The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence has published its latest guidance on osteoporosis, supported by three members of the Society of Radiographers.
In the guideline, published on 29 July, the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) sets out the best practice for healthcare workers when treating patients with osteoporosis.
The SoR contributed to the drafting of the document, with support from Society members Lisa Field, Rosemary James and Jill Griffin.
Jeanette Carter, SoR professional officer for clinical imaging, said: “We at the Society are really grateful for the support of Rosie, Lisa and Jill in helping to formulate a response to NICE, without them it wouldn't be possible.
“Their expert insight is essential to ensure the voice of the radiographers is represented on such National guidance, particularly in an area that is so close to radiographers, in particular DXA (dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry) radiographers' hearts.”
Lisa Field is a consultant radiographer, clinical lead DXA service/radiology osteoporosis lead and associate lecturer, based at Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust. Rosie James is lead DXA radiographer/ FLS practitioner at Musgrove Park Hospital in Somerset. Jill Griffin is an expert DXA reporting radiographer at Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
The guidelines from NICE offer advice on identifying adults who are at risk of fragility fractures, risk assessment methods when caring for patients with osteoporosis, identifying vertebral fragility fractures and treatment criteria.
Targeted at health and social care practitioners, commissioners and providers, as well as patients, the NICE guidance was compiled following consultation with a range of healthcare organisations, including the Society and College of Radiographers.
Read the full guidance here.