Individual research recommendation details

Recommendation ID

CG146/1

Question

Using GP practice lists to identify people at high risk:- What is the clinical and cost effectiveness of using GP practice lists to identify people at high risk of fracture, leading to formal risk assessment and possible treatment?

Any explanatory notes
(if applicable)

Why this is important:- Fracture risk is currently assessed opportunistically. GP records are now universally computerised and contain information that may be useful in identifying patients at high risk of fracture (for example, age, record of prescriptions, major diagnoses and previous fracture). A study is needed to assess whether people at higher risk can be identified by using risk assessment tools to obtain an estimate of risk based on pre-existing information and inviting people at highest risk for a clinical assessment and risk-factor estimation. This could result in a more effective and efficient use of staff time and health service resources than an opportunistic
approach.

Source guidance details

Comes from guidance

Osteoporosis: assessing the risk of fragility fracture

Number

CG146

Date issued

August 2012

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