Effective secondary fracture prevention: implementation of a global benchmarking of clinical quality using the IOF Capture the Fracture® Best Practice Framework tool

Javaid, M.K. et al. (2015) Effective secondary fracture prevention: implementation of a global benchmarking of clinical quality using the IOF Capture the Fracture® Best Practice Framework tool. Osteoporosis International, 26(11), pp. 2573-2578. (doi: 10.1007/s00198-015-3192-0) (PMID:26070301)

Abstract

Summary: Fracture Liaison Services are the best model to prevent secondary fractures. The International Osteoporosis Foundation developed a Best Practice Framework to provide a quality benchmark. After a year of implementation, we confirmed that a single framework with set criteria is able to benchmark services across healthcare systems worldwide. Introduction: Despite evidence for the clinical effectiveness of secondary fracture prevention, translation in the real-world setting remains disappointing. Where implemented, a wide variety of service models are used to deliver effective secondary fracture prevention. To support use of effective models of care across the globe, the International Osteoporosis Foundation’s Capture the Fracture® programme developed a Best Practice Framework (BPF) tool of criteria and standards to provide a quality benchmark. We now report findings after the first 12 months of implementation. Methods: A questionnaire for the BPF was created and made available to institutions on the Capture the Fracture website. Responses from institutions were used to assign gold, silver, bronze or black (insufficient) level of achievements mapped across five domains. Through an interactive process with the institution, a final score was determined and published on the

• Item Type: Articles
• Status: Published
• Refereed: Yes
• Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: McLellan, Professor Alastair
• Authors: Javaid, M.K., Kyer, C., Mitchell, P.J., Chana, J., Moss, C., Edwards, M.H., McLellan, A.R., Stenmark, J., Pierroz, D.D., Schneider, M.C., Kanis, J.A., Akesson, K., Cooper, C., IOF Fracture Working Group, ., and EXCO, .
• College/School: College of Medical Veterinary and Life Sciences > School of Medicine, Dentistry & Nursing
• Journal Name: Osteoporosis International
• Publisher: Springer
• ISSN: 0937-941X
• ISSN (Online): 1433-2965