Illness and disease in female patients. II. A study of consultation techniques designed to improve the exploration of illness in general practice.

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Hypertension is a major cause of cardiovascular disease. Nevertheless, blood pressure (BP) is often inadequately treated. We studied visit patterns at primary health care centres (PHCCs) and their relation to individual BP control. DESIGN AND SETTING:Cross-sectional register-based study on all patients with ...

journal_title：Scandinavian journal of primary health care

authors： Ödesjö H,Adamsson Eryd S,Franzén S,Hjerpe P,Manhem K,Rosengren A,Thorn J,Björck S

更新日期：2019-03-01 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：OBJECTIVE:To explore the medically unexplained disorders by examining endpoints of irresolute diagnostic strategies. DESIGN:Qualitative observational study based on audio-taped general practice consultations, editing analysis style inspired by Giorgi's phenomenological approach. SETTING:Primary health care. SUBJECTS...

journal_title：Scandinavian journal of primary health care

authors： Undeland M,Malterud K

更新日期：2002-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To explore whether the patient-list system, recently introduced in general practice, has influenced general practitioners' (GPs') self-perception as gatekeepers. DESIGN:Structured focus group interviews with GPs and a short self-administered questionnaire. SETTING:Primary care within the public health care ...

journal_title：Scandinavian journal of primary health care

authors： Carlsen B,Norheim OF

更新日期：2003-12-01 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:To compare the likelihood of being a frequent attender (FA) to general practice among native Norwegians and immigrants, and to study socioeconomic and morbidity factors associated with being a FA for natives and immigrants. DESIGN, SETTING AND SUBJECTS:Linked register data for all inhabitants in Norway with ...

journal_title：Scandinavian journal of primary health care

authors： Diaz E,Gimeno-Feliu LA,Calderón-Larrañaga A,Prados-Torres A

更新日期：2014-12-01 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：OBJECTIVE:To find a method for quality assessment in primary health care and to apply this method on a defined disease. DESIGN:General practitioners and hospital doctors worked out a programme for evaluating the quality of outpatient care of patients with insulin treated diabetes as one of five tracers. An expert comm...

journal_title：Scandinavian journal of primary health care

authors： Lindström K,Berg L,Rylander B,Hagman A,Olsson L,Bengtsson C

更新日期：1997-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the usefulness of medical audit of GPs' antibiotic prescription habits. DESIGN:Medical audit according to the APO method. Registration of antibiotic prescriptions for respiratory tract infections during a 3 year period. Intervention with courses, visits to the laboratory, and distribution of reco...

journal_title：Scandinavian journal of primary health care

authors： Munck AP,Gahrn-Hansen B,Søgaard P,Søgaard J

更新日期：1999-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Background: Despite the potential benefits of physician-staffed Helicopter Emergency Medical Service (HEMS), many dispatches to primary HEMS missions in Norway are cancelled before patient encounter. Information is sparse regarding the health consequences when medically indicated HEMS missions are cancelled and the pa...

journal_title：Scandinavian journal of primary health care

authors： Zakariassen E,Østerås Ø,Nystøyl DS,Breidablik HJ,Solheim E,Brattebø G,Ellensen VS,Hoff JM,Hordnes K,Aksnes A,Heltne JK,Hunskaar S,Hotvedt R

更新日期：2019-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To assess the effect on referral rate when GPs are given a better opportunity to send their patients to specialists for consultation. DESIGN:Intervention study with a control group. SETTING AND SUBJECTS:A 34-month experiment in the City of Turku. The experimental group consisted of 10 GPs working in municip...

journal_title：Scandinavian journal of primary health care

authors： Linnala A,Aromaa A,Mattila K

更新日期：2001-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To study associations between dairy fat intake and development of central obesity. DESIGN:A prospective population-based cohort study with two surveys 12 years apart. SETTING:Nine municipalities selected from different parts of Sweden representing the rural areas in the country. SUBJECTS:1782 men (farmers ...

journal_title：Scandinavian journal of primary health care

authors： Holmberg S,Thelin A

更新日期：2013-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Patients and general practitioners in northern Norway were asked their opinion on the doctors' use of a white coat in the consultation. 51.9% of the patients wanted their doctor not to wear a white coat, whereas 11.7% of the doctors never wore one. 5.7% of the doctors' staff members never wore a white coat. The patien...

journal_title：Scandinavian journal of primary health care

authors： Anvik T

更新日期：1990-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:This study investigated general practitioners' responses to three scenarios in which patients consulted regarding genetic conditions. DESIGN:Self-completed postal study. Setting. Primary care in Northern Ireland. SUBJECTS:Questionnaire were distributed to all the GPs in Northern Ireland (n = 1079). A total ...

journal_title：Scandinavian journal of primary health care

authors： McCann S,MacAuley D,Barnett Y

更新日期：2005-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To investigate the relationship between the length of a medical consultation in a general practice setting and the biopsychosocial information obtained by the physician, and to explore the characteristics of young physicians obtaining comprehensive, especially psychosocial information. DESIGN:A prospective,...

