Education Directory
A curated collection of materials from the
Asia-Pacific region supporting education on osteoporosis and fracture prevention for a range of audiences
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Establishing a comprehensive fragility fracture care program
2021
- Healthcare professionals
- Policy makers
- Hospital administrators
APFFA
There is a need for coordinated, multi-disciplinary models of care to achieve the best outcomes for patients with fragility fractures.
In this interview, Prof. Wing Chan explains how he has adopted innovative strategies to promote secondary fracture prevention in his hospital and across his professional networks through a multidisciplinary approach.
The Surgeon General’s Report on Bone Health and Osteoporosis: What It Means to You
2021
- Patients
NIH Osteoporosis and Related Bone Diseases National Resource Center
Education so that every person knows how to maximise musculoskeletal health throughout his or her lifetime.
Bone health information for the lay public to increase awareness and promote bone-protective lifestyle and behaviours. Included are questions to ask to a doctor and a short osteoporosis risk survey. The pamphlet is available in English, Chinese and Spanish.
The Hip Fracture Registry (HFR) Toolbox
2021
- Healthcare professionals
- Policy makers
- Hospital administrators
APFFA
Improving hip fracture care for millions globally
The world-first Hip Fracture Registry (HFR) Toolbox is a practical and informative resource that extracts key findings from existing national and regional hip fracture registries, to advocate for, and support clinicians, hospital administrators, healthcare systems and governments with, establishing a national registry in their respective countries.
Vertebral fracture: epidemiology, impact and use of DXA vertebral fracture assessment in fracture liaison services: Position paper by the IOF Fracture Working Group
2021
- Healthcare professionals
International Osteoporosis Foundation
Routine use of VFA in all patients with recent fracture visiting an FLS.
New position paper by the IOF Fracture Working Group reviews the rationale for, & implications of, use of vertebral fracture assessment (VFA).
Capture the Fracture Slide Kit 2: About Capture the Fracture®
2018
- Healthcare professionals
- Policy makers
International Osteoporosis Foundation
Facilitate the implementation of coordinated, multi-disciplinary models of care for secondary fracture prevention.
This is the second of a three-part educational slide set for use by healthcare professionals to help foster knowledge and stimulate interest in Fracture Liaison Services and Capture the Fracture at their local hospitals or among healthcare authorities.
Capture the Fracture Slide Kit 1: The need for secondary fracture prevention
2018
- Healthcare professionals
- Policy makers
International Osteoporosis Foundation
Facilitate the implementation of coordinated, multi-disciplinary models of care for secondary fracture prevention.
This is the first of a three-part educational slide set for use by healthcare professionals to help foster knowledge and stimulate interest in Fracture Liaison Services and Capture the Fracture at their local hospitals or among healthcare authorities.
Capture the Fracture Slide Kit 3: The Best Practice Framework
2018
- Healthcare professionals
- Policy makers
International Osteoporosis Foundation
Facilitate the implementation of coordinated, multi-disciplinary models of care for secondary fracture prevention.
This is the third of a three-part educational slide set for use by healthcare professionals to help foster knowledge and stimulate interest in Fracture Liaison Services and Capture the Fracture at their local hospitals or among healthcare authorities.
Fight the fracture
2021
- Patients
Fight the Fracture Asia
Be proactive about assessing your risk of fractures
Fight the Fracture, a public education campaign, aims to empower patients who have suffered a fragility fracture and their caregivers to proactively seek medical professional help in secondary care prevention ‒ the prevention of a subsequent fracture. Website includes a simple osteoporosis risk test and information about bone health targeted to consumers.
Royal Osteoporosis Society COVID-19 Hub
2021
- Healthcare professionals
Royal Osteoporosis Society, UK
Supporting healthcare professionals to safely and effectively manage osteoporosis patients through the COVID-19 pandemic, and out the other side.
Hub of resources to help HCPs navigate through the pandemic.
Closing the Care Gap Between Orthopaedic Surgeons and Physicians in Secondary Fracture Prevention: Call to Action
2021
- Healthcare professionals
International Osteoporosis Foundation
Asia Pacific Orthopaedic Association
A new joint initiative by the International Osteoporosis Foundation and Asia Pacific Orthopaedic Association calls on orthopaedic surgeons to strengthen collaboration with physicians to improve secondary fracture prevention and patient outcomes.
The new publication features key messages related to fracture management, post-fracture rehabilitation, fracture healing and national fracture registries. Most importantly, it highlights 10 urgent actions which should be taken by the medical community, and orthopaedic surgeons in particular. It underscores the leading role that orthopaedic surgeons can play in the development and implementation of Fracture Liaison Services or Orthogeriatric Services in their hospitals and clinics.