Identification and diagnostic evaluation of possible dementia in general practice. A prospective study.

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The aim was to analyse differences between female and male general practitioners (GPs) in health status and lifestyle and compared with the general population in health-related quality of life. DESIGN:A simple random sample of 1004 GPs from the whole of Sweden (71.2%) participated in a survey in May 1996 abo...

journal_title：Scandinavian journal of primary health care

authors： Sundquist J,Johansson SE

更新日期：1999-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To examine care organization and practice behaviour in hypertension care among Swedish general practitioners. DESIGN:A postal questionnaire followed by a structured interview, in a two-step study design. SETTING:Uppsala-Orebro region in mid-Sweden (population 1.9 mill.) PARTICIPANTS:General practitioners e...

journal_title：Scandinavian journal of primary health care

authors： Ribacke M

更新日期：1993-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Objective: To compare information in sickness certificates and rehabilitation activities for patients with symptom diagnoses vs patients with disease specific diagnoses. Design: Retrospective case control study 2013-2014. Setting: Primary health care, Sweden. Subjects. Patients with new onset sickness certificates wit...

journal_title：Scandinavian journal of primary health care

authors： Starzmann K,Hjerpe P,Boström KB

更新日期：2019-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Objective: Investigating the state of generalism in medicine from the outlook of general practice. Line of argument: General practice developed when its pioneers, in continuing relationships, learnt to know their patients through the variety of medical situations. From the 50s, there is an increasing literature on the...

journal_title：Scandinavian journal of primary health care

authors： Rudebeck CE

更新日期：2019-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To analyse associations between symptoms and bacteriuria in uncomplicated lower urinary tract infection in women (LUTIW) and to evaluate outcome of therapy with three different regimens of pivmecillinam or placebo. DESIGN:Prospective, multicentre, randomized, double-blind, and placebo-controlled therapy stud...

journal_title：Scandinavian journal of primary health care

authors： Ferry SA,Holm SE,Stenlund H,Lundholm R,Monsen TJ

更新日期：2007-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:For general practitioners (GPs) dizziness is a challenging condition to deal with. Data on the management of dizziness in older patients are mostly lacking. Furthermore, it is unknown whether GPs attempt to decrease Fall Risk Increasing Drugs (FRIDs) use in the management of dizziness in older patients. The a...

journal_title：Scandinavian journal of primary health care

authors： Stam H,Harting T,Sluijs Mv,van Marum R,Horst Hv,Wouden JC,Maarsingh OR

更新日期：2016-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Patient-provider relationships with primary care and need for hospitalisations are related within the complex networks comprising healthcare. Our objective was to analyse mean days hospitalised, using registration status (active or passive listing) with a provider and number of consultations as proxies of pat...

journal_title：Scandinavian journal of primary health care

authors： Ranstad K,Midlöv P,Halling A

更新日期：2018-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Cluster headache (CH) may cause excruciating pain and not all patients get satisfactory help. Patient dissatisfaction with general practitioners (GPs) and neurologists, and use of complementary and alternative treatment (CAM) may reflect this. The authors studied patient satisfaction with doctors' treatment a...

journal_title：Scandinavian journal of primary health care

authors： Bekkelund SI,Ofte HK,Alstadhaug KB

更新日期：2014-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To study awareness and treatment of risk factors for cardiovascular disease in a primary care district where a screening program for hypercholesterolaemia involving one third of the population had been conducted 7 years earlier. DESIGN:A semi-structured telephone survey on four risk factors; blood pressure, ...

journal_title：Scandinavian journal of primary health care

authors： Ovhed I,Odeberg H,Troein M,Råstam L

更新日期：1998-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To explore the association between abdominal obesity and insulin resistance in patients with type 2 diabetes. DESIGN:A cross-sectional observational study. SETTING:Primary care in Skara, Sweden. SUBJECTS:A total of 198 men and 186 women with type 2 diabetes who consecutively completed an annual check-up in...

