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Jin J, Yue L, Lu Y, Zhen Z, Wu H, Shan X. Changes in serum bone turnover markers and bone mineral density Z-score in children with osteogenesis imperfecta after zoledronic acid treatment. J Investig Med 2024; 72:715-722. [PMID: 38715223 DOI: 10.1177/10815589241254047] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/21/2024]
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The study aimed to investigate the changes in the levels of serum bone turnover markers (BTMs) and bone mineral density (BMD) Z-score in pediatric patients with osteogenesis imperfecta (OI) after intravenous bisphosphonate therapy and their association with age and estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR). This retrospective study analyzed data from 10 pediatric OI patients treated with intravenous zoledronic acid for over 1 year. Patients' clinical data were collected. The levels of BTMs and BMD Z-score before and after zoledronic acid treatment were analyzed. Significant improvement in BMD Z-score was observed after 6 and 12 months of treatment compared to baseline (all p < 0.05). The N-terminal propeptide of type I procollagen (PINP) levels decreased over time (all p < 0.05), indicating that zoledronic acid treatment decreased bone turnover. The levels of beta-C-terminal telopeptide of type I collagen remained stable after treatment. No correlation was found between PINP level and age, eGFR, or BMD (all p > 0.05). Bisphosphonate treatment can improve BMD and decrease bone turnover (indicated by decreased levels of PINP) in pediatric OI patients. PINP may serve as an independent indicator for monitoring the efficacy of bisphosphonate treatment in pediatric OI patients, particularly in those under the age of 6, where standardized BMD Z-score criteria are lacking.
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- Jiahui Jin
- Pediatric Endocrinology, Heredity and Metabolism Department, The Second Affiliated Hospital and Yuying Children's Hospital, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- Pediatric Endocrinology, Heredity and Metabolism Department, The Second Affiliated Hospital and Yuying Children's Hospital, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- Pediatric Endocrinology, Heredity and Metabolism Department, The Second Affiliated Hospital and Yuying Children's Hospital, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- Pediatric Endocrinology, Heredity and Metabolism Department, The Second Affiliated Hospital and Yuying Children's Hospital, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- Pediatric Endocrinology, Heredity and Metabolism Department, The Second Affiliated Hospital and Yuying Children's Hospital, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- Pediatric Endocrinology, Heredity and Metabolism Department, The Second Affiliated Hospital and Yuying Children's Hospital, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, China
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van den Bergh JP, Geusens P, Appelman-Dijkstra NM, van den Broek HJG, Elders PJM, de Klerk G, van Oostwaard M, Willems HC, Zillikens MC, Lems WF. The Dutch multidisciplinary guideline osteoporosis and fracture prevention, taking a local guideline to the international arena. Arch Osteoporos 2024; 19:23. [PMID: 38564062 PMCID: PMC10987374 DOI: 10.1007/s11657-024-01378-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/10/2023] [Accepted: 01/26/2024] [Indexed: 04/04/2024]
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BACKGROUND In 2018, a grant was provided for an evidence-based guideline on osteoporosis and fracture prevention based on 10 clinically relevant questions. METHODS A multidisciplinary working group was formed with delegates from Dutch scientific and professional societies, including representatives from the patient's organization and the Dutch Institute for Medical Knowledge. The purpose was to obtain a broad consensus among all participating societies to facilitate the implementation of the updated guideline. RESULTS Novel recommendations in our guideline are as follows: - In patients with an indication for DXA of the lumbar spine and hips, there is also an indication for VFA. - Directly starting with anabolic drugs (teriparatide or romosozumab) in patients with a very high fracture risk; - Directly starting with zoledronic acid in patients 75 years and over with a hip fracture (independent of DXA); - Directly starting with parenteral drugs (denosumab, teriparatide, zoledronic acid) in glucocorticoid-induced osteoporosis with very high fracture risk; - A lifelong fracture risk management, including lifestyle, is indicated from the start of the first treatment. CONCLUSION In our new multidisciplinary guideline osteoporosis and fracture prevention, we developed 5 "relatively new statements" that are all a crucial step forward in the optimization of diagnosis and treatment for fracture prevention. We also developed 5 flowcharts, and we suppose that this may be helpful for individual doctors and their patients in daily practice and may facilitate implementation.
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- J P van den Bergh
- Department of Internal Medicine, VieCuri Medical Center, Venlo, the Netherlands.
- Department of Internal Medicine, Maastricht University Medical Center, Maastricht, the Netherlands.
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Subdivision Rheumatology, Maastricht University Medical Center, Maastricht, the Netherlands
- Department of Medicine and Life Science, Hasselt University, Hasselt, Belgium
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Division Endocrinology, Leiden University Medical Center, Leiden, the Netherlands
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- Department of General Practice, Amsterdam Public Health Institute, Amsterdam UMC, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, ADRZ, Goes, the Netherlands
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- Department of Internal Medicine, VieCuri Medical Center, Venlo, the Netherlands
- Department of Internal Medicine, Maastricht University Medical Center, Maastricht, the Netherlands
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- Department of Internal Medicine and Geriatrics, Amsterdam University Medical Center, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Erasmus MC, University Medical Center, Rotterdam, the Netherlands
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- Department of Rheumatology, Amsterdam University Medical Center, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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Lee KH, Lee G, Lee T, Byun DW, Ha YC. Patient Perception on Osteoporosis in Korean Female Patients with Osteoporosis. J Bone Metab 2024; 31:63-74. [PMID: 38485243 PMCID: PMC10940108 DOI: 10.11005/jbm.2024.31.1.63] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/05/2024] [Revised: 02/03/2024] [Accepted: 02/08/2024] [Indexed: 03/17/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Patient perception is a key element in improving compliance with medications for osteoporosis. This study evaluated the awareness, perception, sources of information, and knowledge of osteoporosis among Korean women with osteoporosis. METHODS A questionnaire survey was conducted from July 22, 2021 to 13 August 2021. Patients who were followed up in endocrinology (Endo), orthopedic surgery (OS), and gynecology (GY) were recruited (N=40, 40, and 20 in each group). Patients were allocated according to their age, as follows: 15, 15, and 10 patients in their 60s, 70s, and 80s for Endo and OS, and 10 and 10 patients in their 60s and 70s for GY. The questionnaire was composed of the following topics: patient journey to the hospital, drug-related issues, communication with medical doctors, patient knowledge, and sources of information about osteoporosis. RESULTS The results of medical check-ups were the most common reason for patient visits to the hospital for an initial diagnosis of osteoporosis (61%). A knowledge gap regarding mortality, refracture, and drug-induced osteoporosis was observed. Doctors were the most preferred and trustful source of information, while health-related TV shows were the second most common source of information. Patients with OS reported lower perceived severity and higher drug discontinuation, along with a higher proportion of fractures, as the initial reasons for hospital visits for osteoporosis. CONCLUSIONS Variations in perceptions according to the issue and group were identified. These should be considered during patient consultations to improve compliance with osteoporosis treatment.
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- Kyung-Hag Lee
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, National Medical Center, Seoul,
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, National Medical Center, Seoul,
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, National Medical Center, Seoul,
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- Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Department of Internal Medicine, Soonchunhyang University Seoul Hospital, Soonchunhyang University College of Medicine, Seoul,
Korea
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Seoul Bumin Hospital, Seoul,
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Rezae F, Kelly A, Dey S, Moles R, Carter S. Healthcare professionals' perspectives and experiences of osteoporosis medication treatment: a qualitative systematic review. Arch Osteoporos 2024; 19:8. [PMID: 38191760 DOI: 10.1007/s11657-023-01359-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/15/2023] [Accepted: 11/25/2023] [Indexed: 01/10/2024]
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This systematic review aimed to explore healthcare professionals' (HCPs) experiences and perspectives of osteoporosis medication treatment through thematic synthesis of qualitative studies. We found themes about how osteoporosis is perceived as a disease, treatment decision-making and what empowers HCPs to provide the best possible care. PURPOSE The systematic review aimed to describe the perspectives and experiences of HCPs regarding osteoporosis medication treatment. METHODS We performed searches in four electronic databases (Medline, Embase, PsycINFO and CINAHL) from database inception until May 2023 in any language. Data was analysed through inductive thematic synthesis. RESULTS We included 27 primary studies that incorporated the views of 495 different HCPs. The following themes were identified: low-priority disease, challenges in treatment decision-making, minimising drug burden, conscious of communication barriers, fragmented care and advice, confidence through experience and collaboration. CONCLUSIONS HCPs were enthusiastic about optimising osteoporosis care through interprofessional collaboration and expertise, as well as educating and monitoring patients on treatment. They advocated for safety, comfort and reducing overall drug burden, especially in older patients with comorbidities. However, they had differences in opinions regarding who has responsibility for diagnosing and treating osteoporosis and struggled to provide the best possible care due to competing priorities, limited time and lack of adequate knowledge or evidence. The findings highlight the important and complementary role of different HCPs in osteoporosis treatment through a multidisciplinary model of care.
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- Fatima Rezae
- School of Pharmacy, University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia.
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- Rheumatology Department, Liverpool Hospital, Sydney, Australia
- Ingham Institute of Applied Medical Research, Sydney, Australia
- School of Health and Medicine, South Western Sydney Campus, University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia
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- School of Clinical Medicine, South Western Sydney Campus, University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia
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- School of Pharmacy, University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia
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- School of Pharmacy, University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia
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Liu X, Makaroff KE, Almario CV, Khalil C, Choi SY, Curtis JR, Spiegel BMR. Determining patient preferences for the medical management of osteoporosis using conjoint analysis. Osteoporos Int 2024; 35:153-164. [PMID: 37721558 PMCID: PMC10787002 DOI: 10.1007/s00198-023-06882-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/22/2023] [Accepted: 07/31/2023] [Indexed: 09/19/2023]
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We used conjoint analysis-a method that assesses complex decision making-to quantify patients' choices when selecting an osteoporosis therapy. While 60% of people prioritized medication efficacy when deciding among treatments, the remaining 40% highly valued factors other than efficacy, suggesting the need for personalized shared decision-making tools. INTRODUCTION In this study, we aimed to examine patient decision-making surrounding osteoporosis medications using conjoint analysis. METHODS We enrolled osteoporosis patients at an academic medical center to complete an online conjoint exercise which calculated each patient's relative importance score of 6 osteoporosis medication attributes (higher = greater relative importance in decision-making). We used latent class analysis to identify distinct segments of patients with similar choice patterns and then used logistic regression to determine if demographics and osteoporosis disease features were associated with latent class assignment. RESULTS Overall, 304 participants completed the survey. The rank order of medication attributes by importance score was the following: efficacy at preventing hip fractures (accounted for 31.0% of decision making), mode of administration (17.5%); risk of serious side effects (16.6%); dose frequency (13.9%); efficacy at preventing spine fractures (12.5%); risk of non-serious side effects (8.4%). We found that 60.9% of the cohort prioritized medication efficacy as their top factor when selecting among the therapies. Being a college graduate, having stronger beliefs on the necessity of using medications for osteoporosis, and never having used osteoporosis medicines were the only factors associated with prioritizing medication efficacy for fracture prevention over the other factors in the decision-making process. CONCLUSIONS While about 60% of patients prioritized efficacy when selecting an osteoporosis therapy, the remaining 40% valued other factors more highly. Furthermore, individual patient characteristics and clinical factors did not reliably predict patient decision making, suggesting that development and implementation of shared decision-making tools is warranted.
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- Xiaoyu Liu
- Cedars-Sinai Center for Outcomes Research and Education (CS-CORE), Los Angeles, CA, USA
- Department of Health Policy and Management, UCLA Fielding School of Public Health, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- Cedars-Sinai Center for Outcomes Research and Education (CS-CORE), Los Angeles, CA, USA
- David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- Cedars-Sinai Center for Outcomes Research and Education (CS-CORE), Los Angeles, CA, USA
- Karsh Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- Cedars-Sinai Center for Outcomes Research and Education (CS-CORE), Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- Biostatistics and Bioinformatics Research Center, Cedars-Sinai Cancer, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- Division of Clinical Immunology and Rheumatology, Department of Medicine, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL, USA
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- Cedars-Sinai Center for Outcomes Research and Education (CS-CORE), Los Angeles, CA, USA.
- Karsh Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA, USA.
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Vuong T, Peters M, Merrifield A, Firipis M, Belcher J, Elgebaly Z. Investigating the impact of a national educational program on patient adherence to osteoporosis medications. Arch Osteoporos 2023; 18:90. [PMID: 37405619 DOI: 10.1007/s11657-023-01301-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/13/2022] [Accepted: 06/21/2023] [Indexed: 07/06/2023]
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Interrupted time series analysis (ITS) measured improvements in osteoporosis medication adherence after a national education program. The proportion of patients who were adherent to treatment increased following the program. INTRODUCTION The NPS MedicineWise osteoporosis program, implemented nationally in 2015-2016 in Australia, sought to improve adherence to osteoporosis medicines using evidence-based multifaceted large-scale educational interventions targeting general practitioners. METHODS We undertook a retrospective, observational study using ITS analysis from 1 December 2011 to 31 December 2019 using a 10% sample of Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) dispensing data for 71,093 patients ≥ 45 years. The adherence measure was the percentage of patients with a proportion of days covered (PDC) ≥ 80%. RESULTS The program significantly increased adherence to osteoporosis medicines. After 12 months, the estimated adherence rate with the program was 48.4% (95% CI, 47.4-49.4%). Without the program, adherence would have fallen to 43.5% (95% CI, 42.5-44.5%). There was a further increase in adherence by the end of the study period (44 months after the program). Among patients prescribed denosumab only, despite a significant increase in adherence following the program, adherence rates were overall sub-optimal (65.0% 12 months following the program). CONCLUSIONS The NPS MedicineWise osteoporosis program significantly increased osteoporosis medicine adherence. The program changed primary care prescriber behavior and improved treatment adherence. However, some patients had a period of treatment discontinuation, placing them at increased risk of fracture. A focused program emphasizing the importance of long-term adherence with denosumab (including switching to bisphosphonates if treatment is discontinued) may be warranted to further improve the quality use of osteoporosis treatment in Australia.
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- Thu Vuong
- NPS MedicineWise, Level 7, 418A Elizabeth Street, Surry Hills, NSW, 2010, Australia.
