Commentary: An algorithm had moderate sensitivity for identifying older women in nursing homes at risk of fracture

Evidence-Based Nursing

Volumn 6, Issue 2, 2003, Pages 58-

  Edwards, Nancy ^a   Aminzadeh, Faranak ^b  

^a UNIVERSITY OF OTTAWA   (Canada)

^b Regional Geriatric Assessment Program of Ottawa   (Canada)

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EID: 84887873541     PISSN: 13676539     EISSN: 14689618     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1136/ebn.6.2.58     Document Type: Note

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3. Chandler JM, Zimmerman SI, Girman CJ, et al. Low bone mineral density and risk of fracture in white female nursing home residents. JAMA 2000;284:972-7.