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  1. Barriers to osteoporosis management and adherence to Clinical Practice Guideline: a comparative study between tertiary East Coast hospitals and a Fracture Liaison Services (FLS)-accredited hospital in Malaysia
    Muhamad Jamil NK, Naina Mohamed I, Mokhtar SA, Leong JF, Kamudin NAF, Muhammad N
    Arch Osteoporos, 2024 Jun 12;19(1):49.
    PMID: 38864939 DOI: 10.1007/s11657-024-01407-1
    This study compares osteoporosis management between tertiary East Coast hospitals and a FLS-accredited hospital in Malaysia. It identifies significant barriers and highlights the superior performance of FLS in areas like timely treatment initiation and treatment monitoring. The insights are crucial for improving osteoporosis management strategies.

    INTRODUCTION: Osteoporosis management poses a substantial healthcare challenge, necessitating effective strategies and Clinical Practice Guidelines (CPG) adherence.

    METHODS: The study employed a self-administered online questionnaire via Google Forms. Orthopedic clinicians from all study sites were invited to participate via messaging platforms. A total of 135 participants completed the questionnaire and the data was proceeded to statistical analyses.

    RESULTS: The study identified significant barriers, including inadequate knowledge of current osteoporosis guidelines and medications (p = 0.014), limited choice of anti-osteoporosis medication (p 

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