Presentation Type
Poster
Department
Biological Science
Location
Walker Conference Center B
Description
Objective: There are 37 million fractures that occur annually around the world which is equal to 70 fractures per minute (Epidemiology Of Osteoporosis And Fragility Fractures, 2024). It is estimated the mortality rate following a hip fracture is 20-40% within one year (Epidemiology of osteoporosis and fragility fractures, 2024). A literature review was performed to explore primary prevention techniques for reducing osteoporotic hip fractures. This guided the research question: "In individuals aged 65 and older living with osteoporosis, what is the effectiveness of calcium with vitamin D supplementation and weight-bearing exercises in reducing the occurrence of osteoporotic hip fractures?"
Methods: A literature review was conducted using Proquest to identify evidenced based best practices for prevention of osteoporotic hip fractures. A Boolean search strategy was utilized using “AND” with keywords: osteoporosis, hip fracture reduction, geriatric, calcium, vitamin D, weight bearing exercise, and bone mineral density. The article search included filters for full text articles, peer reviewed articles, and articles published within the last five years. An abstract and title review narrowed down the most relevant articles for the highest levels of evidence.
Results: Four total articles were selected for review that included; two systematic reviews on weight bearing exercise; one meta-analysis and one randomized controlled study on calcium-vitamin D. The systematic review articles provided evidence for weight bearing exercises, while the meta analysis and randomized controlled studies revealed calcium and vitamin D were effective interventions to help reduce osteoprotic hip fractures.
Conclusion: The review of the literature provides evidence that both interventions are effective in the reduction of falls resulting in osteoporotic hip fractures. The interventions prevent bone loss and will reduce hip fracture occurrence associated with osteoporosis. The evidence reviewed supports the utilization of calcium and vitamin D and weight-bearing exercises. These interventions can be adopted as a generalized primary prevention strategy toward reducing osteoporotic hip fractures. Further research is necessary to indicate long-term effectiveness.
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Effects of Exercise, Calcium and Vitamin D on Those 65 and Older Living with Osteoporosis
Walker Conference Center B
Objective: There are 37 million fractures that occur annually around the world which is equal to 70 fractures per minute (Epidemiology Of Osteoporosis And Fragility Fractures, 2024). It is estimated the mortality rate following a hip fracture is 20-40% within one year (Epidemiology of osteoporosis and fragility fractures, 2024). A literature review was performed to explore primary prevention techniques for reducing osteoporotic hip fractures. This guided the research question: "In individuals aged 65 and older living with osteoporosis, what is the effectiveness of calcium with vitamin D supplementation and weight-bearing exercises in reducing the occurrence of osteoporotic hip fractures?"
Methods: A literature review was conducted using Proquest to identify evidenced based best practices for prevention of osteoporotic hip fractures. A Boolean search strategy was utilized using “AND” with keywords: osteoporosis, hip fracture reduction, geriatric, calcium, vitamin D, weight bearing exercise, and bone mineral density. The article search included filters for full text articles, peer reviewed articles, and articles published within the last five years. An abstract and title review narrowed down the most relevant articles for the highest levels of evidence.
Results: Four total articles were selected for review that included; two systematic reviews on weight bearing exercise; one meta-analysis and one randomized controlled study on calcium-vitamin D. The systematic review articles provided evidence for weight bearing exercises, while the meta analysis and randomized controlled studies revealed calcium and vitamin D were effective interventions to help reduce osteoprotic hip fractures.
Conclusion: The review of the literature provides evidence that both interventions are effective in the reduction of falls resulting in osteoporotic hip fractures. The interventions prevent bone loss and will reduce hip fracture occurrence associated with osteoporosis. The evidence reviewed supports the utilization of calcium and vitamin D and weight-bearing exercises. These interventions can be adopted as a generalized primary prevention strategy toward reducing osteoporotic hip fractures. Further research is necessary to indicate long-term effectiveness.
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This poster was presented in partial fulfillment of the Nursing Evidence Research (NURS 3133) course taught by Dr. Carol Carter.