Organisational And Clinical Approach To Osteoporosis In Rheumatology: Op-Ser-Excellence Survey And Consensus

Objective: To determine and analyse the organisational approach adopted by Spanish rheumatologists to osteoporosis (OP) to define strategic priorities.Material and method: A group of experts designed a questionnaire on OP in the rheumatologist practice. The survey was sent to the Spanish Society of Rheumatology (SER) members. Through the Delphi round, strategic priorities were agreed upon in OP.Results: The priorities are: 1) The SER should promote the inclusion of OP in 100% of the services and expand the training offer; 2) Rheumatology services should promote the role of the nurse in OP, promote quality indicators and referral protocols agreed with primary care in addition to promoting their training in this area; 3) The SER and Rheumatology services should promote electronic consultation, OP monographic clinics and participation in Fracture Liaison Service units.Conclusions: Strategic priorities in OP help identify areas of improvement at organisational, structural and quality standards level in this pathology. (C) 2019 Elsevier Espana, S.L.U. and Sociedad Espahola de Reumatologia y Colegio Mexicano de Reumatologia. All rights reserved.