ECTS 35th European Symposium on Calcified Tissues. Barcelona, 2008: Meet the Professor

Meet the Professor

Juliet Compston

Development of guidelines for the treatment of osteoporosis

Topics to be covered

The guideline development process will be discussed, using the AGREE appraisal criteria as a framework. The importance of an evidence-based approach will be emphasised as well as the need to incorporate cost-effectiveness analyses. Implementation and audit of guidelines will be covered and similarities and differences in current national osteoporosis guidelines reviewed.

Educational goals

To understand the processes required for guidelines development
To understand the potential strengths and weaknesses of guidelines
To learn how the implementation of guidelines can be achieved
To understand the importance of guideline audit

Target audience

Predominantly clinicians and other health care professionals involved in osteoporosis management, also health policy makers and public health physicians.

Teaching methods

Informal and interactive.