Clinical Study

Active Referral Intervention following Fragility Fractures Leads to Enhanced Osteoporosis Follow-Up Care

Table 4

Characteristics and interview data of study participants at baseline.

Age77.5 ± 11.0
Sex, N (% female)132 (78.6%)
Initial interview:N (% Yes)
Know what osteoporosis is?144 (85.7%)
Diagnosed with osteoporosis?67 (39.9%)
Seeing a primary care doctor or osteoporosis specialist for bone health?87 (51.8%)
Ever had bone density study performed since fracture?40 (23.8%)
Being treated for osteoporosis?67 (39.9%)