Validation of the Dutch guidelines for dual X-ray absorptiometry measurement

British Journal of General Practice

Corien van der Sluijs¹  Arnold C Romeijnders¹  Jos J Ruskus¹  Victor J Pop¹  Noortje A Verdijk¹ 

[1] The Centre Of Research for Psychology in Somatic diseases, Medical Psychology and Neuropsychology, Tilburg University, Tilburg, the Netherlands

关键词: DEXA scan;    osteoporosis;    practice guideline;    predictive value of tests;    sensitivity and specificity;   

DOI  :  10.3399/bjgp09X420338

学科分类：卫生学

来源: Royal College of General Practitioners

【 摘 要 】

In Europe, a case-finding strategy for osteoporosis is recommended above widespread population-based screening. However, no universally accepted policy currently exists. In 2005, the Dutch College of General Practitioners published guidelines for GPs to select patients for dual energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA).

【 授权许可】

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