Investigating the experiences of older adults with osteoporosis focusing on the diagnostic journey and pathways to specialist care
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Background Osteoporosis is a worldwide under diagnosed, and under treated disease, with high risk of fracture, and increased morbidity and mortality (IOF 2015) [1]. There have been large advances in diagnosis, management and prevention of secondary fractures (Kanis et al 2013) [2], (McLellan et al 2004) [3], but in many cases access to specialists is delayed due to healthcare staff having limited awareness of osteoporosis.
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