Multidisciplinary approach to management of osteoporosis with osteoporosis liaison service (OLS)

Abstract

The prevalence of osteoporosis has increased in super-aging societies. To prevent subsequent fractures from occurring after initial osteoporotic fracture, coordinator-based systems called fracture liaison service (FLS) have been implemented worldwide. In Japan, the osteoporosis liaison service (OLS) including FLS was launched in 2011 in order to reduce the incidence of both primary and secondary fractures in osteoporosis patients. Multidisciplinary management by an OLS coordinator aims to support patient care, monitor medicine adherence, and improve quality of life of the elderly. A framework such as OLS-7 has been proposed to provide comprehensive support regardless of the expertise of each medical staff.