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    Okuda, R.; Osaki, M.; Saeki, Y.; Okano, T.; Tsuda, K.; Nakamura, T.; Morio, Y.; Nagashima, H.; Hagino, H.

    Osteoporosis international, 07/2022, Letnik: 33, Številka: 7
    Journal Article

    Summary We examined the effects of the coordinator-based intervention on quality of life (QOL) in the aftermath of a fragility fracture, as well as factors predictive of post-fracture QOL. The coordinator-based interventions mitigated the decrease in QOL. Secondary fracture after primary fracture, however, was a significant predictor of lower QOL. Purpose This study aimed to determine the effects of the coordinator-based intervention on QOL in the aftermath of a fragility fracture, as well as factors predictive of post-fracture QOL, in an Asian population. Methods Patients with new fractures in the intervention group received the coordinator-based intervention by a designated nurse certified as a coordinator, within 3 months of injury. QOL was evaluated using the Japanese version of the EuroQol 5 Dimension 5 Level (EQ-5D-5L) scale  before the fracture (through patient recollections) and at 0.5, 1, and 2 years after the primary fracture. Results Data for 141 patients were analyzed: 70 in the liaison intervention (LI) group and 71 in the non-LI group. Significant intervention effects on QOL were observed at 6 months after the fracture; the QOL score was 0.079 points higher in the LI group than in the non-LI group ( p =0.019). Further, the LI group reported significantly less pain/discomfort at 2 years after the fracture, compared to the non-LI group ( p =0.037). In addition, secondary fractures were found to significantly prevent improvement and maintenance of QOL during the recovery period ( p =0.015). Conclusion Short-term intervention effects were observable 6 months after the primary fracture, with the LI group mitigated the decrease in QOL. Few patients in the LI group reported pain/discomfort 2 years after the fracture, but there is uncertainty regarding its clinical significance. Secondary fracture after initial injury was a significant predictor of lower QOL after a fracture.