Scandinavian journal of primary health care
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Scand J Prim Health Care · Mar 2002
The relation between sale of antimicrobial drugs and antibiotic resistance in uropathogens in general practice.
Overuse of antimicrobial drugs has resulted in an alarming increase in bacterial resistance in most countries. The relevance for general practice is unknown. ⋯ The impact of the antimicrobial sale on resistance in uropathogens seems less than expected at the general practice level, even though local microbiological reports mention fairly high antibiotic resistance data. Adapted methods for following-up bacterial resistance evolution in general practice are needed.
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Scand J Prim Health Care · Dec 2001
Comparative StudyHealth status and service utilisation of older people in different European countries.
Care of elderly demands more and more resources. The purpose of this study was to compare the health of the elderly and the differences in utilisation of services. ⋯ Cultural differences probably explain most of the differences observed. However, treating depression and anxiety more adequately could help elderly people to avoid early institutionalisation.
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Scand J Prim Health Care · Dec 2001
Determinants of an incorrect inhalation technique in patients with asthma or COPD.
To determine the prevalence of an incorrect inhalation technique and to examine its determinants among primary care patients with asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). ⋯ An incorrect inhalation technique is common among pulmonary disease patients in primary care. Our study suggests that especially patients using the Rotahaler/Spinhaler, Turbuhaler or MDI, patients with emotional problems and patients in a group practice are at increased risk for an incorrect inhalation technique.
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Scand J Prim Health Care · Sep 2001
Frequent attenders in general practice: quality of life, patient satisfaction, use of medical services and GP characteristics.
To determine the predictors of frequent attendance in general practice. ⋯ The study confirmed that lower education levels, chronicity and higher use of other health services are predictors of higher attendance.
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Scand J Prim Health Care · Sep 2001
Work, health and ill health. New research makes women's experiences visible.
This study presents new knowledge about women's work, health and ill health. The point of departure is a lack of knowledge and understanding in medical research and practice of women's work and experiences of ill health. The study is qualitative and based on the life histories of 20 elderly women. ⋯ Being responsible for other people's well being, and with little sway over their working conditions, the women often had difficulty looking after their own health. The results point to the necessity of asking women thorough questions about their everyday life when they seek primary health care. Great parts of their work and working conditions, crucial to their health, might otherwise be overlooked.