Abstract
Osteoporosis affects children worldwide. These children are at increased risk of fractures from activities of daily living and may be restricted in their play secondary to this. Parents live in fear of causing a fracture during routine activities, and they worry about their children's future bone health. As nurses, we can make a difference at many levels in the lives of these children, their families, and other caregivers. We first need to understand what osteoporosis is, potential prevention strategies, and risk factors. We can then help to identify the child at high risk, educate them and their family, and be a resource for other caregivers and health professionals who are less familiar with childhood osteoporosis. From prevention to diagnosis, treatment and safe handling practices, pediatric nurses can have a positive influence in the lives of all children and families. In emergency rooms, operating rooms, patient care units, clinics and within the home, schools, or communities, nurses with knowledge of osteoporosis will impact the life of a child living with this often debilitating condition in many positive ways.
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