Osteoporosis Clinical Updates
Osteoporosis Clinical Updates online series offers valuable information used to improve patient care related to osteoporosis prevention, diagnosis and treatment by providing clinicians with state-of-the-art information and pragmatic strategies that they may apply in clinical practice.
Needs Assessment
Osteoporosis is a major public health threat for an estimated 44 million Americans, or 55 percent of the people 50 years of age and older. In the U.S. today, 10 million individuals are estimated to already have the disease and almost 34 million more are estimated to have low bone mass, placing them at increased risk for osteoporosis.
Intended Audience
This continuing education activity is designed for healthcare professionals with an interest in osteoporosis and bone health across the lifespan, including those working in family practice, endocrinology, rheumatology, obstetrics/gynecology, radiology, physical and occupational therapy, public health and research. These include physicians, nurses, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, pharmacists, dietitians, radiology technologists, physical therapists, and occupational therapists.
Overall Objectives
In spite of the availability of effective prevention, diagnostic, and treatment options for osteoporosis, research indicates that osteoporosis is significantly underdiagnosed and undertreated in the general population.
Each issue of the Osteoporosis Clinical Updates offer the reader the opportunity to:
- Recognize recent developments related to research and clinical practice of osteoporosis
- Consider how this information will impact their roles in the field of osteoporosis
- Utilize new strategies, based upon evidence-based medicine, to study, prevent, and treat osteoporosis
- Improve patient care strategies based upon new data or techniques
Continuing Education
After participating in this activity, the reader has the option of taking a post-test to qualify for continuing education for this activity. It is estimated it will take 1.0 hour(s) to complete the reading and take the test. Continuing education credit will be available for two years from the date of publication. A $10 processing fee will be applied.
The National Osteoporosis Foundation is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians. The National Osteoporosis Foundation designates this educational activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Other healthcare providers will also be able to receive a certificate of completion; nurse practitioners and physician assistants may request an AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™ certificate.
The Osteoporosis Clinical Updates Editorial Board is comprised of medical specialists, nonspecialists, and a variety of other healthcare professionals involved in research in and management of osteoporosis.
Osteoporosis Clinical Updates is a publication of the National Osteoporosis Foundation (NOF). Use and reproduction of this publication for educational purposes is permitted and encouraged without permission, with proper citation. This publication may not be used for commercial gain. NOF is a non-profit, 501(c)(3) educational organization. Suggested citation: National Osteoporosis Foundation. Osteoporosis Clinical Updates. Title, Month, Year. Washington, DC; 2010.
Please direct all inquiries to:
National Osteoporosis Foundation
1150 17th Street NW, Suite 850
Washington, DC 20036 USA
education@nof.org
T/ 202-223-2226
F/ 202-223-2237
www.nof.org
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