'Al-Adan' Achieves Milestone in Osteoporosis and Fracture Patient Care

AbdulKarim Al-Abdullah: Al-Adan Hospital Achieves a New Milestone by Receiving the Silver Star Classification for Its Fracture Liaison Service

Al-Adan Hospital has added a new achievement to its record, as its Fracture Liaison Service (FLS) program received the Silver Star classification from the International Osteoporosis Foundation (IOF) under the Capture the Fracture initiative.

This achievement marks the first accreditation of an FLS program in the State of Kuwait, and Al-Adan Hospital’s program is the second in the Gulf region to attain the Silver Star classification, according to records documented by the International Osteoporosis Foundation.

This classification reflects the advanced level the program has reached and the efforts made by the staff team in providing comprehensive care for patients suffering from fractures caused by osteoporosis, through follow-up, assessment, and prevention of recurrent fractures.

Dr. Khalil Al-Shuweiker, Head of the Internal Medicine Department at Al-Adan Hospital, stated in an interview with Al-Anbaa that this achievement represents an important step in developing the care system for osteoporosis patients, and enhancing early detection and intervention to reduce the risks of future fractures and their complications, thereby contributing to improving patients’ quality of life.

For her part, Dr. Absam Al-Bader, Head of the Medical Staff at Al-Adan Hospital, said in an interview with Al-Anbaa that the program’s receipt of this international classification represents a new milestone for Al-Adan Hospital, embodying the efforts of medical and technical personnel, their cooperation, and their commitment to applying best practices and global standards in healthcare delivery.

On her part, Dr. Shaima Al-Anazi, Consultant of Internal Medicine, Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism at Al-Adan Hospital, said in an interview with Al-Anbaa that the Fracture Liaison Service program contributes to enhancing comprehensive care for osteoporosis patients by evaluating patients after fractures, identifying risk factors, and developing appropriate treatment and preventive plans, which helps reduce the likelihood of recurrent fractures and limit their complications.

She noted that receiving the Silver Star classification reflects the team’s commitment to applying global standards and practices in the care of osteoporosis and fracture patients, and serves as an impetus to continue developing the service and enhancing the quality of care provided to patients.

This achievement constitutes an important step toward strengthening healthcare quality and preventing recurrent fractures, and supporting efforts aimed at improving bone health in the State of Kuwait.