Improving Bone Health In Parkinson’s Disease
Poster
Introduction
A systematic review and meta-analysis found PwPD had a higher risk of osteoporosis (OR 2.61; 95% CI 1.69 to 4.03) compared to healthy controls.
The combined effect size was 2.28; 95% CI 1.83 to 2.83. Of these, three studies had a combined HR of 2.10, 95% CI 1.55 to 2.86; four studies had a combined OR of 4.01, 95% CI 1.77 to 9.04; and two studies had a combined RR of 2.13, 95% CI 1.68 to 2.69.
Hip fractures are a particular risk
PwPD have an increased risk for both hip fractures (2.40, 95% CI 2.04 to 2.82) and non-vertebral fractures (1.80, 95% CI 1.60 to 2.01) compared to controls.
The relative risk for hip fractures was higher in men (2.93, 95% CI 2.05 to 4.18) than in women (1.81, 95% CI 1.61 to 2.04).
Objective
We had three key questions;
- What percentage of PwPD admitted to hospital have a history of falls and / or fractures?
- How many PwPD admitted to hospital have evidence of a bone health assessment including treatment where appropriate?
- What percentage of PwPD are reviewed proactively by the PD inpatient service?
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