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- NPS MedicineWise, Level 7, 418A Elizabeth Street, Surry Hills, NSW, 2010, Australia
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- NPS MedicineWise, Level 7, 418A Elizabeth Street, Surry Hills, NSW, 2010, Australia
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- NPS MedicineWise, Level 7, 418A Elizabeth Street, Surry Hills, NSW, 2010, Australia
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- NPS MedicineWise, Level 7, 418A Elizabeth Street, Surry Hills, NSW, 2010, Australia
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- NPS MedicineWise, Level 7, 418A Elizabeth Street, Surry Hills, NSW, 2010, Australia
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Lee CC, Fu SH, Chen HM, Lin JW, Hsu CC, Lin SC, Hwang JS, Yang RS, Wu CH, Wang CY. The real-world adherence of the first-line anti-osteoporosis medications in Taiwan: Visualize the gap between reality and expectations. J Formos Med Assoc 2023; 122 Suppl 1:S55-S64. [PMID: 37302970 DOI: 10.1016/j.jfma.2023.05.022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/30/2022] [Revised: 04/06/2023] [Accepted: 05/21/2023] [Indexed: 06/13/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Adherence to anti-osteoporosis medications (AOMs) is crucial. National Health Insurance (NHI) in Taiwan has its own rules of reimbursement rule for AOMs. The midterm adherence remained inconclusive. Here we investigated the adherence according to the initially used AOMs, for three consecutive years. METHODS The nationwide cohort study from 2008 to 2018, based on Taiwan's National Health Insurance Research Database, included 336,229 patients. Their adherence, indicated by medication possession ratio (MPR), to the initial AOMs was investigated yearly for three consecutive years. The overall MPRs (OMPR), including the switched AOMs, were also calculated in the first year. The Sankey diagram further visualized the patient flows toward different adherence according to the initial AOMs. RESULTS The OMPR in the first year improved if the patients used AOMs with longer dosing intervals. 100%, 68.9%, 40.7%, and 34.0% of the patients started the treatment with zoledronate, denosumab, alendronate, and raloxifene, respectively, had OMPR ≥75% in the first year. In the 3rd year, only 20.89%, 24.13%, and 12.83% of the patients continuously treated with zoledronate, denosumab, and alendronate, respectively, had MPR ≥75%. From the Sankey diagram, we also observed that patients who had poor adherence at one year were inclined to have poor adherence or discontinue antiosteoporosis treatment in the next year. CONCLUSION The initial AOMs and the observed adherence may provide clues for optimizing patient treatment. The real-world adherence in Taiwan was far from satisfactory in our study.
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- Chia-Che Lee
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, National Taiwan University Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan; Graduate Institute of Biomedical Electronics and Bioinformatics, National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, National Taiwan University Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan; Department of Orthopedics, National Taiwan University Hospital Yunlin Branch, Yunlin, Taiwan; Department of Public Health, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan
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- Health Data Research Center, National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Medicine, College of Medicine, National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan; Department of Internal Medicine, National Taiwan University Hospital Yunlin Branch, Douliu, Yunlin County, Taiwan
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- Institute of Population Health Sciences, National Health Research Institutes, Miaoli County, Taiwan; National Center for Geriatrics and Welfare Research, National Health Research Institutes, Yunlin County, Taiwan
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Chung Shan Medical University Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan
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- Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Department of Internal Medicine, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan, Taiwan
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, National Taiwan University Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan; Department of Orthopaedics, College of Medicine, National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Institute of Gerontology, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan; Department of Family Medicine, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan; Department of Family Medicine, National Cheng Kung University Hospital, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan.
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- National Center for Geriatrics and Welfare Research, National Health Research Institutes, Yunlin County, Taiwan; Department of Pharmacy, National Taiwan University Hospital Yunlin Branch, Yunlin, Taiwan.
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Wu X, Tang F, Li H, Chen C, Zhang H, Liu X, Lai H, Li Q, Deng L, Ye Z. Development and validation of a nomogram model for medication non-adherence in patients with chronic kidney disease. J Psychosom Res 2023; 171:111385. [PMID: 37301180 DOI: 10.1016/j.jpsychores.2023.111385] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/07/2023] [Revised: 05/17/2023] [Accepted: 05/19/2023] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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OBJECTIVE The high prevalence of medication non-adherence in patients with chronic kidney disease places a tremendous burden on healthcare resources. The study was designed to develop and validate a nomogram model of medication non-adherence in patients with chronic kidney disease in China. METHODS A multicenter cross-sectional study was conducted. 1206 chronic kidney disease patients were consecutively enrolled from Be Resilient to Chronic Kidney Disease (registration number: ChiCTR2200062288) between September 2021 and October 2022 in four tertiary hospitals in China. The Chinese version of four-item Morisky Medication Adherence Scale was used to assess the medication adherence of the patients and associated factors consisted of socio-demographic information, self-designed medication knowledge questionnaire, the 10-item Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale, the Beliefs about Medicine questionnaire, the Acceptance Illness Scale, and the Family Adaptation Partnership Growth and Resolve Index. Least Absolute Shrinkage and Selection Operator regression was performed to select significant factors. Concordance index, Hosmer-Lemeshow test and decision curve analysis were estimated. RESULTS The prevalence of medication non-adherence was 63.8%. Area under the curves ranged from 0.72 to 0.96 in internal and external validation sets. The predicted probabilities of the model were consistent with those of the actual observations by Hosmer-Lemeshow test (all P > .05). The final model included educational level, occupational status, duration of chronic kidney disease, medication beliefs (perceptions of the need to take medications and concerns about adverse effects), and illness acceptance (adaptation and acceptance of the disease). CONCLUSIONS There is a high prevalence of medication non-adherence among Chinese patients with chronic kidney disease. A nomogram model based on five factors has been successfully developed and validated and could be incorporated into long-term medication management.
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- Xiaona Wu
- School of Nursing, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China
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- Chronic Disease Management Center, Guangdong Provincial Hospital of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Nephrology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Nephrology, Foshan Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Foshan, China
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- Department of Rheumatology and Immunology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Shaoyang University, Shanoyang, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Puning People's Hospital, Puning, China
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- Department of Pulmonology, Foshan Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Foshan, China
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- Department of Nephrology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China
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- Nursing Department, Guangdong Provincial Hospital of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China.
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- School of Nursing, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China.
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Beall RF, Leung AA, Quinn AE, Salmon C, Scory TD, Bresee LC, Ronksley PE. Laboratory testing and antihypertensive medication adherence following initial treatment of incident, uncomplicated hypertension: A real-world data analysis. J Clin Hypertens (Greenwich) 2022; 24:1316-1326. [PMID: 36125169 DOI: 10.1111/jch.14567] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/09/2022] [Revised: 08/05/2022] [Accepted: 08/12/2022] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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In this study on medication adherence among newly diagnosed patients with uncomplicated, incident hypertension, we conducted a retrospective cohort study using available administrative and laboratory data from April 1, 2012 to March 31, 2017 in Alberta, Canada to understand the extent to which baseline laboratory assessment and/or subsequent follow-up was associated with persistence with antihypertensive therapy. We determined the frequency of baseline and follow-up testing and compared the rates of medication persistence by patient-, neighbourhood-, and treatment-related factors. Of 103 232 patients with newly diagnosed, uncomplicated hypertension who filled their first prescription within our study timeframe, 52.5% were non-persistent within 6 months. Persistent patients were more often female and residing in neighbourhoods with higher social status (with exception to rurality). Aside from older age, the strongest predictor of persistence was performance of laboratory testing related to hypertension with an apparent effect in which higher levels of medication persistence were seen with more frequent laboratory testing. We concluded that medication persistence was far from optimal, dropping off considerably after 6 months for more than half of patients. Medication persistence is a substantial barrier to realizing the full societal benefits of antihypertensive treatment. Ongoing follow up with patients, including laboratory testing, may be a critical component of better long term treatment persistence.
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- Reed F Beall
- Department of Community Health Sciences, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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- Department of Community Health Sciences, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada.,Department of Medicine, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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- Department of Medicine, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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- Department of Community Health Sciences, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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- Department of Medicine, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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- Department of Community Health Sciences, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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- Department of Community Health Sciences, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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van den Berg P, Sluiter E, Oosterveld MH, van Leerdam M, Langendijk P, Schweitzer DH. Single pharmacy governed denosumab home administration: optimal adherence by means of a fracture liaison service (FLS) and home care collaboration. Osteoporos Int 2022; 33:881-887. [PMID: 34775527 DOI: 10.1007/s00198-021-06234-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/29/2021] [Accepted: 11/05/2021] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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UNLABELLED Low adherence for denosumab (Dmab, Prolia®) is of major concern. Dutch pharmacies deliveries were calculated recently being 76.5% for a total of 3 injections. INTRODUCTION Comparing a model where the prescriber maintains responsibility for adherence (model HC1) (Dmab is purchased and dispensed by patient's own community pharmacy and administered through a home care service (HC)) or an all-in-one model where the pharmacist maintains responsibility for the adherence (Dmab is purchased, dispensed, and administered by a pharmacist's HC) (HC2). METHODS We counted the number of Dmab injections, follow-up appointments on time, Dmab administrations delayed to a maximum of 60 days, the number of Dmab discontinuations, and all causes legally traceable under EU privacy act (EDPR). RESULTS Home care started by 2014 (study closure in 2021) and included 711 Dmab injections to 256 unique patients: HC1: 536 and HC2: 175 orders. The whole group received on average 2.8 Dmab injections by consistent intervals of about 182 days. Average administration after the latest Dmab injection: 272.8 days (HC1: 362.0 and HC2: 124.0 days). Administration of a subsequent injection > 60 days occurred in 26.6% (HC1: 38.8% and HC2: 6.2%; OR = 9.49). After adjustment for no more than three Dmab injections administered per patient, it occurred in 27.3% (HC1: 51.8% and HC2 4.4%; OR = 23.34). CONCLUSION It was possible to achieve 94% adherence for Dmab injections treatment just by transferring the complete supply chain to one pharmacy-initiated home care provider after treatment initiation by either a physician or FLS health care professional.
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- P van den Berg
- Department of Orthopedics and Surgery, Fracture Liaison Service, Reinier de Graaf Gasthuis, Delft, The Netherlands.
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- Zuid-Hollandse Apotheek Service (ZHAS), The Hague, The Netherlands
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- Zuid-Hollandse Apotheek Service (ZHAS), The Hague, The Netherlands
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- Department of Hospital Pharmacy, Reinier de Graaf Gasthuis, Delft, The Netherlands
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- Department of Internal Medicine and Endocrinology, Reinier the Graaf Gasthuis, Delft, The Netherlands
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Yu KH, Chen HH, Cheng TT, Jan YJ, Weng MY, Lin YJ, Chen HA, Cheng JT, Huang KY, Li KJ, Su YJ, Leong PY, Tsai WC, Lan JL, Chen DY. Consensus recommendations on managing the selected comorbidities including cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis, and interstitial lung disease in rheumatoid arthritis. Medicine (Baltimore) 2022; 101:e28501. [PMID: 35029907 PMCID: PMC8735742 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000028501] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/29/2020] [Accepted: 12/16/2021] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Rheumatoid arthritis (RA)-related comorbidities, including cardiovascular disease (CVD), osteoporosis (OP), and interstitial lung disease (ILD), are sub-optimally managed. RA-related comorbidities affect disease control and lead to impairment in quality of life. We aimed to develop consensus recommendations for managing RA-related comorbidities. METHODS The consensus statements were formulated based on emerging evidence during a face-to-face meeting of Taiwan rheumatology experts and modified through three-round Delphi exercises. The quality of evidence and strength of recommendation of each statement were graded after a literature review, followed by voting for agreement. Through a review of English-language literature, we focused on the existing evidence of management of RA-related comorbidities. RESULTS Based on experts' consensus, eleven recommendations were developed. CVD risk should be assessed in patients at RA diagnosis, once every 5 years, and at changes in DMARDs therapy. Considering the detrimental effects of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and corticosteroids on CVD risks, we recommend using the lowest possible dose of corticosteroids and prescribing NSAIDs cautiously. The OP/fragility fracture risk assessment includes dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry and fracture risk assessment (FRAX) in RA. The FRAX-based approach with intervention threshold is a useful strategy for managing OP. RA-ILD assessment includes risk factors, pulmonary function tests, HRCT imaging and a multidisciplinary decision approach to determine RA-ILD severity. A treat-to-target strategy would limit RA-related comorbidities. CONCLUSIONS These consensus statements emphasize that adequate control of disease activity and the risk factors are needed for managing RA-related comorbidities, and may provide useful recommendations for rheumatologists on managing RA-related comorbidities.
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- Kuang-Hui Yu
- Division of Rheumatology, Allergy, and Immunology, Chang Gung University and Memorial Hospital, Taoyuan, Taiwan
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- Department of Medical Research, Taichung Veterans General Hospital, Taiwan
- Faculty of Medicine, National Yang Ming University, Taipei, Taiwan
- Department of Industrial Engineering and Enterprise Information, Tunghai University, Taichung, Taiwan
- Institute of Biomedicine Science, National Chung Hsing University, Taiwan
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- Division of Rheumatology, Allergy, and Immunology, Chang Gung University and Kaohsiung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
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- Division of Rheumatology, Allergy, and Immunology, Chang Gung University and Keelung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Keelung, Taiwan
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- Division of Allergy, Immunology, and Rheumatology, Department of Internal Medicine, National Cheng Kung University Medical College and Hospital
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- Division of Allergy, Immunology and Rheumatology, Department of Internal Medicine, Chi Mei Medical Center, Tainan, Taiwan
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- Division of Allergy, Immunology and Rheumatology, Department of Internal Medicine, Chi Mei Medical Center, Tainan, Taiwan
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- Division of Allergy, Immunology and Rheumatology, Kaohsiung Veterans General Hospital, Taiwan
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- Division of Immunology, Allergy and Rheumatology, Buddhist Tzu Chi Medical Foundation, Dalin Tzu Chi Hospital, Chiayi, Taiwan
- School of Medicine, Tzu Chi University, Hualien City, Hualien, Taiwan
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- Division of Rheumatology and Immunology, Department of Internal Medicine, National Taiwan University Hospital
- College of Medicine, National Taiwan University Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Medical Research, Taichung Veterans General Hospital, Taiwan
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- Division of Allergy, Immunology and Rheumatology, Chung Shan Medical University Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan
- Institute of Medicine, Chung Shan Medical University Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan
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- Division of Rheumatology and Immunology, Kaohsiung Medical University Hospital, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
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- Rheumatology and Immunology Center, China Medical University Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan
- College of Medicine, China Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan
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- Institute of Medicine, Chung Shan Medical University Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan
- Rheumatology and Immunology Center, China Medical University Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan
- College of Medicine, China Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan
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Cornelissen D, Boonen A, Evers S, van den Bergh JP, Bours S, Wyers CE, van Kuijk S, van Oostwaard M, van der Weijden T, Hiligsmann M. Improvement of osteoporosis Care Organized by Nurses: ICON study - Protocol of a quasi-experimental study to assess the (cost)-effectiveness of combining a decision aid with motivational interviewing for improving medication persistence in patients with a recent fracture being treated at the fracture liaison service. BMC Musculoskelet Disord 2021; 22:913. [PMID: 34715838 PMCID: PMC8555732 DOI: 10.1186/s12891-021-04743-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/22/2021] [Accepted: 09/28/2021] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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Background Given the health and economic burden of fractures related to osteoporosis, suboptimal adherence to medication and the increasing importance of shared-decision making, the Improvement of osteoporosis Care Organized by Nurses (ICON) study was designed to evaluate the effectiveness, cost-effectiveness and feasibility of a multi-component adherence intervention (MCAI) for patients with an indication for treatment with anti–osteoporosis medication, following assessment at the Fracture Liaison Service after a recent fracture. The MCAI involves two consultations at the FLS. During the first consultation, a decision aid is will be used to involve patients in the decision of whether to start anti-osteoporosis medication. During the follow-up visit, the nurse inquires about, and stimulates, medication adherence using motivational interviewing techniques. Methods A quasi-experimental trial to evaluate the (cost-) effectiveness and feasibility of an MCAI, consisting of a decision aid (DA) at the first visit, combined with nurse-led adherence support using motivational interviewing during the follow-up visit, in comparison with care as usual, in improving adherence to oral anti-osteoporosis medication for patients with a recent fracture two Dutch FLS. Medication persistence, defined as the proportion of patients who are persistent at one year assuming a refill gap < 30 days, is the primary outcome. Medication adherence, decision quality, subsequent fractures and mortality are the secondary outcomes. A lifetime cost-effectiveness analysis using a model-based economic evaluation and a process evaluation will also be conducted. A sample size of 248 patients is required to show an improvement in the primary outcome with 20%. Study follow-up is at 12 months, with measurements at baseline, after four months, and at 12 months. Discussion We expect that the ICON-study will show that the MCAI is a (cost-)effective intervention for improving persistence with anti-osteoporosis medication and that it is feasible for implementation at the FLS. Trial registration This trial has been registered in the Netherlands Trial Registry, part of the Dutch Cochrane Centre (Trial NL7236 (NTR7435)). Version 1.0; 26-11-2020.
