Table 2.
Organization of fracture liaison service care in studies that assessed subsequent fracture rates.
| Author | Organization of case finding | Assessments | Treatment in accordance guidelines | Improve long-term adherence with therapy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Axelsson et al.18 | Secretaries at emergency department and orthopaedic clinic No dedicated nurse |
DXA examination and FRAX assessment was performed Primary care physician was responsible to rule out secondary osteoporosis. |
Treatment advice given to primary care (accordance to guidelines) |
Not mentioned |
| Hawley et al.19 | Not specified (11 different hospitals with FLS or orthogeriatric care) |
Not specified for all hospitals | Not specified | Not mentioned |
| Huntjens et al.21 | Fracture nurse Case finding not specified |
Systemic evaluation clinical risk factors and fall-related risk factors BMD |
Dutch guidelines | Not mentioned |
| Huntjens et al.20 | Fracture nurse checks emergency department system | Systemic evaluation clinical risk factors and fall-related risk factors BMD and blood testing |
Dutch guidelines | Not mentioned |
| Nakayama et al.22 | MTF gets automatically appointment If discharged to aged care facility or live out of the area, people received a letter |
Investigated for osteoporosis and secondary causes of osteoporosis | Treatment is started, not mentioned if in accordance to guideline | Not mentioned |
BMD, bone mineral density; DXA, dual energy X-ray absorptiometry; FRAX, fracture risk assessment tool; MTF, minor trauma fracture; FLS, fracture liaison service.