journal_title：Scandinavian journal of primary health care

authors： Gude T,Vaglum P,Anvik T,Bærheim A,Grimstad H

更新日期：2013-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate barriers to adherence to hypertension guidelines among publicly employed general practitioners (GPs). DESIGN:Questionnaire-based survey distributed to GPs in 24 randomly selected primary care centres in the Region of Skåne in southern Sweden. SUBJECTS:A total of 109 GPs received a self-administe...

journal_title：Scandinavian journal of primary health care

authors： Midlöv P,Ekesbo R,Johansson L,Gerward S,Persson K,Nerbrand C,Hedblad B

更新日期：2008-01-01 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:On the basis of emerging research evidence, this review aims to discuss the importance of the context surrounding the doctor-patient encounter for the success of treatment. DESIGN AND SETTING:Discussion paper based on placebo-nocebo and pain studies conducted in the western world. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES:Lite...

journal_title：Scandinavian journal of primary health care

authors： Lucassen P,Olesen F

更新日期：2016-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:How do physician visits vary when GPs are given the opportunity to send their patients to private specialists for consultation rather than simply to hospital outpatient clinics. DESIGN:An experimental study. SETTING AND SUBJECTS:In the City of Turku, 3 populations were served over 34 months by different ser...

journal_title：Scandinavian journal of primary health care

authors： Linnala A,Aromaa A,Mattila K

更新日期：2003-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:One hundred and fifty women who brought a home-voided urine sample to a general practitioner were asked at the same consultation to provide another sample under controlled conditions. Seventy-three women had lower urinary tract symptoms and 77 were asymptomatic. The two samples were analysed for pyuria (greater than o...

journal_title：Scandinavian journal of primary health care

authors： Baerheim A,Laerum E

更新日期：1990-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Ten study populations sampled from a total of 86 communities in a rural Ethiopian area, have been registered and followed for a period of four years. A baseline census revealed a median age of 15 years, a literacy rate of 24%, poor housing and environmental conditions, and low utilization of the existing health care f...

journal_title：Scandinavian journal of primary health care

authors： Shamebo D,Sandström A,Wall S

更新日期：1992-09-01 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 trend in premature mortality (before 75 years of age) from ischaemic heart disease (IHD) in a Swedish primary health care district compared to communities of similar demographic situation and all Sweden. DESIGN:Mortality from IHD in men and women was compared between the community of Habo and ot...

journal_title：Scandinavian journal of primary health care

authors： Lingfors H,Persson LG,Lindström K,Ljungquist B,Bengtsson C

更新日期：2002-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The clinical set-up in primary health care, with a specially trained nurse, a dietician, and a chiropodist under the supervision of general practitioners and giving patient education high priority, is evaluated after ten years in practice. Of the 391 patients cared for, 352 had non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus,...

journal_title：Scandinavian journal of primary health care

authors： Falkenberg M

更新日期：1990-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The aim of the study was to explore whether or not the influx of patients to a GP's practice is associated with satisfaction with the GP. DESIGN:Persons in the Norwegian Living Condition Survey answered a questionnaire on satisfaction with their GP. The data on satisfaction were merged with registered inform...

journal_title：Scandinavian journal of primary health care

authors： Lurås H

更新日期：2007-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Self-assessed well-being has been shown to be related to earlier medical events and to be a predictor of mortality. 50-year-old men and women (n = 314) in Kungsör were invited to an examination for traditional risk factors for cardiovascular diseases and different aspects of self-assessed well-being. The differences b...

journal_title：Scandinavian journal of primary health care

authors： Thorell B,Svärdsudd K

更新日期：1990-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To investigate daytime sleepiness and napping in relation to nocturnal sleep, health, and medication. DESIGN:An epidemiological survey using a questionnaire. SETTING:The county of Jämtland in northern Sweden. SUBJECTS:3669 randomly selected women aged 40-64 years, with a similar number of women in each 5-y...

journal_title：Scandinavian journal of primary health care

authors： Asplund R,Aberg H

更新日期：1998-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To compare prospectively the effect of manual treatment such as manipulation, specific mobilization, muscle stretching, auto-traction, and cortisone injections with standardized conventional but optimized activating treatment by primary health care teams. DESIGN:Prospective controlled multicentre trial with ...

journal_title：Scandinavian journal of primary health care

authors： Blomberg S,Svärdsudd K,Tibblin G

更新日期：1993-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To test the reliability and validity of morbidity data recorded by general practitioners (family physicians) on structured recording forms in active data collection systems. DESIGN:The consulting general practitioner recorded the problems managed at 347 video-taped doctor-patient contacts. Two observers inde...

journal_title：Scandinavian journal of primary health care

authors： Britt H,Angelis M,Harris E

更新日期：1998-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To study factors of importance for participation in parental education within routine child health care. DESIGN:All parents of children born during 1 year were invited by the district nurse to participate in parental education; their participation during the infant year was registered. SETTING:Catchment are...

journal_title：Scandinavian journal of primary health care

authors： Petersson C,Petersson K,Håkansson A

更新日期：2003-03-01 00:00:00