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- Dennis Cornelissen
- Department of Health Services Research, Care and Public Health Research Institute (CAPHRI), Maastricht University, P.O. Box 616, 6200, MD, Maastricht, The Netherlands.
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Rheumatology, Maastricht University Medical Center; and Care and Public Health Research Institute (CAPHRI), Maastricht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Health Services Research, Care and Public Health Research Institute (CAPHRI), Maastricht University, P.O. Box 616, 6200, MD, Maastricht, The Netherlands.,Centre for Economic Evaluation and Machine Learning, Trimbos Institute, Netherlands Institute of Mental Health and Addiction, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Internal Medicine, VieCuri Medical Center, Venlo, The Netherlands.,Department of Internal Medicine, Nutrition and Translational Research in Metabolism (NUTRIM), Maastricht University Medical Center, Maastricht, The Netherlands.,Faculty of Medicine and Life Sciences, Hasselt University, Hasselt, Belgium
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- Department of Health Services Research, Care and Public Health Research Institute (CAPHRI), Maastricht University, P.O. Box 616, 6200, MD, Maastricht, The Netherlands.,Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Rheumatology, Maastricht University Medical Center; and Care and Public Health Research Institute (CAPHRI), Maastricht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Internal Medicine, VieCuri Medical Center, Venlo, The Netherlands.,Department of Internal Medicine, Nutrition and Translational Research in Metabolism (NUTRIM), Maastricht University Medical Center, Maastricht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Clinical Epidemiology and Medical Technology Assessment (KEMTA), Maastricht University Medical Center, Maastricht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Internal Medicine, VieCuri Medical Center, Venlo, The Netherlands.,Department of Internal Medicine, Nutrition and Translational Research in Metabolism (NUTRIM), Maastricht University Medical Center, Maastricht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Family Medicine, Care and Public Health Research Institute (CAPHRI), Maastricht University Medical Centre, Maastricht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Health Services Research, Care and Public Health Research Institute (CAPHRI), Maastricht University, P.O. Box 616, 6200, MD, Maastricht, The Netherlands
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Bone turnover markers fill a clinical need that improves comprehensive care of metabolic bone health and osteoporosis. Creating a standard process for drawing them that reduces modifiable variability improves their precision and clinical usefulness. Creating a standard process for interpreting them by applying statistical significance improves their clinical applicability. Understanding what causes them to increase and decrease can help elucidate secondary causes of osteoporosis. Monitoring them can assess patient adherence to therapy for a silent disease that will progressively become louder with an aging global population.
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- Sumeet Jain
- Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Department of Medicine, Rush University Medical Center, 1725 West Harrison Street, Suite 250, Chicago, IL 60612, USA.
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Zhao J, Zeng L, Wu M, Huang H, Liang G, Yang W, Pan J, Liu J. Efficacy of Chinese patent medicine for primary osteoporosis: A network meta-analysis. Complement Ther Clin Pract 2021; 44:101419. [PMID: 34049211 DOI: 10.1016/j.ctcp.2021.101419] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/31/2020] [Revised: 03/03/2021] [Accepted: 05/16/2021] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE Chinese patent medicines (CPMs) have gained increasing attention for the treatment of primary osteoporosis (POP), but there is a lack of high-quality evidence regarding their efficacy. We conducted a network meta-analysis that considered both direct and indirect comparisons to assess and rank the efficacy and safety of CPMs for POP. METHODS Seven electronic databases were searched from their inception to May 2020. A random effects model was applied within a frequentist framework. RESULTS Thirty-eight studies with 16 kinds of medicines (13 CPMs, 3 Western medicines) and 3,941 patients were included in this study. This study showed that Jintiange capsule was the most efficacious for increasing the L2-L4 average bone mineral density (BMD) and that Zuogui Wan was the most efficacious for increasing the femoral neck BMD. Compared with calcium, Gusongjiangu Wan (RR = 10.04, 95% CI 1.36-74.32, p = 0.008), Gushukang granules (RR = 12.63, 95% CI 2.02-78.99, p = 0.015) and Xianling Gubao capsule (RR = 6.06, 95% CI 1.38-26.65, p = 0.0003) had fewer adverse reactions. CONCLUSION In the treatment of POP, Jintiange capsule and Zuogui Wan are effective CPMs for improving the BMD of the lumbar spine and femoral neck, respectively.
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- Jinlong Zhao
- The Second School of Clinical Medical Sciences, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, 510405, China; The Research Team on Bone and Joint Degeneration and Injury, Guangdong Provincial Academy of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, 510120, China.
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- The Second School of Clinical Medical Sciences, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, 510405, China; The Research Team on Bone and Joint Degeneration and Injury, Guangdong Provincial Academy of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, 510120, China.
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- The Second School of Clinical Medical Sciences, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, 510405, China; The Research Team on Bone and Joint Degeneration and Injury, Guangdong Provincial Academy of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, 510120, China.
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- The Second Affiliated Hospital, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine (Guangdong Province Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine), Guangzhou, 510120, China; The Research Team on Bone and Joint Degeneration and Injury, Guangdong Provincial Academy of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, 510120, China.
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- The Second Affiliated Hospital, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine (Guangdong Province Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine), Guangzhou, 510120, China; The Research Team on Bone and Joint Degeneration and Injury, Guangdong Provincial Academy of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, 510120, China.
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- The Second Affiliated Hospital, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine (Guangdong Province Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine), Guangzhou, 510120, China; The Research Team on Bone and Joint Degeneration and Injury, Guangdong Provincial Academy of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, 510120, China.
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- The Second Affiliated Hospital, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine (Guangdong Province Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine), Guangzhou, 510120, China; The Research Team on Bone and Joint Degeneration and Injury, Guangdong Provincial Academy of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, 510120, China.
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- The Second Affiliated Hospital, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine (Guangdong Province Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine), Guangzhou, 510120, China; The Research Team on Bone and Joint Degeneration and Injury, Guangdong Provincial Academy of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, 510120, China.
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Almohaileb FI, Rasheed Z. Comparing the efficacies of bisphosphonates' therapies for osteoporosis persistence and compliance: A Systematic Review. Curr Mol Med 2021; 22:274-284. [PMID: 33855941 DOI: 10.2174/1566524021666210414100227] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/16/2020] [Revised: 02/10/2021] [Accepted: 02/18/2021] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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OBJECTIVES Osteoporosis is the most prevalent metabolic bone disorder worldwide. This review was undertaken to compare the efficacies of bisphosphonates therapies for patient persistence and compliance for the treatment of osteoporosis. METHODS A systematic review was performed in accordance with the available reporting items. MEDLINE and Cochrane library databases were applied for literature searched up to January 2020. All major studies such as prospective, retrospective and reviews articles that examined patient persistence or compliance to bisphosphonates for osteoporosis were included. RESULTS Literature search found 656 relevant published reports, out of which 87 were included. The 10,712,176 osteoporotic patients were studied for patient persistence and 5,875,718 patients were studied for patient compliances. Analysis of all studied bisphosphonates showed almost similar patterns for patient persistence rates as it was decreased over the time following initial prescription but persistence length was found to be significantly high for alendronate therapy as compared to the other studied bisphosphonates (p<0.001), whereas the length of persistence of all other bisphosphonates (other than alendronate) were almost same (p>0.05). Analysis of patient compliances with etidronate therapy showed the highest percent medication possession ratio (MRP) at 12 months, followed by the MRPs of ibandronate, alendronate, risedronate, and clodronate. CONCLUSIONS This is the first systematic review that shows the comparison of the efficiencies of bisphosphonates for patient persistence and compliance for the treatment of osteoporosis. The data showed that the length of patient persistence was highest for alendronate therapy, whereas patient compliance was highest for etidronate therapy for the treatment of osteoporosis.
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- Faisal I Almohaileb
- Department of Family and Community Medicine, College of Medicine, Qassim University, Buraidah, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Medical Biochemistry, College of Medicine, Qassim University, Buraidah, Saudi Arabia
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW This review outlines the scope of the problem in osteoporosis care and secondary fracture prevention and describes fracture prevention strategies, with a focus on the frail elderly. RECENT FINDINGS Despite heightened awareness among patients and clinicians alike and the availability of efficacious anti-osteoporosis medications, osteoporosis is still underdiagnosed and undertreated. However, the introduction of systematic risk assessment and secondary fracture prevention programmes has gained momentum, and evidence of success is accumulating. We possess today the knowledge required to close the osteoporosis care gap. The basic components in a secondary prevention model are similar in all health care settings, number one being a dedicated fracture coordinator, with anti-osteoporosis medications and multifaceted falls prevention as cornerstones, particularly in the frailest, both in the near and long-term. Initiation of structured care pathways including the key elements - identification, investigation, intervention and follow-up of adherence - demonstrably reduces re-fracture rates and is cost-effective.
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- Kristina E. Åkesson
- Department of Clinical Sciences Malmö, Lund University, Lund, Sweden
- Department of Orthopaedics, Skåne University Hospital, 205 02, Malmö, Sweden
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- Department of Clinical Sciences Malmö, Lund University, Lund, Sweden
- Department of Orthopaedics, Skåne University Hospital, 205 02, Malmö, Sweden
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Wilton-Clark MS, Feasel AL, Kline GA, Billington EO. Autonomy begets adherence: decisions to start and persist with osteoporosis treatment after group medical consultation. Arch Osteoporos 2020; 15:138. [PMID: 32888079 DOI: 10.1007/s11657-020-00809-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/16/2020] [Accepted: 08/17/2020] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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UNLABELLED Many individuals prescribed osteoporosis pharmacotherapy either do not start or do not persist with treatment. In this study, women who attended a group medical visit at an osteoporosis center which involved fracture risk assessment and focused on autonomous decision-making made treatment decisions with high confidence. Those who started pharmacotherapy were highly persistent. PURPOSE Adherence and persistence with osteoporosis pharmacotherapy is low, possibly reflecting lack of confidence in physicians' treatment recommendations. We evaluated treatment decisions, decisional confidence, and 12-month treatment adherence among women who attended a group bone health consultation that fostered autonomous decision-making. METHODS We prospectively assessed postmenopausal women referred to an osteoporosis clinic who chose to attend a group medical visit in lieu of one-on-one consultation. The group visit was facilitated by a specialist physician and nurse, involving estimation of 10-year major osteoporotic fracture risk (using FRAX®) and extensive education regarding fracture consequences and potential advantages and disadvantages of pharmacotherapy. No direct advice was given by the specialist. Post-consult, participants made an autonomous decision regarding treatment intent and followed up with their family physician to enact their chosen plan. Intentions to initiate pharmacotherapy were assessed immediately post-consult. Treatment status and decisional confidence were evaluated 3 and 12 months later. Three-month treatment status was considered to reflect final treatment decision. Persistence was defined as proportion of participants on treatment at 3 months who remained treated at 12 months. RESULTS One hundred one women (mean (SD) age, 62.7 years (5.8); median (IQR) FRAX®, 10.7% (8.3-17.6)) participated. Immediately post-consult, 27 (26.7%) intended to initiate treatment. At 3 months, 23 (22.8%) were treated, and at 12 months, 21 (91.3%) remained persistent. Of 89 questionnaire respondents at 12 months, 85 (95.5%) reported confidence in their treatment decision. CONCLUSION When postmenopausal women are provided with individualized fracture risk estimates and enabled to make autonomous decisions regarding pharmacotherapy, ultimate decisions to receive treatment are made with confidence and result in high persistence at 12 months.
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- Madeline S Wilton-Clark
- Undergraduate Medical Education, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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- Dr. David Hanley Osteoporosis Centre, Alberta Health Services, Calgary, Alberta, Canada.,Richmond Road Diagnostic and Treatment Centre, 1820 Richmond Road SW, Calgary, Alberta, T2T 5C7, Canada
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- Dr. David Hanley Osteoporosis Centre, Alberta Health Services, Calgary, Alberta, Canada.,Richmond Road Diagnostic and Treatment Centre, 1820 Richmond Road SW, Calgary, Alberta, T2T 5C7, Canada.,Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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- Dr. David Hanley Osteoporosis Centre, Alberta Health Services, Calgary, Alberta, Canada. .,Richmond Road Diagnostic and Treatment Centre, 1820 Richmond Road SW, Calgary, Alberta, T2T 5C7, Canada. .,Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
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Cornelissen D, de Kunder S, Si L, Reginster JY, Evers S, Boonen A, Hiligsmann M. Interventions to improve adherence to anti-osteoporosis medications: an updated systematic review. Osteoporos Int 2020; 31:1645-1669. [PMID: 32358684 PMCID: PMC7423788 DOI: 10.1007/s00198-020-05378-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/08/2019] [Accepted: 03/04/2020] [Indexed: 01/25/2023]
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An earlier systematic review on interventions to improve adherence and persistence was updated. Fifteen studies investigating the effectiveness of patient education, drug regimen, monitoring and supervision, and interdisciplinary collaboration as a single or multi-component intervention were appraised. Multicomponent interventions with active patient involvement were more effective. INTRODUCTION This study was conducted to update a systematic literature review on interventions to improve adherence to anti-osteoporosis medications. METHODS A systematic literature review was carried out in Medline (using PubMed), Embase (using Ovid), Cochrane Library, Current Controlled Trials, ClinicalTrials.gov , NHS Centre for Review and Dissemination, CINHAL, and PsycINFO to search for original studies that assessed interventions to improve adherence (comprising initiation, implementation, and discontinuation) and persistence to anti-osteoporosis medications among patients with osteoporosis, published between July 2012 and December 2018. Quality of included studies was assessed. RESULTS Of 585 studies initially identified, 15 studies fulfilled the inclusion criteria of which 12 were randomized controlled trials. Interventions were classified as (1) patient education (n = 9), (2) drug regimen (n = 3), (3) monitoring and supervision (n = 2), and (4) interdisciplinary collaboration (n = 1). In most subtypes of interventions, mixed results on adherence (and persistence) were found. Multicomponent interventions based on patient education and counseling were the most effective interventions when aiming to increase adherence and/or persistence to osteoporosis medications. CONCLUSION This updated review suggests that patient education, monitoring and supervision, change in drug regimen, and interdisciplinary collaboration have mixed results on medication adherence and persistence, with more positive effects for multicomponent interventions with active patient involvement. Compared with the previous review, a shift towards more patient involvement, counseling and shared decision-making, was seen, suggesting that individualized solutions, based on collaboration between the patient and the healthcare provider, are needed to improve adherence and persistence to osteoporosis medications.