journal_title：Scandinavian journal of primary health care

authors： Bari MR,Ostgren CJ,Råstam L,Lindblad U

更新日期：2006-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To study the prevalence, aetiology and treatment of chronic leg and foot ulcers, and to estimate the nurse's time in wound management. DESIGN:A structured questionnaire with 19 questions about chronic ulcers and wound management was sent to all district and community nurses in the county during 1 week in Mar...

journal_title：Scandinavian journal of primary health care

authors： Oien RF,Håkansson A,Ovhed I,Hansen BU

更新日期：2000-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A prospective evaluation was made of an algorithm for a selective use of throat swabs in patients with sore throat in general practice. The algorithm states that a throat swab should be obtained (a) in all children younger than 15 years; (b) in patients aged 15 years or more who have pain on swallowing and at least th...

journal_title：Scandinavian journal of primary health care

authors： Hoffmann S

更新日期：1992-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Objective: To assess the use of point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) in Norwegian general practice.Design: Retrospective register study based on general practitioners' (GPs') reimbursement claims.Setting: Norwegian general practice excluding out-of-hours clinics in 2009, 2012 and 2016.Subjects: GPs who scanned patients fo...

journal_title：Scandinavian journal of primary health care

authors： Myklestul HC,Skonnord T,Brekke M

更新日期：2020-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To analyse the patterns of antibiotic prescription in the treatment of acute pharyngitis among a group of general practitioners (GPs). DESIGN:From the records of their patients, 11 specialists in general practice have collected post hoc data on their patients and on acute pharyngitis in the period from Octob...

journal_title：Scandinavian journal of primary health care

authors： Katić M,Katić V,Ivanković D,Culig J,Budak A

更新日期：2000-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The purpose of the present investigation was to describe dental health behaviour in an adult Danish population and to study whether oral hygiene habits and consumption of sweets were affected by living conditions. The study group comprised 749 persons in the age group 25-44 years (82% of the original sample) and data ...

journal_title：Scandinavian journal of primary health care

authors： Petersen PE

更新日期：1986-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Sputum colour plays an important role in the disease concepts for acute cough, both in the patients' and the doctors' view. However, it is unclear whether the sputum colour can be used for diagnosis of a bacterial infection. DESIGN:Cross-sectional study. SETTING:A total of 42 GP practices in Dusseldorf, Ger...

journal_title：Scandinavian journal of primary health care

authors： Altiner A,Wilm S,Däubener W,Bormann C,Pentzek M,Abholz HH,Scherer M

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Objective: The purpose of this research was to analyze psychometric information in the Brief Child Abuse Potential Inventory (BCAP) in a Finnish general population sample. Design: A self-report survey of parents in a primary health care setting and a hospital setting was used to evaluate the use of the BCAP. Setting: ...

journal_title：Scandinavian journal of primary health care

authors： Ellonen N,Rantanen H,Lepistö S,Helminen M,Paavilainen E

更新日期：2019-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:A clinical communicative method designed to promote the doctor's understanding of women's "undefined" disorders is presented and discussed. The method is composed of key questions, which are problem-oriented speech acts, inviting the patient to share with the doctor her conception of illness. The questions a...

journal_title：Scandinavian journal of primary health care

authors： Malterud K

更新日期：1994-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To examine whether vaginal application of Lactobacillus casei v. rhamnosus reduces the reinfection rate in cystitis-prone women. DESIGN:A controlled, randomized, double-blind clinical trial. SETTING:Division for General Practice, University of Bergen, Norway. INTERVENTION:Vaginal application of lactobacill...

journal_title：Scandinavian journal of primary health care

authors： Baerheim A,Larsen E,Digranes A

更新日期：1994-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To develop a group-based treatment programme in primary health care for women with chronic muscle pain, and adjust programme development according to experiences obtained by the participating women and health personnel. The aim of the programme was to help the women develop a tool for handling their chronic s...

