The Theoretical Considerations in the Diagnosis and Management of Osteoporosis - Level 7 (LBR)
When can you start this module? |
Learning Beyond Registration
Learning Beyond Registration (LBR) is a vital part of developing competent, capable health service practitioners prepared to deliver a dynamic, flexible, quality, client-focused service. If you're employed by the NHS in the East Midlands then you may be eligible for fee-free access to our LBR modules and/or programmes. You'll need to supply evidence of approval from your line manager and Trust Education Lead when you apply.
About this module
This module is aimed at increasing your understanding of osteoporosis and how to manage patients in your care. You may be working in a general setting wishing to know how to identify and manage those at risk of osteoporosis or in a specialist osteoporosis or falls setting as an introduction to further specialist study.
Healthcare professionals are required to effectively diagnose and manage osteoporosis - a disorder which is increasing in significance and impact on society. Practitioners must be able to critically evaluate current practices and fully appreciate both their diagnostic and therapeutic intervention if competency and effective care is to be assured.
This module aims to provide you with an appreciation of the patho-physiological processes involved and enable you to engage and critically reflect on the identification, diagnosis, treatment and management of this condition and hypothesise on its future impact on the healthcare agenda and society.
You will study the epidemiology of osteoporosis, anatomical and physiological aspects of bone, the use of diagnostic tools, patient management and service considerations in the care of patients with or at risk of osteoporosis. This will include:
- Definition of osteoporosis and consideration of the social consequences of the disease. Identification of direct and indirect costs. Associated fractures - their incidence and site. Secondary effects.
- Structural and homeostatic process of bone physiology, re-modelling processes and factors affecting them. Determinants of peak bone mass, skeletal strength and associated risk factors.
- Identification of and comparison between imaging systems for measuring Bone Mineral Density. Use of reference data to identify 'at risk' individuals. Correlation of measurements and the implications in the management of osteoporosis. Identification of other sources of diagnosis/monitoring - serum/urine biochemical markers.
- Consideration of strategies for the prevention and management of osteoporosis and associated life-style modifications.
- Consideration of osteoporosis service development, delivery and evaluation.
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of the module you will be able to:
- Critically review the epidemiology of osteoporosis and fragility fracture considering the impact on the individual and society
- Critically review the issues relevant to an effective diagnosis of osteoporosis and how it links to the identification of the patient at high-risk of fragility fracture.
- Analyse treatment and management options available to health care practitioners in the care of patients with osteoporosis and at risk of fragility fracture
- Critically evaluate the quality and delivery of care provided within their clinical practice.
Which profession is this module aimed at?
All Health ProfessionalsAbout this module
- Module level: 7
- Module credits: 20