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- D Cornelissen
- Department of Health Services Research, CAPHRI Care and Public Health Research Institute, Maastricht University, P.O. Box 616, Room 0.038, 6200, Maastricht, MD, Netherlands.
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- Department of Primary and Community Care, Center for Family Medicine, Geriatric Care and Public Health, Radboud University Medical Center, Nijmegen, Netherlands
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- The George Institute for Global Health, UNSW Sydney, Kensington, Australia
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- WHO Collaborating Center for Public Health Aspects of Musculoskeletal Health and Ageing, Department of Public Health, Epidemiology and Health Economics, University of Liège, Liège, Belgium
- Biomarkers of Chronic Diseases, Biochemistry Department, College of Science, King Saud University, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Health Services Research, CAPHRI Care and Public Health Research Institute, Maastricht University, P.O. Box 616, Room 0.038, 6200, Maastricht, MD, Netherlands
- Centre for economic evaluation, Trimbos Institute, Netherlands Institute of Mental Health and Addiction, Utrecht, Netherlands
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- Department of Health Services Research, CAPHRI Care and Public Health Research Institute, Maastricht University, P.O. Box 616, Room 0.038, 6200, Maastricht, MD, Netherlands
- Department of Internal Medicine, Rheumatology, Maastricht University Medical Centre and CAPHRI, Maastricht University, Maastricht, Netherlands
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- Department of Health Services Research, CAPHRI Care and Public Health Research Institute, Maastricht University, P.O. Box 616, Room 0.038, 6200, Maastricht, MD, Netherlands
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Raterman HG, Bultink IE, Lems WF. Osteoporosis in patients with rheumatoid arthritis: an update in epidemiology, pathogenesis, and fracture prevention. Expert Opin Pharmacother 2020; 21:1725-1737. [PMID: 32605401 DOI: 10.1080/14656566.2020.1787381] [Citation(s) in RCA: 41] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic disabling disease characterized by a symmetrical articular involvement due to ongoing joint inflammation, if left insufficiently treated. Local and generalized bone loss is one of the main extra-articular complications of RA and leads to an increased risk for fragility fractures, which further impair functional ability, quality of life, and life expectancy. Therefore, there is an urgent need for good fracture risk management in the vulnerable RA patient. AREAS COVERED The authors review: the epidemiology and pathophysiology (i.e. risk factors) of osteoporosis (OP), fracture, and vertebral fracture risk assessment, the effects of anti-rheumatic drugs on bone loss, pharmacological treatment of OP in RA including both bisphosphonates (BP) and newer drugs including anti-resorptives and osteoanabolic treatment options. EXPERT OPINION Patients with active RA have elevated bone resorption and local bone loss. Moreover, these patients are at increased risk for generalized bone loss, vertebral and non-vertebral fractures. Since general risk factors (such as low BMI, fall risk) and RA-related factors play a role, optimal fracture prevention in RA patients is based on optimal diagnostics based on both of these factors, and on the use of adequate non-medical and medical treatment options.
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- Hennie G Raterman
- Department of Rheumatology, North West Clinics , Alkmaar, The Netherlands
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- Department of Rheumatology, Amsterdam UMC, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Amsterdam Rheumatology and Immunology Center , Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Rheumatology, Amsterdam UMC, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Amsterdam Rheumatology and Immunology Center , Amsterdam, The Netherlands.,Department of Rheumatology, Amsterdam Rheumatology and Immunology Center , Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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Fontalis A, Eastell R. The challenge of long-term adherence: The role of bone turnover markers in monitoring bisphosphonate treatment of osteoporosis. Bone 2020; 136:115336. [PMID: 32234415 DOI: 10.1016/j.bone.2020.115336] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/02/2020] [Revised: 03/26/2020] [Accepted: 03/26/2020] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
Abstract
Oral Bisphosphonates (BPs) are the mainstay of osteoporotic treatment, however long-term adherence remains a challenge, primarily owing to the chronic character of the disease and the regimen complexity. Poor compliance has been shown to have a clear link to fracture risk. The role of bone turnover markers (BTMs) as a tool to ascertain adherence and response to therapy is supported by their rapid response to treatment; a decrease in values is witnessed within days or weeks of commencing treatment. A greater reduction of serum CTX and NTX is evidenced with alendronate and ibandronate compared to risedronate. A change in bone formation BTMs appears to be related to vertebral fracture risk reduction, whereas no significant relationship is evident for hip and non-vertebral fractures. The utility of BTMs as an adjunct for monitoring withdrawal of treatment with oral BP has also been suggested. Finally, studies evaluating BTMs as an intervention, failed to demonstrate any effect on adherence. This review explores the challenge of long-term adherence with bisphosphonates and provides an analytic framework with respect to the role of BTMs in monitoring bisphosphonate treatment, adherence and the offset of treatment effect.
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- Andreas Fontalis
- Academic Unit of Bone Metabolism, University of Sheffield, Sheffield, UK.
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- Academic Unit of Bone Metabolism, University of Sheffield, Sheffield, UK
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Retrospective evaluation of persistence in osteoporosis therapy with oral bisphosphonates in Italy: the TOBI study. Aging Clin Exp Res 2019; 31:1541-1547. [PMID: 31030419 DOI: 10.1007/s40520-019-01205-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/19/2018] [Accepted: 04/12/2019] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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The patients' persistence with osteoporosis treatments is low. This retrospective, multicenter survey showed that almost 30% of osteoporotic patients discontinued the treatment within the first 6 months and that those taking drinkable bisphosphonates were less likely to interrupt the therapy; instead, the use of generic bisphosphonates was associated to a more precocious interruption. PURPOSE Low persistence with osteoporosis medications is associated with higher fracture risk. This study aimed to assess the persistence to treatment with oral bisphosphonates among Italian osteoporotic patients under treatment for at least 6 months and to evaluate whether the different oral formulations of bisphosphonates may influence the interruption of the therapy. METHODS 723 consecutive osteoporotic patients, aged 50 years or over, referred as outpatients for a follow-up visit after receiving a prescription of an oral bisphosphonate for the first time for at least 6 months were enrolled in this retrospective, multicenter survey carried out under conditions of usual clinical practice. All the patients enrolled were submitted to a standardized interview. RESULTS 191 patients turned out to have discontinued treatment (28.7%), the more common causes for interruption being the adverse events (43.9%), fear of adverse events (23.3%) and perceived absence of efficacy of the treatment (15.8%). The osteoporotic patients taking drinkable bisphosphonate or on treatment with aromatase inhibitors or under the age of 70 years were less likely to interrupt the treatment. However, these associations were no longer significant when the pharmaceutical formulation (generic vs branded) was included into the multivariate logistic regression model. CONCLUSION This study suggests that the new drinkable formulations of bisphosphonates could be an interesting option able to reduce upper GI adverse events, thus increasing persistence; whereas the generic formulations of bisphosphonates were associated to a premature discontinuation.
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van Maren MA, Wyers CE, Driessen JHM, Visser JV, de Vries F, van de Wijdeven K, Gevers S, Lems WF, Emmelot-Vonk MH, van den Bergh JPW. Two-year persistence with teriparatide improved significantly after introduction of an educational and motivational support program. Osteoporos Int 2019; 30:1837-1844. [PMID: 31321446 PMCID: PMC6717185 DOI: 10.1007/s00198-019-05052-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/27/2018] [Accepted: 06/06/2019] [Indexed: 11/01/2022]
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UNLABELLED This study evaluated the 2-year persistence with teriparatide in the Netherlands. Analyses showed that the risk of non-persistence was 28% lower in patients who were followed according to an additional educational and motivational support program. INTRODUCTION Until recently, teriparatide (TPTD) was a third-line treatment option for severe osteoporosis in the Netherlands, which could only be prescribed by medical specialists based on a specific medical statement. We aimed to determine whether an educational and motivational support program (EMSP) increased 2-year treatment persistence with TPTD in patients with severe osteoporosis. METHODS We evaluated persistence in 1573 Dutch patients treated with TPTD from January 2013 until January 2018. From January 2013 onwards, all patients received a basic support program (BSP) consisting of an educational home visit to initiate TPTD treatment and phone calls (at 1, 2.5 and 8 weeks). Since May 2015, all patients received the EMSP consisting of the BSP extended with evaluation of medication adherence during phone calls, an additional phone call (at 12 months), and motivational letters at 9 and 14 months. RESULTS The EMSP showed a statistically significantly higher 2-year persistence (78%) with TPTD as compared with the BSP (72%). Reasons for treatment discontinuation were comparable between groups, except for the proportion of patients who had stopped TPTD administration due to side effects, which was significantly lower in the EMSP group (8% vs. 15% in BSP, p < 0.001). Overall, the risk of non-persistence was 28% lower in the EMSP compared with the BSP group (HR: 0.72; 95% CI: 0.55-0.93). CONCLUSION The introduction of the EMSP has demonstrated to improve the persistence with TPTD, resulting in 78% of the patients being persistent with TPTD during the 2-year treatment period.
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- M A van Maren
- Department of Internal Medicine, VieCuri Medical Center, Tegelseweg 210, 5912 BL, Venlo, the Netherlands
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- Department of Internal Medicine, VieCuri Medical Center, Tegelseweg 210, 5912 BL, Venlo, the Netherlands
- Department of Internal Medicine, Maastricht University, Maastricht, the Netherlands
- NUTRIM School for Nutrition and Translational Research in Metabolism, Maastricht University, Maastricht, the Netherlands
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- NUTRIM School for Nutrition and Translational Research in Metabolism, Maastricht University, Maastricht, the Netherlands
- Division of Pharmacoepidemiology and Clinical Epidemiology, Utrecht Institute for Pharmaceutical Sciences, Utrecht University, Utrecht, the Netherlands
- Department of Clinical Pharmacy and Toxicology, Maastricht University Medical Center (Maastricht UMC+), Maastricht, the Netherlands
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- Division of Pharmacoepidemiology and Clinical Epidemiology, Utrecht Institute for Pharmaceutical Sciences, Utrecht University, Utrecht, the Netherlands
- Department of Clinical Pharmacy and Toxicology, Maastricht University Medical Center (Maastricht UMC+), Maastricht, the Netherlands
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- ApotheekZorg, Bladel, the Netherlands
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- Location VU Medical Center, Department of Rheumatology and Immunology, Amsterdam University Medical Center, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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- Department of Geriatric Medicine, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, the Netherlands
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- Department of Internal Medicine, VieCuri Medical Center, Tegelseweg 210, 5912 BL, Venlo, the Netherlands.
- Department of Internal Medicine, Maastricht University, Maastricht, the Netherlands.
- NUTRIM School for Nutrition and Translational Research in Metabolism, Maastricht University, Maastricht, the Netherlands.
- Biomedical Research Institute, Hasselt University, Diepenbeek, Belgium.
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García-Sempere A, Hurtado I, Sanfélix-Genovés J, Rodríguez-Bernal C, Peiró S, Sanfélix-Gimeno G. Improving the accuracy of medication adherence measures using linked prescription and dispensation data: findings from the ESOSVAL cohort of patients treated with osteoporosis drugs. Curr Med Res Opin 2019; 35:1535-1544. [PMID: 30924690 DOI: 10.1080/03007995.2019.1601944] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/27/2023]
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Objective: We compare estimates of proportion of days covered (PDC) based on dispensation-only data versus linked prescription and dispensation information, and we analyse their differences in a real-world cohort of patients with osteoporosis.Methods: Prospective cohort study. We compared four alternative measures of PDC, using dispensation-only data: a) with a fixed assessment interval; b) censoring the assessment interval at the moment of the last refill; and using linked prescription and dispensation data: c) considering a minimum prescription gap of three months to interpret interruption by the physician; and d) considering any prescription gap.Results: The mean PDC at 12 months for new users was 63.1% using dispensation-only data and a fixed interval, 86.0% using dispensation-only data and a last-refill interval, 81% using linked dispensation and prescription data and censoring any period without prescription, and 78.3% when using linked prescription and dispensation data and censoring periods of at least 3 months. For experienced users, the figures were 80.0%, 88.9%, 83% and 81%, respectively. Overall, dispensation-based measures presented issues of patient misclassification.Conclusions: Linked prescription and dispensation data allows for more precise PDC estimates than dispensation-only data, as both primary non-adherence and early non-adherence periods, and fully non-adherent patients, are all identified and accounted for.
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- Aníbal García-Sempere
- Health Services Research Unit, Fundación para el Fomento de la Investigación Sanitaria y Biomédica de la Comunidad Valenciana (FISABIO), Valencia, Spain
- Spanish Network for Health Services Research in Chronic Care - Red de Investigación en Servicios de Salud en Enfermedades Crónicas (REDISSEC), Madrid, Spain
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- Health Services Research Unit, Fundación para el Fomento de la Investigación Sanitaria y Biomédica de la Comunidad Valenciana (FISABIO), Valencia, Spain
- Spanish Network for Health Services Research in Chronic Care - Red de Investigación en Servicios de Salud en Enfermedades Crónicas (REDISSEC), Madrid, Spain
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- Health Services Research Unit, Fundación para el Fomento de la Investigación Sanitaria y Biomédica de la Comunidad Valenciana (FISABIO), Valencia, Spain
- Spanish Network for Health Services Research in Chronic Care - Red de Investigación en Servicios de Salud en Enfermedades Crónicas (REDISSEC), Madrid, Spain
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- Health Services Research Unit, Fundación para el Fomento de la Investigación Sanitaria y Biomédica de la Comunidad Valenciana (FISABIO), Valencia, Spain
- Spanish Network for Health Services Research in Chronic Care - Red de Investigación en Servicios de Salud en Enfermedades Crónicas (REDISSEC), Madrid, Spain
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- Health Services Research Unit, Fundación para el Fomento de la Investigación Sanitaria y Biomédica de la Comunidad Valenciana (FISABIO), Valencia, Spain
- Spanish Network for Health Services Research in Chronic Care - Red de Investigación en Servicios de Salud en Enfermedades Crónicas (REDISSEC), Madrid, Spain
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The role of the Fracture Liaison Service (FLS) in subsequent fracture prevention in the extreme elderly. Aging Clin Exp Res 2019; 31:1105-1111. [PMID: 30311093 DOI: 10.1007/s40520-018-1054-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/03/2018] [Accepted: 10/05/2018] [Indexed: 10/28/2022]
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BACKGROUND Several guidelines recommend a bone and fall-related osteoporosis risk assessment in all patients with fracture and age > 50 years. In practice, however, there is no consensus whether screening > 85 years is useful. AIM To evaluate the subsequent fracture risk in all patient > 85 years, comparing the two populations of Fracture Liaison Service (FLS) attenders and non-attenders. METHODS All patients > 85 years that presented at the FLS with a non-vertebral fracture were included in the study during a 5-year period (September 2004 and December 2009). Excluded were pathologic fractures, death < 30 days, or patients on osteoporosis treatment. in patients that attended the FLS, assessment of bone mineral density and fall-risk factors were screened. In both the attenders and non-attenders groups, mortality and subsequent fracture rates were scored during a follow-up of 2 years. RESULTS 282 patients fulfilled inclusion criteria for screening, of which 160 (57%) patients did not attend the FLS. 122 patients were screened for osteoporosis and fall-related risk of whom 72 were diagnosed with osteoporosis. Subsequent fracture risk in both groups was 19%. Medical treatment was started in 51 patients, of which 15 patients developed a subsequent fracture. Cox-regression analysis indicated a significantly lower mortality rate, but not a diminished subsequent fracture rate in the FLS screened population compared to the non-attenders. CONCLUSION The advantage of a FLS in reducing subsequent fracture risk in patients > 85 years seems to be limited. In practice a large proportion of these patients are not screened.
