About the Strategy
Osteoporosis Strategy for Long-Term Care gives healthcare professionals, seniors, and their families access to quality information and resources regarding osteoporosis and fracture prevention.
Select Publications
Enhancing opportunities for physical activity among long-term care residents: a narrative review. [McArthur C, 2019 Journal of Clinical Outcomes Management]
Building Capacity in Long-Term Care: Supporting Homes to Provide Intravenous Therapy. [Papaioannou A, et al. 2018]
A scoping review of physical rehabilitation in long-term care: interventions, outcomes, and tools. [McArthur C et al. 2017]
Comparative trends in incident rates for all long-term care and community dwelling seniors in Ontario Canada 2002-2012 [Papaioannou A et al. Osteoporos Int. 2016]
Why is the FRS important?
- The FRS is the first tool of its kind developed specifically for the LTC population. It makes assessment for fractures easy
- Improved quality of life for residents – fractures can have life-changing and debilitating consequences.
- Improved care to reduce pain, disability, and transfers to hospital.
How can I access the FRS?
The FRS is embedded in MDS 2.0 software as provided by PointClickCare or the LTCF. Ask your software vendor about your home’s FRS implementation status.
Fracture Prevention Guidelines
