Scandinavian journal of primary health care
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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.
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The aim of the present study was to find reasons for the low detection rate of dementia in primary care. Another aim was to investigate the attitudes and knowledge on dementia among Swedish general practitioners (GPs). ⋯ The study indicates that the main obstacles are a lack of resources and a sceptical attitude to the benefits of drug treatment. Co-operation between the community services, specialist clinics and the primary care team should be improved.