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Fatoye F, Smith P, Gebrye T, Yeowell G. Real-world persistence and adherence with oral bisphosphonates for osteoporosis: a systematic review. BMJ Open 2019; 9:e027049. [PMID: 30987990 PMCID: PMC6500256 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2018-027049] [Citation(s) in RCA: 85] [Impact Index Per Article: 17.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES This study examined patient adherence and persistence to oral bisphosphonates for the treatment of osteoporosis in real-world settings. METHODS A systematic review was completed according to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses. Medical Literature Analysis and Retrieval System Online (MEDLINE), Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature (CINAHL), Allied and Complementary Medicine Database (AMED), Database of Abstracts of Reviews of Effects (DARE), Health Technology Assessment (HTA) and National Health Service Economic Evaluation Database NHS EED) databases were searched for studies published in English language up to April 2018. Prospective and retrospective observational studies that used prescription claim databases or hospital medical records to examine patient adherence and persistence to oral bisphosphonate treatment among adults with osteoporosis were included. The Newcastle-Ottawa quality assessment scale (NOS) was used to assess the quality of included studies. RESULTS The search yielded 540 published studies, of which 89 were deemed relevant and were included in this review. The mean age of patients included within the studies ranged between 53 to 80.8 years, and the follow-up varied from 3 months to 14 years. The mean persistence of oral bisphosphonates for 6 months, 1 year and 2 years ranged from 34.8% to 71.3%, 17.7% to 74.8% and 12.9% to 72.0%, respectively. The mean medication possession ratio ranged from 28.2% to 84.5%, 23% to 50%, 27.2% to 46% over 1 year, 2 years and 3 years, respectively. All studies included scored between 6 to 8 out of 9 on the NOS. The determinants of adherence and persistence to oral bisphosphonates included geographic residence, marital status, tobacco use, educational status, income, hospitalisation, medication type and dosing frequency. CONCLUSIONS While a number of studies reported high levels of persistence and adherence, the findings of this review suggest that patient persistence and adherence with oral bisphosphonates medications was poor and reduced notably over time. Overall, adherence was suboptimal. To maximise adherence and persistence to oral bisphosphonates, it is important to consider possible determinants, including characteristics of the patients.
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- F Fatoye
- Department of Health Professions, Manchester Metropolitan University, Manchester, UK
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- Department of Health Professions, Manchester Metropolitan University, Manchester, UK
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- Department of Health Professions, Manchester Metropolitan University, Manchester, UK
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- Department of Health Professions, Manchester Metropolitan University, Manchester, UK
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Okimoto N, Uemura Y, Yoshioka T, Arita S, Tsurukami H, Otomo H, Nishida S, Ogawa T, Hirao K, Ikeda S, Matsumoto H, Toten Y, Katae Y, Okazaki Y, Nakagawa T, Sakai A. Treatment with once-weekly alendronate oral jelly compared with once-weekly alendronate oral tablet for Japanese patients with primary osteoporosis: An open-label, prospective, observational study. Health Sci Rep 2019; 2:e107. [PMID: 30697599 PMCID: PMC6346986 DOI: 10.1002/hsr2.107] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/11/2018] [Revised: 11/06/2018] [Accepted: 11/07/2018] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND AND AIMS Clinical data regarding alendronate jelly are limited. We compared the efficacy and safety of once-weekly alendronate oral jelly with once-weekly alendronate tablet formulations in the context of primary osteoporosis. METHODS In this 6-month, open-label, prospective, observational study, Japanese patients aged ≥60 years with primary osteoporosis were included from 14 primary care centres in Japan. The effects of once-weekly alendronate oral jelly and tablet formulations on bone mineral density (BMD), bone turnover markers, and quality of life related to gastrointestinal symptoms were assessed at baseline and 6 months. Treatment was allocated by patient preference. This potentially confounding factor was adjusted for statistically. RESULTS In total, 170 patients were enrolled (jelly, n = 97; tablet, n = 73). Mean percent changes in radius, lumbar spine, femoral neck, and hip BMD were similar in both treatment groups at 6 months. Both formulations decreased tartrate-resistant acid phosphatase 5b (TRACP-5b) and procollagen 1 N-terminal peptide (P1NP) between baseline and 6 months (by about 50% and 60%, respectively); no significant differences in mean changes were noted in these markers between groups. At 6 months, no significant differences were noted in visual analogue scale or EuroQOL five-dimension questionnaire scores between groups. The jelly group had significantly lower scores than the tablet group in the Izumo scale domains of heartburn (-0.81, P = 0.0040), epigastralgia (-0.94, P = 0.0003), and epigastric fullness (-0.49, P = 0.044). During treatment, more patients discontinued for upper gastrointestinal symptoms in the tablet group (n = 4) than the jelly group (n = 1). CONCLUSIONS Once-weekly alendronate oral jelly 35 mg may be a suitable alternative therapeutic agent for primary osteoporosis in Japan.
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- Department of Biostatistics, Clinical Research Support CenterUniversity of Tokyo HospitalBunkyo‐kuTokyoJapan
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- Department of Orthopaedic SurgeryShimura HospitalHiroshimaJapan
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- Department of Orthopaedic SurgeryObase HospitalMiyako‐gunFukuokaJapan
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- Department of Orthopaedic SurgeryMoji Medical CenterKitakyushuJapan
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- Department of Orthopaedic SurgerySocial Insurance Nogata HospitalNogataJapan
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- Department of Orthopaedic SurgeryKaisei General HospitalSakaideJapan
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- Department of Orthopaedic SurgeryHirao ClinicHiroshimaJapan
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- Department of Orthopedic SurgeryKen‐Ai Memorial HospitalOnga‐gunFukuokaJapan
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- Department of Orthopaedic SurgeryChugoku‐Rosai HospitalKureJapan
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- Department of Orthopaedic SurgeryAkaike Kyodo ClinicTagawa‐gunFukuokaJapan
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- Department of Orthopaedic SurgeryTobata General HospitalKitakyushuJapan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, School of MedicineUniversity of Occupational and Environmental HealthKitakyushuJapan
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Yeam CT, Chia S, Tan HCC, Kwan YH, Fong W, Seng JJB. A systematic review of factors affecting medication adherence among patients with osteoporosis. Osteoporos Int 2018; 29:2623-2637. [PMID: 30417253 DOI: 10.1007/s00198-018-4759-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 111] [Impact Index Per Article: 18.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/27/2018] [Accepted: 10/30/2018] [Indexed: 01/18/2023]
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The aim of this review was to identify factors that influence patients' adherence to anti-osteoporotic therapy. Factors identified that were associated with poorer medication adherence included polypharmacy, older age, and misconceptions about osteoporosis. Physicians need to be aware of these factors so as to optimize therapeutic outcomes for patients. INTRODUCTION To identify factors that influence patients' adherence to anti-osteoporotic therapy. METHODS A systematic review of literature was performed for articles published up till January 2018 using PubMed®, PsychINFO®, Embase®, and CINAHL®. Peer-reviewed articles which examined factors associated with anti-osteoporotic medication adherence were included. Classes of anti-osteoporotic therapy included bisphosphonates, parathyroid hormone-related analogue, denosumab, selective estrogen receptor modulators, estrogen/progestin therapy, calcitonin, and strontium ranelate. Meta-analyses, case reports/series, and other systematic reviews were excluded. Identified factors were classified using the World Health Organization's five dimensions of medication adherence (condition, patient, therapy, health-system, and socio-economic domains). RESULTS Of 2404 articles reviewed, 124 relevant articles were identified. The prevalence of medication adherence ranged from 12.9 to 95.4%. Twenty-four factors with 139 sub-factors were identified. Bisphosphonates were the most well-studied class of medication (n = 59, 48%). Condition-related factors that were associated with poorer medication adherence included polypharmacy, and history of falls was associated with higher medication adherence. Patient-related factors which were associated with poorer medication adherence included older age and misconceptions about osteoporosis while therapy-related factors included higher dosing frequency and medication side effects. Health system-based factors associated with poorer medication adherence included care under different medical specialties and lack of patient education. Socio-economic-related factors associated with poorer medication adherence included current smoker and lack of medical insurance coverage. CONCLUSION This review identified factors associated with poor medication adherence among osteoporotic patients. To optimize therapeutic outcomes for patients, clinicians need to be aware of the complexity of factors affecting medication adherence.
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- C T Yeam
- Duke-NUS Medical School, 8 College Road, Singapore, 169857, Singapore
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- Duke-NUS Medical School, 8 College Road, Singapore, 169857, Singapore
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- Duke-NUS Medical School, 8 College Road, Singapore, 169857, Singapore
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- Duke-NUS Medical School, 8 College Road, Singapore, 169857, Singapore
- Program in Health Services and Systems Research, Duke-NUS Medical School, 8 College Road, Singapore, 169857, Singapore
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- Duke-NUS Medical School, 8 College Road, Singapore, 169857, Singapore
- Department of Rheumatology and Immunology, Singapore General Hospital, Outram Road, Singapore, 169608, Singapore
- Department of Medicine, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore, Singapore
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- Duke-NUS Medical School, 8 College Road, Singapore, 169857, Singapore.
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Laius O, Pisarev H, Volmer D, Kõks S, Märtson A, Maasalu K. Use of a national database as a tool to identify primary medication non-adherence: The Estonian ePrescription system. Res Social Adm Pharm 2018; 14:776-783. [DOI: 10.1016/j.sapharm.2017.10.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/02/2017] [Revised: 10/04/2017] [Accepted: 10/04/2017] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Cook M. Community clinicians' views about patient adherence to osteoporosis medication. Nurs Older People 2018; 30:26-33. [PMID: 30033709 DOI: 10.7748/nop.2018.e1033] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 04/09/2018] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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Anecdotal and research evidence suggests that poor adherence and persistence with oral bisphosphonates can result in patients being at increased risk of osteoporotic fractures. Several interventions have been researched for their effectiveness with adherence and persistence, but the most effective method of supporting patients with oral bisphosphonate medications is clinician reviews, generally identified as doctors and nurses. This service evaluation aimed to explore the knowledge and views of multidisciplinary community-based clinicians about adherence and persistence with oral bisphosphonates. The results indicated a positive attitude to a multidisciplinary approach supporting patients to take their medication as prescribed, with recommendations for future research.
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- Marie Cook
- Division of Rehabilitation and Ageing, School of Medicine, University of Nottingham, England
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van den Berg P, van Haard PMM, van der Veer E, Geusens PP, van den Bergh JP, Schweitzer DH. A dedicated Fracture Liaison Service telephone program and use of bone turnover markers for evaluating 1-year persistence with oral bisphosphonates. Osteoporos Int 2018; 29:813-824. [PMID: 29260291 DOI: 10.1007/s00198-017-4340-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/23/2017] [Accepted: 12/04/2017] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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UNLABELLED Telephone call intervention did not improve alendronate persistence in Fracture Liaison Service (FLS) patients in this study. A bone turnover marker cut-off point for alendronate persistence is proposed for individual FLS patients. INTRODUCTION FLS aims to prevent subsequent fractures, which should include improving patients' persistence with prescribed oral bisphosphonates. We studied the influence of telephone calls and the predictive value of changes in bone turnover markers (BTMs) for evaluating persistence with alendronate. METHODS Postmenopausal women with a recent fracture and osteoporosis who started alendronate were randomized to receive three phone calls (PC) (after 1, 4, and 12 months) or no phone calls (no PC). s-CTX and P1NP were measured at baseline and after 3, 6, 9, and 12 months. As a reference group, 30 postmenopausal osteopenic patients with a recent fracture were analyzed as well. Persistence was assessed using the Dutch National Switch Point Pharmacies-GPs database and cross-referenced with PC, no PC, and BTM changes. Cut-off values of BTMs were calculated based on least significant change (LSC) and also on underrunning median values of the untreated osteopenic postmenopausal reference group with a recent fracture. RESULTS Out of 119 patients, 93 (78%) completed 12 months follow-up (45 PC and 48 no PC). Mean age was 69 years. Persistence was similar in PC and no PC participants. The cut-off value > 29% (< 415 ng/L) as LSC of s-CTX and > 36% (< 53.1 μg/L) as LSC of P1NP was determined optimally showing alendronate persistence after 1 year (being 93 and 88%, respectively). CONCLUSIONS In this context, telephone calls did not improve persistence. In around 90% of patients, 1-year alendronate persistence was confirmed by achieving LSC of s-CTX and of P1NP at 12 months.
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- P van den Berg
- Department of Orthopedics and Surgery, Fracture Liaison Service, Reinier de Graaf Gasthuis, Delft, the Netherlands.
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- Department of Medical Laboratories, Association of Clinical Chemistry, Reinier the Graaf Gasthuis, Delft, the Netherlands
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- Laboratory Medicine, University Medical Centre, Groningen, the Netherlands
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Subdivision Rheumatology, Maastricht University Medical Center, Maastricht, the Netherlands
- Hasselt University, Hasselt, Belgium
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Subdivision Rheumatology, Maastricht University Medical Center, Maastricht, the Netherlands
- Department of Internal Medicine, VieCuri Medical Centre Noord-Limburg, Maastricht University Medical Center, Maastricht, the Netherlands
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- Department of Internal Medicine and Endocrinology, Reinier the Graaf Gasthuis, Delft, the Netherlands
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Fontalis A, Kenanidis E, Prousali E, Potoupnis M, Tsiridis E. Safety and efficacy of denosumab in osteoporotic patients previously treated with other medications: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Expert Opin Drug Saf 2018; 17:413-428. [PMID: 29350565 DOI: 10.1080/14740338.2018.1430764] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/18/2017] [Accepted: 01/16/2018] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Denosumab is a monoclonal antibody that received approval by the FDA for the treatment of osteoporosis in 2010. Available higher level research evidence concerns the treatment of patients that have not received any anti-osteoporotic medication in the past. Further investigation is warranted, since clinicians often face the challenge of administering the most efficacious drug in patients, pretreated with other medications. AREAS COVERED We conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis to evaluate the efficacy and safety of denosumab compared to other active anti-osteoporotic agents in patients formerly receiving other treatments. We searched MEDLINE, EMBASE, CENTRAL, the metaRegister of Controlled Trials (mRCT) and clinicaltrials.gov up to April 2017 to identify eligible trials in patients with primary osteoporosis. EXPERT OPINION Our meta-analysis included 6 Randomised Controlled Trials encompassing 2968 patients formerly treated with anti-osteoporotic medications. Quantitative data synthesis demonstrated superiority of denosumab in augmenting Bone Mineral Density in all skeletal sites studied compared to controls [treatment difference in total hip: 1.59% (95% CI 1.01, 2.17)], whereas the overall incidence of serious adverse events was not increased (OR 1.12, 95% CI 0.85 to 1.47, p = 0.42). Future research geared towards the fracture incidence, quality of life and patient reported outcomes is warranted.
