Improving Bone Health and Detection of Osteoporosis

Abstract

The lack of screening and education on osteoporosis is a significant problem in our health care system. The International Osteoporosis Foundation reports a fracture every 3 seconds accounting for 5500 fractures worldwide and resulting in more than 2 million fractures in the United States. This quality improvement project was designed to alert providers to the risk for early development of osteoporosis in individuals who may not otherwise be screened for osteoporosis in a primary care setting and educate individuals on the risk factors contributing to osteoporosis.