Screening for osteoporosis in the general population
Institut für Qualität und Wirtschaftlichkeit im Gesundheitswesen (IQWiG)
Record ID 32018001171
English
Authors' objectives:
Screening for osteoporosis aims to identify and treat persons with an osteoporosis-related fracture risk in order to avoid fractures. The objective of this assessment was to evaluate the relative effectiveness and safety of population-based screening compared with standard care (no screening) using evidence from randomised controlled trials.
Details
Project Status:
Completed
URL for project:
https://eunethta.eu/otca19-screening-for-osteoporosis-in-the-general-population-final-assessment-and-related-documentation-is-now-available/
Year Published:
2019
URL for published report:
https://eunethta.eu/otca19-screening-for-osteoporosis-in-the-general-population-final-assessment-and-related-documentation-is-now-available/
Requestor:
HTA agencies
English language abstract:
An English language summary is available
Publication Type:
Rapid Review
MeSH Terms
- Osteoporosis
- Mass Screening
- Absorptiometry, Photon
- Bone Density
- Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal
- Osteoporotic Fractures
Contact
Organisation Name:
European Network for Health Technology Assessment
Contact Email:
eunethta@zinl.nl
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