University of Waterloo Study
Who’s running this?
Bone Health & Exercise Science Lab, University of Waterloo, with Osteoporosis Canada, the Ontario College of Family Physicians, and Amplify Care.
Objective
Understand how primary care teams use the 2023 Canadian osteoporosis guideline and what would make implementation easier.
What you’ll do
Join one online interview (45–60 minutes, in English).
We’ll ask about barriers, helps, and practical strategies for using the guideline.
Who can participate
Primary healthcare professionals in Canada with ≥2 years of practice who screen, diagnose, or manage osteoporosis in primary care.
Thank-you
Participants receive $198.
Interested?
Email a5liao@uwaterloo.ca.
We’ll send a brief demographics survey and book your interview.
New and Updates
HIp Fracture QBP
Health care professionals across Ontario can use the evidence-based guidance, measurement tools and implementation supports in Health Quality Ontario’s new Hip Fracture Quality Standard to improve the quality of hip fracture care.
Please reach out to Ontario Osteoporosis Strategy’s Regional Integration Lead in your area to be part of your Quality Improvement team as you implement the Hip Fracture QBP.
Too Fit to Fracture Booklet
What’s Inside:
Exercise tips to prevent falls and fractures
Safe movement and osteoporosis-friendly exercises
Guidance on yoga, Pilates, walking, running, and community classes
Tools to help you plan and structure your exercise routine
London Health Science Case Study
This report highlights the successful implementation of the Hip Fracture: Care for People With Fragility Fractures quality standard at the London Health Sciences Centre, specifically the Victoria Hospital site. Originally published in 2016 and updated in 2024, the quality standard has guided care across the province and nationally.
