Publications by authors named "Kelly V Stepanek"

Objective: Hip fracture is a common and morbid condition. Prior studies have shown that the majority of patients with fragility fracture are not treated for underlying osteoporosis. Our hospitalist-led co-management service for patients with acute hip fracture had no system for evaluating and treating osteoporosis in this cohort.

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Background: Naltrexone trials have demonstrated improved outcomes for patients with alcohol use disorders. Hospital initiation of naltrexone has had limited study.

Objective: To describe the implementation and impact of a process for counseling hospitalized patients with alcohol withdrawal about naltrexone.

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