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| Observation of SIGN [Scottish Intercollegiate Guidelines Network] guidelines in nursing homes | | Author(s) | Sureshini Sanders |
| Journal title | Geriatric Medicine, vol 36, no 3, March 2006 |
| Pages | pp 45-47 |
| Source | http://www.gerimed.co.uk |
| Keywords | Falls ; Fractures ; Osteoporosis ; Nursing homes ; Vitamins ; General practice ; Standards of provision ; West Lothian. |
| Annotation | Nursing home patients constitute a very frail and ever-growing group who are at increased risk of falls and fractures. Guidelines from the Scottish Intercollegiate Guidelines Network (SIGN) on osteoporosis are particularly relevant for this group. The author reviews the adherence to SIGN guidelines in two nursing homes covered by a general practice in West Lothian. Previous studies suggest that calcium and vitamin D supplementation improves balance and decreases the rates of falls and fractures. The practice decided to give all patients in the homes covered treatment with calcium and vitamin D; patients with osteoporosis were also prescribed a bisphosphonate. The practice has continued with these prescribing decisions. (RH). |
| Accession Number | CPA-061106204 A |
| Classmark | OLF: CUF: CLO: LHB: CFE: L5: 583: 9SF |
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