The osteoporosis
Section: Metas - Actualización de cuidados enfermeros
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De la Torre Aboki J, Vela Casasempere P. La osteoporosis. Metas de Enferm nov 2008; 11(9): 50-56
Authors
1Jenny de la Torre Aboki, 2Paloma Vela Casasempere
Position
1Enfermera. Sección de Reumatología. Hospital General Universitario de Alicante.2Reumatóloga. Sección de Reumatología del Hospital General Universitario de Alicante.
Contact address
Sección de Reumatología. Hospital General Universitario de Alicante. C/ Pintor Baeza, s/n. 03010 Alicante.
Contact email: delatorre_jen@gua.es
Abstract
Osteoporosis (Op) is a systemic disease of the bones characterized by reduced bone resistance, leading to an increased risk of fracture. The prevalence of Op in our population is estimated to be 3.6% in people over the age of 20. Op is more common in females, the ratio female/male being approximately 2:1. Age is the most important factor which determines low bone mineral density. Op per se must not be considered a disease, but rather a condition which leads to fractures. Nursing care for this pathology can be of great importance to facilitate the patient’s self-care and effective coping with the disease, and should be focused on structured healthcare programs aimed directly at these patients.
This article, the fifth in a series dealing with nursing care in rheumatology, presents osteoporosis, covering its general characteristics, its clinical manifestations and the management of these patients’ therapeutic regime.
Keywords:
rheumatology nursing; osteoporosis; fractures; healthcare educationcare plan
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