Outcomes according to guideline
| Guideline | Applicable to | DXA | Treatment recommended | High risk not recommended treatment | Low risk unnecessarily treated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BSG | 100% (132) | 88% (116) | 30% (39) | 8% (7/93) | 62% (24/39) |
| NICE | 30% (40) | 17% (7) | 12% (5) | 3% (1/35) | 60% (3/5) |
| FRAX/NOGG | 78% (103) | 27% (28) | 15% (15) | 13% (11/88) | 40% (6/15) |
BSG, British Society of Gastroenterology; DXA, dual-emission x-ray absorptiometry; FRAX, fracture risk assessment tool; NICE, National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence; NOGG, National Osteoporosis Guidelines Group.