journal_title：Scandinavian journal of primary health care

authors： Steihaug S,Ahlsen B,Malterud K

更新日期：2001-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:During the waiting time for upper gastrointestinal endoscopy 165 patients with dyspepsia completed a questionnaire and a diary for daily measurements of the symptoms pain, heartburn, and global complaints. 23 patients (14%) had peptic ulcer disease (PUD), 18 oesophagitis (11%), and the rest were labelled nonulcer dysp...

journal_title：Scandinavian journal of primary health care

authors： Johannessen T,Petersen H,Kristensen P,Kleveland PM,Dybdahl J,Sandvik AK,Brenna E,Waldum H

更新日期：1993-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To assess the incidence of whiplash associated disorders (WAD) after minor whiplash injuries in car accidents. DESIGN:A cohort defined by means of a health-care-based registration of traffic injuries and followed up by postal questionnaire after 12 months. SETTING:Primary and hospital care in a Swedish midd...

journal_title：Scandinavian journal of primary health care

authors： Herrström P,Lannerbro-Geijer G,Högstedt B

更新日期：2000-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Insulin resistance was evaluated in 807 middle-aged subjects at a health survey, with use of an index measured in 75 g oral glucose tolerance tests. The mean value of insulin resistance was higher in a hypertensive group than among the normotensives, independent of body mass index, physical activity, smoking sex, age,...

journal_title：Scandinavian journal of primary health care

authors： Cederholm J,Wibell L

更新日期：1991-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To study changes in Finnish GPs' child-psychiatric networks over a one-year period. DESIGN:Postal questionnaire. SETTING:Health centres in the area of Tampere University Hospital with a catchment population of one million. INTERVENTION:A one-off course in the field of child psychiatry was held 56 times in ...

journal_title：Scandinavian journal of primary health care

authors： Heikkinen A,Puura K,Mattila K

更新日期：2005-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The general practitioners dealing with cancer has other parameters than statistics of incidence and prevalence. In 400 consecutive interviews with patients in general practice when asked if the consultation was brought about because of fear or thoughts of cancer, eight % answered "yes" and 11% "partly". When asked if ...

journal_title：Scandinavian journal of primary health care

authors： Nylenna M

更新日期：1984-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Introduction: Little is known about the indications general practitioners (GPs) perceive as relevant for performing gynaecological examinations (GEs), how GPs master the GE and associated procedures, and how they handle the sensitive nature of GEs. Methods: In 2015, 70 medical students at the University of Bergen dist...

journal_title：Scandinavian journal of primary health care

authors： Hjörleifsson S,Bjorvatn B,Meland E,Rørtveit G,Hannestad Y,Bondevik GT

更新日期：2019-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To determine the number, the nature and the circumstances of home accidents managed in general practices, and to compare the results with the European Home and Leisure Accidents Surveillance System (EHLASS) data. DESIGN:A prospective population survey of all domestic accidents managed in 138 sentinel genera...

journal_title：Scandinavian journal of primary health care

authors： Devroey D,Van Casteren V,Walckiers D

更新日期：2002-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In this report a review is given on research and development work in primary health care (PHC) in Sweden. PHC has by tradition been very weak in Sweden. As a result of the new Health Care Act of 1983, however, PHC has entered an era of rapid development. A brief historical description of primary health care research a...

journal_title：Scandinavian journal of primary health care

authors： Haglund BJ

更新日期：1985-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Study how GPs assess mental function when a health certificate for elderly drivers has to be issued. DESIGN:Postal questionnaire survey. SETTING:Nationwide survey. SUBJECTS:Random sample of 532 Norwegian general practitioners, response rate 54%. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES:Open and closed questions. RESULTS:Va...

journal_title：Scandinavian journal of primary health care

authors： Braekhus A,Engedal K

更新日期：1996-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This paper first explores what Health for All (HFA) means as a policy goal. It calls for major changes in health care. In the European Region of WHO, 38 targets show how approaches to health problems, lifestyles, environment, health care and support measures (e.g., planning, management and training) should be changed ...

journal_title：Scandinavian journal of primary health care

authors： Vuori H

更新日期：1992-03-01 00:00:00