FRACTURK DATABASE STANDARDISING OSTEOPOROSIS CARE IN TÜRKIYE
Fragility fractures are a growing public health concern in Türkiye, with significant health and financial implications. To address this, the Turkish Osteoporosis Society (TOS) launched the FracTurk Database in November 2023. This national initiative aims to standardize osteoporosis care by coordinating Fracture Liaison Services (FLS) across the country and improving treatment protocols.
information, providing a comprehensive system for managing osteoporosis and related fractures. POSITIVE FEEDBACK DESPITE INITIAL HURDLES FracTurk has faced challenges, including data standardization, integration with hospital systems, and ensuring equitable access in underserved regions. Despite these hurdles, 24 centres are now using the database, with positive feedback highlighting its clinical decision-support tools and culturally adapted features.
The database integrates patient demographics, clinical histories, diagnostic data, and follow-up
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