Geusens P et al. - The impact of temporary systematic implementation of this case finding strategy on GP practice was high: it nearly tripled referrals for DXA and 96% of patients found to have osteoporosis had treatment. The impact depended on OST index and fracture history. Only 79% of HR women were referred for DXA. Specificity of a low OST index to predict osteoporosis was low.
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