Screening for Post-Menopausal Osteoporosis in Women ages 30-64 Review of a Pilot Program in Primary CareScreening for Post-Menopausal Osteoporosis in Women ages 30-64 Review of a Pilot Program in Primary Care

Author

Elaine Henson, University of San DiegoFollow

Date of Award

Spring 5-23-2020

Document Type

Doctor of Nursing Practice Final Manuscript

Degree Name

Doctor of Nursing Practice

Department

Nursing

First Advisor

Joseph F. Burkard, DNSc, CRNA

Abstract

The risk of an osteoporotic hip fracture is greater than the combined risks of breast cancer, myocardial infarction, and stroke, yet research shows less than 25% of women are being screened. Post-menopause, either surgical or natural, is a risk factor for osteoporosis. Nurse practitioners are in an excellent position to lead the way in osteoporosis screening. This article presents findings in a recent osteoporosis screening program in a primary care office.

Digital USD Citation

Henson, Elaine, "Screening for Post-Menopausal Osteoporosis in Women ages 30-64 Review of a Pilot Program in Primary CareScreening for Post-Menopausal Osteoporosis in Women ages 30-64 Review of a Pilot Program in Primary Care" (2020). Doctor of Nursing Practice Final Manuscripts. 110.
https://digital.sandiego.edu/dnp/110

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