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- Andreas Fontalis
- a Trauma and Orthopaedic Department , St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust , London , UK
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- b Academic Orthopaedic Unit , Aristotle University Medical School, Papageorgiou Hospital , Thessaloniki , Greece
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- b Academic Orthopaedic Unit , Aristotle University Medical School, Papageorgiou Hospital , Thessaloniki , Greece
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- b Academic Orthopaedic Unit , Aristotle University Medical School, Papageorgiou Hospital , Thessaloniki , Greece
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- b Academic Orthopaedic Unit , Aristotle University Medical School, Papageorgiou Hospital , Thessaloniki , Greece
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Eastell R, Pigott T, Gossiel F, Naylor KE, Walsh JS, Peel NFA. DIAGNOSIS OF ENDOCRINE DISEASE: Bone turnover markers: are they clinically useful? Eur J Endocrinol 2018; 178:R19-R31. [PMID: 29046326 DOI: 10.1530/eje-17-0585] [Citation(s) in RCA: 79] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/14/2017] [Revised: 10/11/2017] [Accepted: 10/17/2017] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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Bone turnover markers (BTMs) are useful in clinical practice as they are inexpensive, and they have proven useful for treatment monitoring and identification of poor adherence. BTMs cannot be used in individual patients for identifying accelerated bone loss or an increase in fracture risk or in deciding on the optimal therapy. They are useful for monitoring both anti-resorptive and anabolic treatment. Response can be defined as a result that exceeds an absolute target, or by a change greater than the least significant change; if such a response is not present, then poor compliance or secondary osteoporosis are likely causes. A baseline BTM measurement is not always made; in that case, a value of BTM on anti-resorptive treatment that is low or low normal or above the reference interval for anabolic therapy may be taken to indicate a satisfactory response. We provide an approach to using these bone turnover markers in clinical practice by describing algorithms for anti-resorptive and anabolic therapy and describing the changes we observe in the clinical practice setting.
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- Richard Eastell
- Academic Unit of Bone Metabolism, University of Sheffield, Sheffield, UK
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- Metabolic Bone Centre, Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, Sheffield, UK
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- Academic Unit of Bone Metabolism, University of Sheffield, Sheffield, UK
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- Academic Unit of Bone Metabolism, University of Sheffield, Sheffield, UK
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- Academic Unit of Bone Metabolism, University of Sheffield, Sheffield, UK
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- Metabolic Bone Centre, Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, Sheffield, UK
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Roux C, Baron G, Briot K, Roux B, Cortet B, Thomas T. Management of oral bisphosphonates treatment by rheumatologists and determinants of therapeutic changes: a case-vignette-based study. Osteoporos Int 2017; 28:3339-3345. [PMID: 28852785 DOI: 10.1007/s00198-017-4188-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/20/2017] [Accepted: 08/01/2017] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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UNLABELLED Using case vignette methodology, this study shows that only 4% of patients are maintained on oral bisphosphonates over 5 years, and prescribers switch or stop the treatment in 20-30% of cases at each visit. There are few determinants of these changes. More information on appropriate follow-up could help in patients' management. INTRODUCTION Persistence to oral bisphosphonates, the most commonly prescribed anti-osteoporotic treatments, is low. The aim of this study was to evaluate the role of rheumatologists on the treatment patterns, and to assess the determinants of treatment changes. METHODS We used the methodology of case vignettes with the participation of 142 rheumatologists. Three baseline clinical vignettes were presented: (1) the physician was asked to indicate the most appropriate period to schedule the next visit over 5 years, (2) the physician was tested about parameters for follow-up (including traps), and (3) various results (both clinical, biological, densitometric, and radiological) were given by random and analyzed as determinants of treatment changes. RESULTS The study allowed assessment of 426 virtual clinical cases. Clinical examinations, patient's height, inquiries about falls, and adherence to treatment were deemed necessary in > 90% of cases. Bone mineral density was measured in 22, 40, and 71% of cases at 2, 3, and 5 years, respectively. Dental follow-up was recommended in less than 25% of cases. Only 4.2% of patients were maintained on the same treatment at 5 years, and a change of treatment (stop or switch) occurs in 20-30% of cases at each visit. Significant determinants were adherence to treatment, serum C-terminal crosslinking telopeptide of type 1 collagen (CTX) value, change in patient's height, and the occurrence of an incident vertebral fracture. CONCLUSION Our study shows that maintenance of oral bisphosphonate in postmenopausal women managed by rheumatologists is low; there are few determinants of these changes and more information on appropriate follow-up could help in patients' management.
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- C Roux
- Paris Descartes University, Paris, France.
- Department of Rheumatology, Cochin Hospital, Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris, 27, Rue du Faubourg St Jacques, 75014, Paris, France.
- INSERM UMR1153, Paris, France.
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- Paris Descartes University, Paris, France
- INSERM UMR1153, Paris, France
- Biostatistics and Clinical Epidemiology Center - Hotel-Dieu Hospital, Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris, Paris, France
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- Department of Rheumatology, Cochin Hospital, Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris, 27, Rue du Faubourg St Jacques, 75014, Paris, France
- INSERM UMR1153, Paris, France
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- Fast 4 - Contract Research Organisation, Nîmes, France
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- Department of Rheumatology, Lille 2 - University, CHRU, Lille, France
- EA 4490, Lille, France
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- Department of Rheumatology, CHU, Saint-Etienne University, Saint-Etienne, France
- INSERM U1059, Saint-Etienne, France
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Lems WF, Raterman HG. Critical issues and current challenges in osteoporosis and fracture prevention. An overview of unmet needs. Ther Adv Musculoskelet Dis 2017. [PMID: 29201155 DOI: 10.1177/https] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/07/2023] Open
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Osteoporosis is a silent disease with increasing prevalence due to the global ageing population. Decreased bone strength and bone quality is the hallmark of osteoporosis which leads to an increased risk of fragility fractures in elderly. It has been estimated that approximately ~50% of women will suffer during their lifetime from an osteoporotic fracture. This must be considered as a major health concern, as it has previously been established that fragility fracture has been associated with decreased quality of life due to increased disability, more frequent hospital admission and most importantly, osteoporotic fractures have been related to an augmented mortality risk. Anti-osteoporotic drugs are available for improving bone quality. Although there is access to these therapeutic options, there remain multiple unmet needs in the field of osteoporosis and fracture care, for example, the primary prevention of osteoporosis in young individuals (to reach a high peak bone mass), the optimization of the use of imaging techniques [dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA), vertebral fracture assessment (VFA) and new techniques measuring bone quality], the use of nonmedical treatment options and surgical techniques of fracture healing. In this review, we will discuss topics that play a role in the occurrence and prevention of fractures, and we give an overview of and insight into the critical issues and challenges around osteoporosis and fracture prevention.
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- Willem F Lems
- Amsterdam Rheumatology and Immunology Centre, VU University Medical Centre and Reade, P.O. Box 7057 1007 MB Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Amsterdam Rheumatology and Immunology Centre, VU University Medical Centre and Reade, North West Clinics, Alkmaar, The Netherlands
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Laius O, Pisarev H, Maasalu K, Kõks S, Märtson A. Adherence to osteoporosis medicines in Estonia-a comprehensive 15-year retrospective prescriptions database study. Arch Osteoporos 2017. [PMID: 28643266 DOI: 10.1007/s11657-017-0354-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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UNLABELLED Some patients do not take medicines as they are supposed to. Our research showed that in Estonia, one fifth of patients did not start treatment with osteoporosis medicines and only 20% used the medicines for at least 3 years as they should. This induces unnecessary costs to the healthcare system. PURPOSE Medication non-adherence is the number one reason for not obtaining the expected clinical effect of medicines. With osteoporosis treatment, it has been shown that both implementation of treatment and persistence influence the risk of fractures significantly. Long-term adherence to medication in Estonia is to be determined with this study. METHODS A 15-year retrospective study was carried out in order to establish initiation, implementation, and persistence of Estonian patients. All new users of osteoporosis medicines were analyzed for all prescriptions they received during the study period. Sufficient adherence to treatment was defined as a patient being dispensed 80% or more prescribed doses for at least 1 year. RESULTS The study period was from 2001 to 2015. Patients (24,652) were included in the study. Of the patients, 93.7% (n = 23,091) were women and 6.3% (n = 1564) were men. Eighteen percent (4636) were dispensed only one prescription. Of the patients, 44.2% included in the study had medication possession ratio (MPR) ≥80% over follow-up period; 8922 (36.2%) who were prescribed from 2001 to 2015 persisted for 1 year with MPR ≥80% and 19.8% persisted for 3 years. Forty percent of expenditure on osteoporosis medication was made for treatment courses with insufficient adherence. CONCLUSIONS There is room for improvement in Estonia with medication adherence relating to all three aspects that determine adherence-initiation, implementation, and persistence. This means further efforts are to be made to educate patients and healthcare professionals on realizing the importance of good adherence.
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- Ott Laius
- Department of Traumatology and Orthopedics, University of Tartu, Institute of Clinical Medicine, L.Puusepa 8, Tartu, Estonia. .,Estonian State Agency of Medicines, Nooruse 1, 50411, Tartu, Estonia.
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- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, University of Tartu, Institute of Family Medicine and Public Health, Ravila 19, Tartu, Estonia
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- Department of Traumatology and Orthopedics, University of Tartu, Institute of Clinical Medicine, L.Puusepa 8, Tartu, Estonia.,Tartu University Hospital, Traumatology and Orthopaedics Clinic, L. Puusepa 8, Tartu, Estonia
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- Department of Pathophysiology, University of Tartu, Institute of Biomedicine and Translational Medicine, Ravila 19, Tartu, Estonia
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- Department of Traumatology and Orthopedics, University of Tartu, Institute of Clinical Medicine, L.Puusepa 8, Tartu, Estonia.,Tartu University Hospital, Traumatology and Orthopaedics Clinic, L. Puusepa 8, Tartu, Estonia
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Lems WF, Raterman HG. Critical issues and current challenges in osteoporosis and fracture prevention. An overview of unmet needs. Ther Adv Musculoskelet Dis 2017; 9:299-316. [PMID: 29201155 DOI: 10.1177/1759720x17732562] [Citation(s) in RCA: 68] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/13/2017] [Accepted: 08/29/2017] [Indexed: 12/31/2022] Open
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Osteoporosis is a silent disease with increasing prevalence due to the global ageing population. Decreased bone strength and bone quality is the hallmark of osteoporosis which leads to an increased risk of fragility fractures in elderly. It has been estimated that approximately ~50% of women will suffer during their lifetime from an osteoporotic fracture. This must be considered as a major health concern, as it has previously been established that fragility fracture has been associated with decreased quality of life due to increased disability, more frequent hospital admission and most importantly, osteoporotic fractures have been related to an augmented mortality risk. Anti-osteoporotic drugs are available for improving bone quality. Although there is access to these therapeutic options, there remain multiple unmet needs in the field of osteoporosis and fracture care, for example, the primary prevention of osteoporosis in young individuals (to reach a high peak bone mass), the optimization of the use of imaging techniques [dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA), vertebral fracture assessment (VFA) and new techniques measuring bone quality], the use of nonmedical treatment options and surgical techniques of fracture healing. In this review, we will discuss topics that play a role in the occurrence and prevention of fractures, and we give an overview of and insight into the critical issues and challenges around osteoporosis and fracture prevention.
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- Willem F Lems
- Amsterdam Rheumatology and Immunology Centre, VU University Medical Centre and Reade, P.O. Box 7057 1007 MB Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Amsterdam Rheumatology and Immunology Centre, VU University Medical Centre and Reade, North West Clinics, Alkmaar, The Netherlands
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Pellegrini A, Tacci F, Leigheb M, Costantino C, Pedrazzini A, Pedrazzi G, Vaienti E, Ceccarelli F, Pogliacomi F. Injuries of the trochanteric region: can analysis of radiographic indices help in prediction of recurrent osteoporotic hip fractures? ACTA BIO-MEDICA : ATENEI PARMENSIS 2017. [PMID: 29083352 PMCID: PMC6357663 DOI: 10.23750/abm.v88i4-s.6793] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
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Objective: In a context of bone fragility, primitive and subsequent fractures are a growing problem in the industrialized countries where the mean age of the population is constantly increasing. Among the various factors that favor a fragility fracture, the most important is osteoporosis, a pathology that can be prevented through diagnostic screenings and treated by pharmacological and rehabilitative therapies. The aim of this study is to identify the subjects who are likely to have a higher risk of subsequent fractures of the trochanteric region through a retrospective radiographic evaluation of patients affected by low-energy trochanteric fractures and operated by intramedullary fixation between June 2013 and June 2015, so they can be targeted for prevention interventions. Materials and Methods: Three hundred and sixty-one patients yet alive were analyzed 2 years after surgery. Fifty-one (group 1), characterized by another contralateral trochanteric femoral fracture, were included. All subjects were retrospectively examined with the analysis of contralateral femur X-ray performed at the time of initial trauma in order to detect a condition of bone fragility and a predisposition to fractures by evaluating three radiographic indices (Singh index, Dorr’s classification and Cortical Thickness Index). Patients of group 1 were compared to the other 310 patients (group 2) affected by isolated trochanteric fracture. Results: Group 1 had all radiographic indices worse than group 2. Conclusions: The results observed suggest that orthopedists can use radiographic indices, in particular Cortical Thickness Index, as a valuable, simple and inexpensive screening tool for prevention of recurrent osteoporotic fractures.(www.actabiomedica.it)
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Pellegrini A, Tacci F, Leigheb M, Costantino C, Pedrazzini A, Pedrazzi G, Vaienti E, Ceccarelli F, Pogliacomi F. Injuries of the trochanteric region: can analysis of radiographic indices help in prediction of recurrent osteoporotic hip fractures? ACTA BIO-MEDICA : ATENEI PARMENSIS 2017; 88:43-49. [PMID: 29083352 DOI: 10.23750/abm.v88i4 -s.6793] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/03/2017] [Accepted: 10/03/2017] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
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OBJECTIVE In a context of bone fragility, primitive and subsequent fractures are a growing problem in the industrialized countries where the mean age of the population is constantly increasing. Among the various factors that favor a fragility fracture, the most important is osteoporosis, a pathology that can be prevented through diagnostic screenings and treated by pharmacological and rehabilitative therapies. The aim of this study is to identify the subjects who are likely to have a higher risk of subsequent fractures of the trochanteric region through a retrospective radiographic evaluation of patients affected by low-energy trochanteric fractures and operated by intramedullary fixation between June 2013 and June 2015, so they can be targeted for prevention interventions. MATERIALS AND METHODS Three hundred and sixty-one patients yet alive were analyzed 2 years after surgery. Fifty-one (group 1), characterized by another contralateral trochanteric femoral fracture, were included. All subjects were retrospectively examined with the analysis of contralateral femur X-ray performed at the time of initial trauma in order to detect a condition of bone fragility and a predisposition to fractures by evaluating three radiographic indices (Singh index, Dorr's classification and Cortical Thickness Index). Patients of group 1 were compared to the other 310 patients (group 2) affected by isolated trochanteric fracture. RESULTS Group 1 had all radiographic indices worse than group 2. CONCLUSIONS The results observed suggest that orthopedists can use radiographic indices, in particular Cortical Thickness Index, as a valuable, simple and inexpensive screening tool for prevention of recurrent osteoporotic fractures.
