Clinical practice guidelines for the prevention and treatment of osteoporosis in Taiwan: 2022 update

J Formos Med Assoc. 2023:122 Suppl 1:S4-S13. doi: 10.1016/j.jfma.2023.01.007. Epub 2023 Feb 11.

Abstract

Osteoporosis greatly increases the risk of fractures. Osteoporotic fractures negatively impact quality of life, increase the burden of care, and increase mortality. Taiwan is an area with a high prevalence of osteoporosis. This updated summary of guidelines has been developed by experts of the Taiwan Osteoporosis Association with the intention of reducing the risks of osteoporotic fractures and improving the quality of care for patients with osteoporosis. The updated guidelines compile the latest evidence to provide clinicians and other healthcare professionals with practical recommendations for the prevention, diagnosis, and management of osteoporosis under clinical settings in Taiwan.

Keywords: Anti-osteoporosis treatment; Fracture liaison service; Guidelines; Osteoporosis; Osteoporotic fracture.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Bone Density Conservation Agents* / therapeutic use
  • Humans
  • Osteoporosis* / complications
  • Osteoporosis* / diagnosis
  • Osteoporosis* / prevention & control
  • Osteoporotic Fractures* / epidemiology
  • Osteoporotic Fractures* / prevention & control
  • Quality of Life
  • Secondary Prevention
  • Taiwan / epidemiology

Substances

  • Bone Density Conservation Agents