Key questions--a strategy for modifying clinical communication. Transforming tacit skills into a clinical method.

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Low plasma (p)-albumin and p-calcium concentrations are associated with increased mortality in hospitalised patients. There are few studies addressing this in primary care. Low p-calcium has been associated with mortality, but it is not known whether this applies to p-albumin. Could p-albumin and p-calcium be...

journal_title：Scandinavian journal of primary health care

authors： Dalemo S,Boström KB,Hjerpe P

更新日期：2020-12-01 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：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: It is generally expected that the growth of the older population will lead to an increase in the use of health care services. The aim was to examine the changes in the number of visits made to general practitioners (GP) by the older age groups, and whether such changes were associated with changes in mortal...

journal_title：Scandinavian journal of primary health care

authors： Mustonen K,Kauppila T,Rahkonen O,Kantonen J,Raina M,Mäki T,Pitkälä K

更新日期：2019-12-01 00:00:00

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：:A group of 235 persons (180 adults and 55 children 0-15 years old) recorded symptoms of upper respiratory tract infection daily during two three-month periods (autumn 1986 and spring 1987). Samples for culture were taken from the nasopharynx and throat once during each period. Fifteen per cent of asymptomatic subjects...

journal_title：Scandinavian journal of primary health care

authors： Schwan A,Eriksson M,Eriksson BM,Carlson U,Petterson E,Sandblom M,Tibblin G

更新日期：1989-12-01 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:The aim of the study was to describe patients' experience of yoga as a treatment for hypertension, as well as their experience of living with hypertension. DESIGN:Qualitative interview study Method and materials: In 2013-2014, in southern Sweden, patients with hypertension from three health care centres were...

journal_title：Scandinavian journal of primary health care

authors： Wolff M,Brorsson A,Midlöv P,Sundquist K,Strandberg EL

更新日期：2017-12-01 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：:The present study describes the use of phenoxymethylpenicillin and broad-spectrum penicillin for the treatment of sinusitis in general practice, in relation to some variables related to the prescribing doctors: region (county), practice form (single-handed or partnership), and the doctors' seniority (year of graduatio...

journal_title：Scandinavian journal of primary health care

authors： Bro F,Mabeck CE

更新日期：1988-09-01 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：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: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:It is logical that tailoring implementation strategies to address identified determinants of adherence to clinical practice guidelines should improve adherence. This study aimed to identify and prioritize determinants of adherence to six recommendations for elderly patients with depression. DESIGN AND SETTIN...

journal_title：Scandinavian journal of primary health care

authors： Aakhus E,Oxman AD,Flottorp SA

更新日期：2014-12-01 00:00:00

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 examine the access, workload, duties, commitments and quality standards of primary care physicians (GPs) resulting from out-of-hours service. SETTING:All GPs (n = 96) in rural Iceland. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES:Answers to a postal survey. RESULTS:The participation rate was 80%. The GPs estimated that in 97...

journal_title：Scandinavian journal of primary health care

authors： Olafsson G,Sigurdsson JA

更新日期：2000-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In a multipractice prevalence study of uncomplicated urinary tract infection (UTI) in primary health care (PHC), with 355 episodes in 302 individuals during one month, 93% of the episodes occurred in females and Escherichia coli was the dominating causative organism (77%). Most episodes of UTI (84%) were acute and ass...

journal_title：Scandinavian journal of primary health care

authors： Ferry S,Burman LG,Mattsson B

更新日期：1987-09-01 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：OBJECTIVE:To explore patients' views about what they would or would not like to read on the computer screen, and how this might be managed. DESIGN:A qualitative study using semi-structured interviews with patients who had recently consulted, and who were representative of the age-sex structure of our practice populati...

journal_title：Scandinavian journal of primary health care

authors： Ridsdale L,Hudd S

更新日期：1997-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Consultation time has a serious impact on physicians' work and patient satisfaction. No systematic study of consultation time in general practice in Slovenia has yet been carried out. The aim of the present study was to measure consultation time, to identify the factors influencing it, and to study the influe...

journal_title：Scandinavian journal of primary health care

authors： Petek Ster M,Svab I,Zivcec Kalan G

更新日期：2008-01-01 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 cross-sectional study carried out among 269 mother-infant pairs in Istanbul showed that the majority of infants began receiving regular complements or had been weaned before the age of three months. A prospective study carried out among 24 mothers beginning the last month of pregnancy and continuing until the time w...

journal_title：Scandinavian journal of primary health care

authors： Kocturk TO

更新日期：1986-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The objective was to study primary healthcare patients' understanding of their diagnosis of heart failure (HF), using patients treated for diabetes mellitus (DM) as a comparative group. DESIGN:A cross-sectional community based study. SETTING:Karlskrona community situated on the Swedish south-east coast with...

journal_title：Scandinavian journal of primary health care

authors： Halling A,Berglund J

更新日期：2006-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:During one year, 1979-80, all the contacts between the 836 inhabitants of Upernavik town and the local medical officers were recorded. In the 737 native Greenlanders 1006 contacts (41%) were caused by infectious diseases, representing 705 episodes of disease. The number of contacts per episode of disease was similar i...

journal_title：Scandinavian journal of primary health care

authors： Bjerregaard P

更新日期：1985-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The objectives of this study were to explore how frequently group A streptococci (GAS) were giving additional cases of clinical GAS tonsillitis within the households and to analyse predictors for such spread of GAS infection. SETTING:Two Norwegian general practice populations in Stokke and Kongsberg communit...

journal_title：Scandinavian journal of primary health care

authors： Lindbaek M,Høiby EA,Lermark G,Steinsholt IM,Hjortdahl P

更新日期：2004-12-01 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：BACKGROUND:Self-rated health (SRH) measures one's current general health and is a widely used health indicator. Sleep problems, somatic health complaints, and unmet needs in interpersonal relationships are suspected to influence SRH, but studies in primary health care settings are sparse. OBJECTIVE:To examine the asso...

journal_title：Scandinavian journal of primary health care

authors： Mildestvedt T,Herikstad VV,Undheim I,Bjorvatn B,Meland E

更新日期：2018-09-01 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：:The present study investigates the feasibility of the clinical differentiation between patients with beta-haemolytic streptococcal pharyngitis from those with pharyngitis caused by other agents, based on the patients' symptoms, symptom duration, and the clinical findings. Twenty-four general practitioners recruited 22...

journal_title：Scandinavian journal of primary health care

authors： Hjortdahl P,Laerum E,Mowinckel P

更新日期：1988-11-01 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