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Reyes C, Tebe C, Martinez-Laguna D, Ali MS, Soria-Castro A, Carbonell C, Prieto-Alhambra D. One and two-year persistence with different anti-osteoporosis medications: a retrospective cohort study. Osteoporos Int 2017; 28:2997-3004. [PMID: 28714038 DOI: 10.1007/s00198-017-4144-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 37] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/05/2017] [Accepted: 07/04/2017] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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UNLABELLED Adherence to anti-osteoporosis medications is poor. We carried out a cohort study using a real-world population database to estimate the persistence of anti-osteoporosis drugs. Unadjusted 2-year persistence ranged from 10.3 to 45.4%. Denosumab users had a 40% lower risk of discontinuation at 2 years compared to alendronate users. PURPOSE The purpose of this study was to estimate real-world persistence amongst incident users of anti-osteoporosis medications. METHODS This is a retrospective cohort using data from anonymised records and dispensation data ( www.sidiap.org ). Eligibility comprised the following: women aged ≥50, incident users of anti-osteoporosis medication (2012), with data available for at least 12 months prior to therapy initiation. Exclusions are other bone diseases/treatments and uncommon anti-osteoporosis drugs (N < 100). Follow-up was from first pharmacy dispensation until cessation, end of study, censoring or switching. Outcomes are 2- and 1-year persistence with a permissible gap of up to 90 days. Persistence with alendronate was compared to other bisphosphonates, strontium ranelate, selective oestrogen receptor modulators, teriparatide and denosumab. Cox models were used to estimate hazard ratios of therapy cessation according to drug used after adjustment for age, sex, BMI, smoking, alcohol drinking, Charlson co-morbidity index, previous fractures, use of anti-osteoporosis medication/s, oral corticosteroids and socio-economic status. RESULTS A total of 19,253 women were included. Unadjusted 2-year persistence [95% CI] ranged from 10.3% [9.1-11.6%] (strontium ranelate) to 45.4% [43.1-47.8%] (denosumab). One-year persistence went from 35.8% [33.9%-37.7%] (strontium ranelate) to 65.8% [63.6%-68.0%] (denosumab). At the end of the first year and compared to alendronate users, both teriparatide and denosumab users had reduced cessation risk (adjusted HR 0.76, 95% CI 0.67-0.86 and 0.54, 95% CI 0.50-0.59 respectively) while at the end of the second year, only denosumab had a lower risk of discontinuation (adjusted HR 0.60, 95% CI 0.56-0.64). CONCLUSIONS Unadjusted 2-year persistence is suboptimal. However, both teriparatide and denosumab users had better 1-year persistence and only denosumab had 2-year better persistence compared to alendronate users. Unmeasured confounding by indication might partially explain our findings.
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- C Reyes
- GREMPAL (Grup de Recerca en Epidemiologia de les Malalties Prevalents de l'Aparell Locomotor) Research Group, IDIAP Jordi Gol (Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona), CIBER Fes, Av Gran Via de les Corts Catalanes, 587, Atic, 08007, Barcelona, Spain
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- Bellvitge Biomedical Research Institute (IDIBELL), Avinguda Granvia, 199-203, 08908, L'Hospitalet de Llobregat, Spain
- Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Rovira i Virgili University, Reus, Spain
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- GREMPAL (Grup de Recerca en Epidemiologia de les Malalties Prevalents de l'Aparell Locomotor) Research Group, IDIAP Jordi Gol (Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona), CIBER Fes, Av Gran Via de les Corts Catalanes, 587, Atic, 08007, Barcelona, Spain
- Atenció Primària Barcelona, Institut Català de la Salut (ICS), Balmes 22, 08007, Barcelona, Spain
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- Musculoskeletal Pharmaco and Device Epidemiology, Nuffield Department of Orthopaedics, Rheumatology, and Musculoskeletal Sciences, University of Oxford, Windmill Road, Oxford, OX3 7LD, UK
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- GREMPAL (Grup de Recerca en Epidemiologia de les Malalties Prevalents de l'Aparell Locomotor) Research Group, IDIAP Jordi Gol (Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona), CIBER Fes, Av Gran Via de les Corts Catalanes, 587, Atic, 08007, Barcelona, Spain
- Atenció Primària Barcelona, Institut Català de la Salut (ICS), Balmes 22, 08007, Barcelona, Spain
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- GREMPAL (Grup de Recerca en Epidemiologia de les Malalties Prevalents de l'Aparell Locomotor) Research Group, IDIAP Jordi Gol (Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona), CIBER Fes, Av Gran Via de les Corts Catalanes, 587, Atic, 08007, Barcelona, Spain
- Atenció Primària Barcelona, Institut Català de la Salut (ICS), Balmes 22, 08007, Barcelona, Spain
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- GREMPAL (Grup de Recerca en Epidemiologia de les Malalties Prevalents de l'Aparell Locomotor) Research Group, IDIAP Jordi Gol (Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona), CIBER Fes, Av Gran Via de les Corts Catalanes, 587, Atic, 08007, Barcelona, Spain.
- Musculoskeletal Pharmaco and Device Epidemiology, Nuffield Department of Orthopaedics, Rheumatology, and Musculoskeletal Sciences, University of Oxford, Windmill Road, Oxford, OX3 7LD, UK.
- Musculoskeletal Research Unit, IMIM-Parc Salut Mar, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Doctor Aiguader 88, 08003, Barcelona, Spain.
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van der Zwaard BC, van Hout W, Hugtenburg JG, van der Horst HE, Elders PJM. Adherence and persistence of patients using oral bone sparing drugs in primary care. Fam Pract 2017; 34:525-531. [PMID: 28334908 DOI: 10.1093/fampra/cmw120] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/22/2023] Open
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AIM Studies based on pharmacy medication records have shown suboptimal adherence and persistence of osteoporosis treatment with oral bone sparing drugs (OBSD). Little is known about adherence and persistence of OBSD treatment in primary care. We assessed adherence and persistence of OBSD use of patients in general practices and identified associated factors. METHODS Using electronic medical records, adherence and persistence of newly prescribed treatment with OBSD in patients from 16 general practices was retrospectively assessed. The Medication Possession Ratio (MPR) was calculated as a proxy for adherence (MPR > 75%), persistence rates were estimated using survival analysis. Determinants of adherence and persistence using logistic regression and Cox regression analysis were assessed. RESULTS OBSD treatment was initiated in 957 patients. Seventy-five percent and 45% of the patients persisted OBSD treatment for one and five years, respectively. Being adherent in the first year decreased the risk of long-term non-persistence [hazard ratio (HR) 0.41; 95% confidence interval (CI) 0.3-0.57; P < 0.001]. Patients receiving the majority of their prescriptions by a specialist tended to be more non-persistent (HR 1.37; 96%; CI 0.96-1.94; P = 0.08). Adherence was 62.5% in the first year and 60.8% in the overall treatment period. Non-adherence was associated with the specialist being the main prescriber [odds ratio (OR) 3.76; 95% CI 2.43-5.82; P < 0.001] and younger age (<65 years, OR 1.44; 95% CI 1.01-2.08; P = 0.04). CONCLUSION Older age of the patients and the GP prescribing the majority of medication were associated with better adherence and persistence. Good adherence in the first prescription year was associated with better persistence.
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- Babette C van der Zwaard
- Department of General Practice and Elderly Care Medicine,VU University Medical Center, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of General Practice and Elderly Care Medicine,VU University Medical Center, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of General Practice and Elderly Care Medicine,VU University Medical Center, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.,Department of Clinical Pharmacology and Pharmacy, VU University Medical Center, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of General Practice and Elderly Care Medicine,VU University Medical Center, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of General Practice and Elderly Care Medicine,VU University Medical Center, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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Dunnewind T, Dvortsin EP, Smeets HM, Konijn RM, Bos JHJ, de Boer PT, van den Bergh JP, Postma MJ. Economic Consequences and Potentially Preventable Costs Related to Osteoporosis in the Netherlands. VALUE IN HEALTH : THE JOURNAL OF THE INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY FOR PHARMACOECONOMICS AND OUTCOMES RESEARCH 2017; 20:762-768. [PMID: 28577693 DOI: 10.1016/j.jval.2017.02.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/12/2016] [Revised: 02/01/2017] [Accepted: 02/08/2017] [Indexed: 06/07/2023]
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BACKGROUND Osteoporosis often does not involve symptoms, and so the actual number of patients with osteoporosis is higher than the number of diagnosed individuals. This underdiagnosis results in a treatment gap. OBJECTIVES To estimate the total health care resource use and costs related to osteoporosis in the Netherlands, explicitly including fractures, and to estimate the proportion of fracture costs that are linked to the treatment gap and might therefore be potentially preventable; to also formulate, on the basis of these findings, strategies to optimize osteoporosis care and treatment and reduce its related costs. METHODS In this retrospective study, data of the Achmea Health Database representing 4.2 million Dutch inhabitants were used to investigate the economic consequence of osteoporosis in the Netherlands in 2010. Specific cohorts were created to identify osteoporosis-related fractures and their costs. Besides, costs of pharmaceutical treatment regarding osteoporosis were included. Using data from the literature, the treatment gap was estimated. Sensitivity analysis was performed on the base-case results. RESULTS A total of 108,013 individuals with a history of fractures were included in this study. In this population, 59,193 patients were using anti-osteoporotic medication and 86,776 patients were using preventive supplements. A total number of 3,039 osteoporosis-related fractures occurred. The estimated total costs were €465 million. On the basis of data presented in the literature, the treatment gap in our study population was estimated to vary from 60% to 72%. CONCLUSIONS The estimated total costs corrected for treatment gap were €1.15 to €1.64 billion. These results indicate room for improvement in the health care policy against osteoporosis.
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- Tom Dunnewind
- Unit of PharmacoTherapy, -Epidemiology and -Economics (PTE2), Department of Pharmacy, University of Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands.
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- Unit of PharmacoTherapy, -Epidemiology and -Economics (PTE2), Department of Pharmacy, University of Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands; Asc Academics B.V., Groningen, The Netherlands
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- Achmea Health Care Insurance N.V., Leusden, The Netherlands
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- Achmea Health Care Insurance N.V., Leusden, The Netherlands
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- Unit of PharmacoTherapy, -Epidemiology and -Economics (PTE2), Department of Pharmacy, University of Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands
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- Unit of PharmacoTherapy, -Epidemiology and -Economics (PTE2), Department of Pharmacy, University of Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Viecuri Medical Center, Venlo, The Netherlands; Department of Internal Medicine, University Medical Center Maastricht, Maastricht, The Netherlands; Faculty of Medicine and Life Sciences, University of Hasselt, Diepenbeek, Belgium
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- Unit of PharmacoTherapy, -Epidemiology and -Economics (PTE2), Department of Pharmacy, University of Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands; Institute of Science in Healthy Aging & healthcaRE (SHARE), University Medical Center Groningen, University of Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands; Department of Epidemiology, University Medical Center Groningen, University of Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands
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Wei X, Xu A, Shen H, Xie Y. Qianggu capsule for the treatment of primary osteoporosis: evidence from a Chinese patent medicine. Altern Ther Health Med 2017; 17:108. [PMID: 28193278 PMCID: PMC5307793 DOI: 10.1186/s12906-017-1617-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/16/2016] [Accepted: 02/02/2017] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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BACKGROUND Qianggu Capsule, a Chinese patent medicine, has been widely applied in the clinical practice of primary osteoporosis (POP) in recent years. This study aims to summarize the effectiveness and safety of Qianggu Capsule in treating POP. METHODS We searched seven electronic databases, all searches ended in 30 September, 2015. All randomised controlled trials comparing the efficacy of Qianggu Capsule treatment with no treatment, placebo or conventional therapy for POP were included. Combined therapies of Qianggu Capsule were also included. Cochrane risk of bias tool was used to assess methodological quality of primary studies. Revman 5.2.0 software was used for data analysis. RESULTS Ten trials were enrolled. The combined effect showed that Qianggu Capsule plus Caltrate D was better than Caltrate D on lumbar spine bone mineral density (BMD) (MD = 0.05 g/cm2; 95% CI: 0.02-0.07; P = 0.0004), femoral neck BMD (MD = 0.03 g/cm2; 95% CI: 0.01-0.05; P = 0.001), femoral great trochanter BMD (MD = 0.04 g/cm2; 95% CI: 0.03-0.06; P < 0.001). Meta-analysis exhibited a significant antiosteoporosis effect of Qianggu Capsule on femoral neck BMD (MD = 0.03 g/cm2; 95% CI: 0.01-0.05; P = 0.003) and femoral trochanteric BMD (MD = 0.07 g/cm2; 95% CI: 0.02-0.12; P = 0.006) compared with α-D3 capsule. However, the methodological quality of included studies was low. Constipation and dry mouth were the most common adverse drug reactions of Qianggu Capsule. Finally the evidence level was evaluated to be low or very low. CONCLUSIONS The effect of Qianggu Capsule for POP was supported in improving BMD. Due to the methodological drawbacks of the included studies, the conclusions should be treated with caution for future research.
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Poor medication adherence is a major problem in chronic diseases such as osteoporosis that may partially be due to unaddressed patient values and preferences. Data on patient preferences could help clinicians to improve medication adherence and could also be useful in policy decisions and guideline development. This paper aims to identify literature reporting on the preferences of patients for osteoporosis drug medications. Several methods have been used to elicit patient preferences for medications and their characteristics including qualitative research, survey with ranking/rating exercises, discrete-choice experiments and clinical studies (crossover designs, open-label study). All these studies revealed that osteoporotic patients have preferences for medications and their attributes, in particular for less-frequent dosing regimens. Interestingly, variations in the preferences of patients were observed in most studies, suggesting the importance to take into account individual preference in decision-making to improve osteoporosis care.
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Clark EM, Gould VC, Tobias JH, Horne R. Natural history, reasons for, and impact of low/non-adherence to medications for osteoporosis in a cohort of community-dwelling older women already established on medication: a 2-year follow-up study. Osteoporos Int 2016; 27:579-90. [PMID: 26286625 DOI: 10.1007/s00198-015-3271-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/04/2015] [Accepted: 07/28/2015] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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UNLABELLED Approximately 15 % of older women on oral medications for osteoporosis could be considered for alternatives including parenteral therapies. Collection of data on socio-demographic/clinical variables is unlikely to be helpful in predicting low/non-adherence. Alternative approaches are needed to identify individuals at risk of low/non-adherence. INTRODUCTION This study aims to identify individual patient reasons for stopping medications for osteoporosis, and to investigate whether this can be predicted from knowledge about socio-demographic/clinical data, or whether alternative approaches need to be used. METHODS The Cohort for Skeletal Health in Bristol and Avon (COSHIBA) recruited 3200 older women from South West UK, of whom a proportion were on medications for osteoporosis at baseline. Information on self-reported adherence and reasons for low/non-adherence were collected at 6-monthly intervals over a 2-year period. Data was also collected on potential predictors of and impact of low/non-adherence. RESULTS Two hundred thirty-three of 3200 (7.3 %) women were on medications for osteoporosis at baseline. Mean length of time on treatment prior to enrolment was 46 months. Of those on osteoporosis medications, 94.9 % were on bisphosphonates; 8.5 % reported low adherence and 21.6 % stopped their medication completely over the 2-year follow-up period. Length of time on medication at baseline did not influence rates of low/non-adherence. Reasons for low/non-adherence to bisphosphonates included side effects (53.9 %), practical reasons such as forgetting to take them (18.0 %) and beliefs about medications (20.5 %). No convincing predictors of low/non-adherence were identified. CONCLUSIONS Approximately 15 % of older women on oral medications for osteoporosis could be considered for alternatives including parenteral therapies. This has important implications for healthcare provision. Collection of data on socio-demographic/clinical variables is unlikely to be helpful in predicting low/non-adherence. Alternative approaches are needed to identify individuals at risk of low/non-adherence to osteoporosis medications.
