Publications by authors named "Tan-Hsiu Liao"
Article Synopsis
- Osteoporosis is a prevalent condition in Taiwan, increasing fracture risks, with treatment typically requiring patients to have a history of fragility fractures to be covered by National Health Insurance (NHI), creating a gap for those without coverage.
- To address this, an integrated care program was established involving nurse case managers, focusing on patient education and shared decision-making to influence patients with low bone density who are ineligible for NHI coverage to consider out-of-pocket treatment options.
- A study of medical records from 2014 to 2021 showed that after the program started, a notable increase in patients opting for out-of-pocket therapy occurred, with 640 out of 2,910 eligible patients choosing this option post-education, compared to
