FBR_OC2_75 - (OPTIMIST-OP) Optimising screening and treatment of osteoporosis: Technical cooperation and Seminar to uniformize procedures and foster good practice

Portugal (PT)

Bilateral initiative facts

Promoter:
Nursing School of Lisbon (ESEL)(PT)
Bilateral initiative number:
PT-BI101
Initial cost:
€15,000
Initiative Types:
Preparation of partnership project or application
Study
Workshop or seminar
Partners:
Division of Rheumatology
Department of Internal Medicine
Sorlandet Hospital(NO)
Programme:
Bilateral Fund
Programme areas:
Research

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Description

This project aims:
1. To establish technical cooperation between Portugal and Norway to discuss and elaborate a study protocol to implement a pilot programme to screen and treat osteoporosis in people >65 years (OPTIMIST_OP). 
2. To develop educational materials (PowerPoints, pocket manual, videos) to train primary health care professionals’ teams (likewise to participating in the pilot program).
3. To develop educational materials (leaflets and videos) to provide citizens and patients with relevant information about a) “What is osteoporosis?”, b) “Exercises to strengthen muscles and bones”, c)

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