Scandinavian journal of primary health care
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Scand J Prim Health Care · Mar 2007
Evaluation of the quality of drug therapy among elderly patients in nursing homes.
To evaluate drug therapy quality among elderly nursing home residents. Secondary aims were to compare quality in young and old elderly and to determine whether number of prescribers affected quality of drug therapy. ⋯ Computerized quality assurance systems can provide support for healthcare providers. Quality indicators should be modified to give maximum support for users.
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Scand J Prim Health Care · Mar 2007
Randomized Controlled Trial Multicenter Study Comparative StudyClinical and bacteriological outcome of different doses and duration of pivmecillinam compared with placebo therapy of uncomplicated lower urinary tract infection in women: the LUTIW project.
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. ⋯ Symptoms are not conclusive for diagnosis of LUTIW. Pivmecillinam therapies are superior to placebo and seven days regimens are more efficient than three days. Pivmecillinam 200 mg x 2 x 7 days is recommended as a first-line therapy for LUTIW.
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Scand J Prim Health Care · Mar 2007
General practitioners' views on radiology reports of plain radiography for back pain.
To identify and describe general practitioners' (GPs') views on radiology reports, using plain radiography for back pain as the case. ⋯ These results can help to improve communication between radiologists and GPs. The issues identified in this study could be further investigated in studies that can quantify GPs' satisfaction with radiology reports in relation to characteristics of the GP, the radiologist, and the referral information.