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- E M Clark
- Musculoskeletal Research Unit, University of Bristol, Bristol, UK.
- Musculoskeletal Research Unit, School of Clinical Sciences, Southmead Hospital, University of Bristol, Learning and Research Building (Level 1), BS10 5NB, Bristol, UK.
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- Musculoskeletal Research Unit, University of Bristol, Bristol, UK
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- Musculoskeletal Research Unit, University of Bristol, Bristol, UK
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- Centre for Behavioural Medicine, University College London, London, UK
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Gillette C, Howerton DM, Williams BD, Mahmood MA. Medication persistence in older women with osteoporosis: a pilot study. Osteoporos Int 2015; 26:2883-8. [PMID: 26194492 DOI: 10.1007/s00198-015-3242-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/22/2015] [Accepted: 07/08/2015] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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UNLABELLED Most osteoporosis patients stop their medications before they should. Side effects are the most common reason patients in this sample stopped their medication before they told their physician. Physicians should use shared decision-making and discuss side effects of osteoporosis medications with their patients and explain the risks of the medications. INTRODUCTION The aims of this study were to (a) qualitatively examine reasons for medication non-persistence in osteoporosis, and (b) investigate how medication non-persistence in osteoporosis is associated with outcome expectations, self-efficacy, trust in physicians, and health locus of control. METHODS Subjects were recruited from online support groups to answer an anonymous online survey. Subjects were eligible if they (a) were female, (b) were at least 40 years of age, (c) self-identify as having osteoporosis, and (d) have taken at least one medication for osteoporosis. During the survey, subjects completed measures of self-efficacy, outcome expectations, trust in physicians generally, health locus of control, and demographic information. RESULTS Thirty-four subjects completed the online survey and had usable data. Approximately 82 % (n = 28) of subjects reported discontinuing an osteoporosis medication without first consulting a physician. The most common reason patients discontinued an osteoporosis medication was adverse effects. Subjects were more likely to discontinue their medications when they had poorer outcome expectations on average (p = 0.01), had lower trust in physicians on average (p < 0.0001), and had more of a doctors-centered locus of control (p = 0.03). Self-efficacy, age, insurance, status, and other measures of locus of control were not associated with medication non-persistence. CONCLUSIONS Side effects are a significant concern for women with osteoporosis and may be a cause for medication non-persistence.
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- C Gillette
- Department of Pharmacy Practice, Administration, and Research, Marshall University School of Pharmacy, 1 John Marshall Dr., Huntington, WV, 25755, USA.
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- Department of Psychology, Marshall University, Huntington, WV, 25755, USA
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- School of Pharmacy, Marshall University, Huntington, WV, 25755, USA
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine, Huntington, WV, 25755, USA
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Carbonell-Abella C, Pages-Castella A, Javaid MK, Nogues X, Farmer AJ, Cooper C, Diez-Perez A, Prieto-Alhambra D. Early (1-year) Discontinuation of Different Anti-osteoporosis Medications Compared: A Population-Based Cohort Study. Calcif Tissue Int 2015. [PMID: 26202819 DOI: 10.1007/s00223-015-0040-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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Although a number of reports suggest very low persistence with oral bisphosphonates, there is limited data on persistence with other anti-osteoporosis medications. We compare rates of early discontinuation (in the first year) with all available outpatient anti-osteoporosis drugs in Catalonia, Spain. We conducted a population-based retrospective cohort study using data from the SIDIAP database. SIDIAP contains computerized primary care records and pharmacy dispensing data for >80 % of the population of Catalonia (>5 million people). All SIDIAP participants starting an anti-osteoporosis drug between 1/1/2007 and 30/06/2011 (with 2 years wash-out) were included. We modelled persistence as the time between first prescription and therapy discontinuation (refill gap of at least 6 months) using Fine and Gray survival models with competing risk for death. We identified 127,722 patients who started any anti-osteoporosis drug in the study period. The most commonly prescribed drug was weekly alendronate (N = 55,399). 1-Year persistence ranges from 40 % with monthly risedronate to 7.7 % with daily risedronate, and discontinuation was very common [from 49.5 % (monthly risedronate) to 84.4 % (daily risedronate)] as was also switching in the first year of therapy [from 2.8 % (weekly alendronate) to 10 % (daily alendronate)]. Multivariable-adjusted models showed that only monthly risedronate had better one-year persistence than weekly alendronate and teriparatide equivalent, whilst all other therapies had worse persistence. Early discontinuation with available anti-osteoporosis oral drugs is very common. Monthly risedronate, weekly alendronate, and daily teriparatide are the drugs with the best persistence, whilst daily oral drugs have 40-60 % higher first-year discontinuation rates compared to weekly alendronate.
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- C Carbonell-Abella
- GREMPAL Research Group, IDIAP Jordi Gol, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
- Institut Català de la Salut, Universitat de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
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- GREMPAL Research Group, IDIAP Jordi Gol, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
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- Oxford NIHR BRU, NDORMS, University of Oxford, Oxford, UK
- MRC Lifecourse Epidemiology Unit, Southampton, UK
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- Musculoskeletal Research Unit, FIMIM, Parc Salut Mar, and RETICEF, Barcelona, Spain
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- Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences, University of Oxford, Oxford, UK
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- Oxford NIHR BRU, NDORMS, University of Oxford, Oxford, UK
- MRC Lifecourse Epidemiology Unit, Southampton, UK
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- Musculoskeletal Research Unit, FIMIM, Parc Salut Mar, and RETICEF, Barcelona, Spain
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- GREMPAL Research Group, IDIAP Jordi Gol, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain.
- Oxford NIHR BRU, NDORMS, University of Oxford, Oxford, UK.
- MRC Lifecourse Epidemiology Unit, Southampton, UK.
- Musculoskeletal Research Unit, FIMIM, Parc Salut Mar, and RETICEF, Barcelona, Spain.
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Feudjo-Tepie M, Ferguson S, Roddam A, Taylor A, Bayly J, Critchlow C. Comorbidities, bone-sparing agent prescription history and their determinants among postmenopausal women in UK primary care settings: a retrospective database study. Arch Osteoporos 2015; 10:41. [PMID: 26586003 DOI: 10.1007/s11657-015-0233-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/24/2015] [Accepted: 08/19/2015] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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SUMMARY Distinguishing oral bisphosphonates from other bone-sparing therapies, this retrospective observational study, first, characterized treated osteoporosis patients in the UK, and secondly, explored factors associated with the risk of discontinuation or switching between therapies. The latter should be considered when evaluating real-world data. PURPOSE This retrospective observational study evaluated the characteristics of women with postmenopausal osteoporosis, including comorbidities and determinants of treatment patterns with bone-sparing agents. METHODS The UK Clinical Practice Research Datalink was used to identify postmenopausal women (aged ≥50 years) treated with a bone-sparing agent or diagnosed with osteoporosis between 1 January 1993 and 31 December 2008. Two non-mutually-exclusive subpopulations were defined: (1) patients active in the database on 31 December 2008; (2) patients treated with a bone-sparing agent since 1 January 1993. Subpopulation 1 was used to describe patient comorbidities and osteoporosis treatment history, and subpopulation 2 was used to explore the characteristics associated with bone-sparing treatment patterns use via multivariable regression for repeated multinomial responses. RESULTS A total of 62,657 individuals met the inclusion criteria; subpopulation 1 comprised 38,469 women (61.4%), of whom 21,687 received a bone-sparing agent in 2008 (99.7% oral bisphosphonates and the remainder other agents). Those receiving other agents were more likely to have had previous treatment with bone-sparing agents, to have experienced previous fractures, and to have visited their doctor more frequently. Analyses also identified several comorbidities associated with an increased risk of discontinuation of bone-sparing agents, including heart disease, gastrointestinal disease, and renal failure. Anticonvulsant use was associated with a dramatic increase in the risk of switching. CONCLUSIONS Several patient characteristics were associated with discontinuation of, or switching between, bone-sparing treatments. Patients receiving bone-sparing medication other than oral bisphosphonates were more likely to have comorbid conditions and a history of fracture and to have taken an oral bisphosphonate previously.
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- Amgen Ltd, Uxbridge Business Park, Sanderson Road, Uxbridge, UB8 1DH, UK.
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- Amgen Ltd, 240 Cambridge Science Park, Milton Road, Cambridge, CB4 0WD, UK
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- GlaxoSmithKline PLC, Stockley Park West, 1-3 Iron Bridge Road, Uxbridge, Middlesex, UB11 1BT, UK
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- Amgen Ltd, 240 Cambridge Science Park, Milton Road, Cambridge, CB4 0WD, UK
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- University of Derby, Derby, DE22 1GB, UK
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- Amgen Inc., 1 Amgen Center Drive, Thousand Oaks, California, 91320, USA
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Siris ES, Fan CPS, Yang X, Sajjan S, Sen SS, Modi A. Association between gastrointestinal events and compliance with osteoporosis therapy. Bone Rep 2015; 4:5-10. [PMID: 28326336 PMCID: PMC4926838 DOI: 10.1016/j.bonr.2015.10.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/05/2015] [Revised: 10/06/2015] [Accepted: 10/29/2015] [Indexed: 10/24/2022] Open
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PURPOSE The aim of this study was to estimate the rate of gastrointestinal (GI) events, and association between GI events and compliance with osteoporosis therapy among osteoporotic women. METHODS A retrospective cohort study using a large administrative claims database in the United States from 2001 through 2010 was conducted. We studied women ≥ 55 years old who were continuously enrolled in a health plan for at least 2 years, a baseline year before and a follow-up year after the date of the first prescription of oral bisphosphonate as the first oral osteoporosis treatment. Compliance with osteoporosis therapy was measured using the medication possession ratio (MPR), with compliance defined as MPR ≥ 0.8. Multivariate logistic regression was used to assess the association between occurrence of GI events and compliance with osteoporosis therapy after controlling for demographic and clinical characteristics. RESULTS A sample consisting of 75,593 women taking at least one oral bisphosphonate with mean (SD) age of 64 (8) years was identified. A total of 21,142 (28%) patients experienced at least one GI event during the follow-up period. Only 31,306 (41%) patients were compliant with osteoporosis therapy. Patients who experienced GI events after initiation of oral bisphosphonates were 29% less likely to adhere to osteoporosis therapy as compared to patients who did not experience GI events (odds ratio [95% CI], 0.71 [0.69-0.74]; P < .001). CONCLUSIONS Less than half of the patients were compliant with osteoporosis therapy within one year after initiating oral bisphosphonates, and the likelihood of compliance was significantly lower by 29% among women with GI events.
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- Ethel S Siris
- Columbia University Medical Center, New York Presbyterian Hospital, Harkness Pavilion, 180 Fort Washington Avenue, Room 964, New York, NY 10032, USA
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- Center for Observational and Real-World Evidence, Merck & Co., Inc. 2000 Galloping Hill Rd, Kenilworth, NJ 07033, USA
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- Center for Observational and Real-World Evidence, Merck & Co., Inc. 2000 Galloping Hill Rd, Kenilworth, NJ 07033, USA
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- Center for Observational and Real-World Evidence, Merck & Co., Inc. 2000 Galloping Hill Rd, Kenilworth, NJ 07033, USA
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- Center for Observational and Real-World Evidence, Merck & Co., Inc. 2000 Galloping Hill Rd, Kenilworth, NJ 07033, USA
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Bawa HS, Weick J, Dirschl DR. Anti-Osteoporotic Therapy After Fragility Fracture Lowers Rate of Subsequent Fracture: Analysis of a Large Population Sample. J Bone Joint Surg Am 2015; 97:1555-62. [PMID: 26446962 DOI: 10.2106/jbjs.n.01275] [Citation(s) in RCA: 67] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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BACKGROUND This investigation assessed the effectiveness of initiating anti-osteoporotic therapy after a fragility fracture in preventing subsequent fractures. METHODS The Truven Health MarketScan databases, which contain de-identified, integrated, person-specific claim data, were queried from 2003 to 2012. The study population included individuals fifty years of age or older who sustained a fragility fracture, defined as any fracture of the wrist, proximal part of the humerus, hip, or vertebra, and had three years of continuous enrollment following fracture. Patients were stratified into either an anti-osteoporotic therapy group or a no-treatment group. Subsequent fracture was defined as a fragility fracture occurring more than ninety days following the index fracture. Subjects were followed for three years. Unadjusted and age and sex-adjusted odds ratios for subsequent fracture were calculated for both groups. RESULTS This investigation included 31,069 subjects, of whom 10.6% were treated with anti-osteoporotic therapy following the index fracture. The anti-osteoporotic therapy group was older and had a greater proportion of female patients compared with the no-treatment group. The three-year subsequent fracture rates were 7.5% in the anti-osteoporotic therapy group and 9.7% in the no-treatment group. Unadjusted odds ratios for subsequent fracture showed that the anti-osteoporotic therapy group experienced a risk reduction of 33% after an index wrist fracture, 48% after an index proximal humeral fracture, 28% after an index hip fracture, 20% after an index vertebral fracture, and 25% after all fractures combined. Age and sex-adjusted odds ratios showed that the anti-osteoporotic therapy group experienced a reduction in risk of 50% after an index wrist fracture, 52% after an index proximal humeral fracture, 34% after an index hip fracture, 43% after an index vertebral fracture, and 40% after all fractures combined. The number needed to treat to prevent a subsequent fragility fracture was twenty-eight after an index wrist fracture, twenty after an index proximal humeral fracture, twenty-six after an index hip fracture, twenty-five after an index vertebral fracture, and twenty-seven after all fractures combined. CONCLUSIONS Treatment with anti-osteoporotic therapy after a fragility fracture leads to a 40% decrease in the three-year risk of subsequent fracture, when adjusted for age and sex. Initiation of anti-osteoporotic therapy following a fragility fracture can prevent a subsequent fracture over the following three years in approximately one of every twenty-seven patients treated.
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- Harpreet S Bawa
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Rehabilitation Medicine (H.S.B. and D.R.D.), University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine (J.W.), University of Chicago Medicine and Biological Sciences, 5841 South Maryland Avenue, Rm E-303, MC 3079, Chicago, IL 60637. E-mail address for H.S. Bawa:
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Rehabilitation Medicine (H.S.B. and D.R.D.), University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine (J.W.), University of Chicago Medicine and Biological Sciences, 5841 South Maryland Avenue, Rm E-303, MC 3079, Chicago, IL 60637. E-mail address for H.S. Bawa:
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Rehabilitation Medicine (H.S.B. and D.R.D.), University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine (J.W.), University of Chicago Medicine and Biological Sciences, 5841 South Maryland Avenue, Rm E-303, MC 3079, Chicago, IL 60637. E-mail address for H.S. Bawa:
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