Does Provider Type Affect Bone Health Surveillance in Chronic Pancreatitis?

Padmavathi Srivoleti; Allison L. Yang; David X. Jin; Peter A. Banks; Julia McNabb-Baltar

doi:https://doi.org/10.1007/s10620-020-06542-6

doi.org/10.1007/s10620-020-06542-6

Does Provider Type Affect Bone Health Surveillance in Chronic Pancreatitis?

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Digestive Diseases and Sciences3.10

Volume: 66, Issue: 7, Pages: 2235 - 2239

Published: Aug 20, 2020

Abstract

Bone density screening (DEXA) and vitamin D serum assay (Vit-D) are recommended in chronic pancreatitis, but adherence by providers is unknown. Assess DEXA/Vit-D testing according to provider type. A retrospective cohort study of chronic pancreatitis patients followed in a tertiary hospital (August 2017–2018) was conducted. Provider type was primary care (PCP), gastroenterologist, and pancreas specialist. Chi-square test and multivariable...