Pharmacist-Nutritionist Collaboration in Optimizing Vitamin D Supplementation in Osteoporotic Patients

Authors: Hend A. Alzamil, Mohammed S. Alanazi, Bader S. Alshammari, Nawaf F. Alharbi, Hessah A. Alqadeeb, Mamdouh S. Alotaibi, Hana M. Alsayegh, Moutaz F. Alluhaydan

DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.14274664

Short DOI: https://doi.org/g8tnfx

Country: Saudi Arabia

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Abstract: Osteoporosis is a common metabolic bone disorder characterized by reduced bone mass and increased fracture risk. This study aimed to evaluate the impact of collaborative care between pharmacists and clinical nutritionists on vitamin D optimization and related outcomes in osteoporotic patients at a tertiary hospital. A retrospective analysis of 150 patient records was conducted, comparing conventional care with an intervention group receiving collaborative care. Findings indicated that patients receiving collaborative care showed significantly greater improvements in serum 25(OH)D levels, adherence to supplementation, bone mineral density, and a reduction in fracture incidence compared to the control group. These results underscore the value of a multidisciplinary approach in optimizing vitamin D supplementation and improving bone health outcomes in osteoporotic patients.

Keywords: Osteoporosis, Vitamin D, Pharmacist, Clinical Nutritionist, Collaborative Care, Bone Mineral Density, Fracture Risk

Paper Id: 231764

Published On: 2020-07-07

Published In: Volume 8, Issue 4, July-August 2020

Cite This: Pharmacist-Nutritionist Collaboration in Optimizing Vitamin D Supplementation in Osteoporotic Patients - Hend A. Alzamil, Mohammed S. Alanazi, Bader S. Alshammari, Nawaf F. Alharbi, Hessah A. Alqadeeb, Mamdouh S. Alotaibi, Hana M. Alsayegh, Moutaz F. Alluhaydan - IJIRMPS Volume 8, Issue 4, July-August 2020. DOI 10.5281/zenodo.14274664

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