Susceptibility testing performed in general practice by urinary tract infections.

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: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: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：OBJECTIVE:To investigate the public knowledge of cardiovascular risk factors including hyperlipidaemia, and attitudes to changes in lifestyle and to the role of the primary health care in preventive work. DESIGN:Postal questionnaire. SETTING:A physically defined area in south-western Stockholm. SUBJECTS:1000 randoml...

journal_title：Scandinavian journal of primary health care

authors： Danielsson B,Aberg H

更新日期：1995-03-01 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：:Physical work load was assessed by doctors and patients to have contributed to the health problems leading to sickness certification in 48.4% of 1413 patients certified sick by 118 general practitioners in Buskerud county, Norway (1986). Correspondingly, psychological factors were considered contributory in 32.1%. The...

journal_title：Scandinavian journal of primary health care

authors： Tellnes G,Bruusgaard D,Sandvik L

更新日期：1990-03-01 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：:The mortality from ischaemic heart disease is higher in predominantly rural northern and western Sweden than in the more urban eastern and southern districts. This study was performed in a small semirural area in mid-Sweden with lower mortality from ischaemic heart disease in middle-aged men and higher mortality in mi...

journal_title：Scandinavian journal of primary health care

authors： Thorell B,Svärdsudd K

更新日期：1991-09-01 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 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: The objective of this study was to investigate the psychosocial consequences of receiving false-positive colorectal cancer (CRC) screening results, following a positive immunochemical faecal occult blood test. Design, setting, and subjects: We conducted a qualitative study with four semi-structured focus gr...

journal_title：Scandinavian journal of primary health care

authors： Toft EL,Kaae SE,Malmqvist J,Brodersen J

更新日期：2019-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To investigate the rate of diagnostic evaluation of dementia for patients in whom a suspicion of dementia was raised, and to investigate reasons why a diagnostic evaluation was not always being performed. DESIGN:A prospective study among elderly patients aged 65+, and a follow-up study. SETTING:In all, 17 g...

journal_title：Scandinavian journal of primary health care

authors： Waldorff FB,Rishøj S,Waldemar G

更新日期：2005-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To identify and describe variations in ways of experiencing asthma management among general practitioners (GPs) in Sweden. DESIGN:Descriptive and explorative study using a phenomenographic approach. Semi-structured tape-recorded face-to-face interviews, focusing on the GP's own experiences regarding asthma m...

journal_title：Scandinavian journal of primary health care

authors： Lundborg CS,Wahlström R,Dall'Alba G

更新日期：1999-12-01 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 explore the negative predictive value (NPV), positive predictive value (PPV), sensitivity, and specificity of natriuretic peptides, cut-off levels, and the impact of gender and age in elderly patients with systolic heart failure (HF). DESIGN:Cross-sectional exploratory study. SETTING:One primary healthca...

journal_title：Scandinavian journal of primary health care

authors： Olofsson M,Boman K

更新日期：2010-03-01 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 describe the occurrence of "health realists", "health pessimists" and "health optimists" in a non-patient population by identifying cases of concordance and discordance between doctor-evaluated health and self-evaluated health and to describe the distribution of selected life-style-related physiological ri...

journal_title：Scandinavian journal of primary health care

authors： Geest TA,Engberg M,Lauritzen T

更新日期：2004-09-01 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：:A questionnaire was sent in 1984 to 97 children with urticaria, who had previously been seen in Danish general practice during a period of three months in 1982. The questionnaire included questions about provoking factors and the course of the disease. Replies were received from 79 children, 46 of whom had experienced...

journal_title：Scandinavian journal of primary health care

authors： Sørensen HT,Christensen B,Kjaerulff E

更新日期：1987-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To assess the importance of long-term doctor-patient relationship, and to assess the effect of long-term treatment with beta-blockers of hypertensive women. DESIGN:A 25-year follow-up study of hypertensive women, compared with participants in a prospective population study of women of the same age. SETTING:...

journal_title：Scandinavian journal of primary health care

authors： Bengtsson C

更新日期：1999-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To analyse the relation of ethnicity, social deprivation (Underprivileged area, UPA-score), social class V, unemployment and overcrowding on age- and sex-standardized mortality ratio (SMR). DESIGN:This ecological study used the SMR for people under the age of 65 years as dependent variable. Mortality data fo...

journal_title：Scandinavian journal of primary health care

authors： Sundquist J,Bajekal M,Jarman B,Johansson SE

更新日期：1996-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To increase our knowledge about the diagnostic process in physiotherapy and to identify possible differential frames of reference. DESIGN:Video-recordings and semi-structured interviews of the participants. SETTING:Natural working settings, i.e. private institutes and patients' homes. PARTICIPANTS:Manual, ...

journal_title：Scandinavian journal of primary health care

authors： Thornquist E

更新日期：1994-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The study describes health, social situation, and contact with general practitioners in a random sample of non-institutionalized persons 70-95 years old in Denmark. There was a strong correlation between health and contact with general practitioners. A small group, 3% of the respondents, had no health problems, but ha...

journal_title：Scandinavian journal of primary health care

authors： Almind G,Holstein BE,Holst E,Due P

更新日期：1991-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine how often patients with musculoskeletal (MSK) complaints prescribed a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) subsequently consult their general practitioner (GP) with a non-serious adverse drug reaction (ADR). DESIGN:Cohort study. SETTING:A healthcare database containing the electronic GP...

journal_title：Scandinavian journal of primary health care

authors： Koffeman AR,Van Buul AR,Valkhoff VE,Jong GW,Bindels PJ,Sturkenboom MC,Van der Lei J,Luijsterburg PA,Bierma-Zeinstra SM

更新日期：2015-01-01 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 study the effects of applying an emergency department (ED) triage system, combined with extensive publicity in local media about the "right" use of emergency services, on the division of work between ED nurses and general practitioners (GPs). DESIGN:An observational and quasi-experimental study based on b...

journal_title：Scandinavian journal of primary health care

authors： Kantonen J,Lloyd R,Mattila J,Kauppila T,Menezes R

更新日期：2015-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To describe lipid-lowering treatment in a primary care setting and how well target levels are reached. Furthermore, the aim is to describe long-term adherence to treatment. DESIGN:Population-based cross-sectional study with follow-up. SETTING:A total of 139 general practices from three of five Danish region...

journal_title：Scandinavian journal of primary health care

authors： Graversen L,Christensen B,Borch-Johnsen K,Lauritzen T,Sandbaek A

更新日期：2011-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Approximately 98% of Danish citizens are listed with a general practice which they consult for medical advice. Although 85% of the population contact their general practitioner (GP) every year, little is known about these contacts. The aim of the present paper is to gain updated knowledge about patients' reas...

journal_title：Scandinavian journal of primary health care

authors： Moth G,Olesen F,Vedsted P

更新日期：2012-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To compare how newly initiated treatment with benzodiazepines, Z-hypnotics or both associates with the reception of disability pension among 40,661 individuals of a working age. DESIGN:Prescription register study. SETTING:Norwegian nationwide prescriptions socio-economic and disability status data. METHODS...

journal_title：Scandinavian journal of primary health care

authors： Tvete IF,Bjørner T,Skomedal T

更新日期：2017-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Health problems in female patients often confuse the general practitioner. Many of them are classified as "unspecific" or "various". Psychiatric, psychosomatic or musculosceletal diagnoses may imply a diagnostic level inadequate for proper solution of the problems. This study of middle-aged female patients assumes tha...

journal_title：Scandinavian journal of primary health care

authors： Malterud K

更新日期：1987-11-01 00:00:00