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Title
Improving osteoporosis screening: results from a randomized cluster trial.
Authors
Lafata, Jennifer Elston; Kolk, Deneil; Peterson, Edward L; McCarthy, Bruce D; Weiss, Thomas W; Chen, Ya-Ting; Muma, Bruce K
Abstract
Despite recommendations, osteoporosis screening rates among women aged 65 years and older remain low. We present results from a clustered, randomized trial evaluating patient mailed reminders, alone and in combination with physician prompts, to improve osteoporosis screening and treatment.
Publication
Journal of general internal medicine, 2007, Vol 22, Issue 3, p346