Understanding Referral Patterns for Bone Mineral Density Testing among Family Physicians: A Qualitative Descriptive Study
Joint Authors
Munce, Sarah E. P.
Allin, Sonya
Carlin, Leslie
Sale, Joanna
Hawker, Gillian
Kim, Sandra
Butt, Debra A.
Polidoulis, Irene
Tu, Karen
Jaglal, Susan B.
Source
Issue
Vol. 2016, Issue 2016 (31 Dec. 2016), pp.1-6, 6 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2016-01-19
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
6
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Introduction.
Evidence of inappropriate bone mineral density (BMD) testing has been identified in terms of overtesting in low risk women and undertesting among patients at high risk.
In light of these phenomena, the objective of this study was to understand the referral patterns for BMD testing among Ontario’s family physicians (FPs).
Methods.
A qualitative descriptive approach was adopted.
Twenty-two FPs took part in a semi-structured interview lasting approximately 30 minutes.
An inductive thematic analysis was performed on the transcribed data in order to understand the referral patterns for BMD testing.
Results.
We identified a lack of clarity about screening for osteoporosis with a tendency for baseline BMD testing in healthy, postmenopausal women and a lack of clarity on the appropriate age for screening for men in particular.
A lack of clarity on appropriate intervals for follow-up testing was also described.
Conclusions.
These findings lend support to what has been documented at the population level suggesting a tendency among FPs to refer menopausal women (at low risk).
Emphasis on referral of high-risk groups as well as men and further clarification and education on the appropriate intervals for follow-up testing is warranted.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Munce, Sarah E. P.& Allin, Sonya& Carlin, Leslie& Sale, Joanna& Hawker, Gillian& Kim, Sandra…[et al.]. 2016. Understanding Referral Patterns for Bone Mineral Density Testing among Family Physicians: A Qualitative Descriptive Study. Journal of Osteoporosis،Vol. 2016, no. 2016, pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1110159
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Munce, Sarah E. P.…[et al.]. Understanding Referral Patterns for Bone Mineral Density Testing among Family Physicians: A Qualitative Descriptive Study. Journal of Osteoporosis No. 2016 (2016), pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1110159
American Medical Association (AMA)
Munce, Sarah E. P.& Allin, Sonya& Carlin, Leslie& Sale, Joanna& Hawker, Gillian& Kim, Sandra…[et al.]. Understanding Referral Patterns for Bone Mineral Density Testing among Family Physicians: A Qualitative Descriptive Study. Journal of Osteoporosis. 2016. Vol. 2016, no. 2016, pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1110159
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1110159