A team approach: implementing a model of care for preventing osteoporosis related fractures.

Unlabelled: The implementation of a multidisciplinary team-based model of care has led to significant increases in identification of patients with osteoporosis who are at risk of refracture, together with improved treatment uptake and ongoing management.

Introduction: Osteoporosis-related fractures and consequent hospital admissions are largely preventable; however, little attention has been paid to how to achieve this, in particular, through improved models of care. Presentation to emergency departments (ED) with minimal trauma fracture (MTF) provides opportunity for patients at risk to be identified, referred and managed through a systematic process ensuring prompt intervention and continuing follow-up.