS’ organization. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) are used analyze effectiveness FLS working at patient level. Thanks their use, it is possible identify areas that need improvement, evaluate changes being made, and compare work in various regional or country This article discusses approaches use calculation each KPI practical healthcare Russian Federation, taking into account epidemiological data, national clinical guidelines, specifics organization system our country.