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 · Mar 2002
Incidence and management of intermittent claudication in primary care in The Netherlands.
To study the incidence and management of intermittent claudication in primary care. ⋯ The incidence rate of IC in primary care is high in both men and women, and clearly increases with age. Only a minority of patients are referred to a hospital specialist, while the vast majority receive lifestyle advice.
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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.