Publications by authors named "Yih-Lan Gau"
Osteoporosis and its associated fragility fractures are becoming a severe burden in the healthcare system globally. In the Asian-Pacific (AP) region, the rapidly increasing in aging population is the main reason accounting for the burden. Moreover, the paucity of quality care for osteoporosis continues to be an ongoing challenge.
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- The Fracture Liaison Service (FLS) Consensus Meeting, held on October 14, 2017, in Taiwan, aimed to review and establish best practices for fracture prevention and management in the Asia-Pacific region, supported by international organizations.
- Experts concluded that the 13 Best Practice Framework (BPF) standards were mostly relevant for the region, needing only minor adjustments to suit local healthcare settings.
- Key recommendations included enhancing patient education and increasing public communication about FLSs to improve their effectiveness and accessibility in the area.