Browsing Artikler, rapporter og annet (klinisk medisin) by Author "Førde, Olav Helge"

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    • Extent, regional variation and impact of gynecologist payment models in routine pelvic examinations: A nationwide cross-sectional study 

      Rosenlund, Ingvild Mathiesen; Leivseth, Linda; Nilsen, Ingard; Førde, Olav Helge; Revhaug, Arthur (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2017-11-21)
      <p><i>Background - </i> Based on moderate quality evidence, routine pelvic examination is strongly recommended against in asymptomatic women. The aims of this study was to quantify the extent of routine pelvic examinations within specialized health care in Norway, to assess if the use of these services differs across hospital referral regions and to assess if the use of colposcopy and ultrasound ...

    • Routine deferred computed tomography for patients with suspected urolithiasis is low-value healthcare 

      Rosenlund, Ingvild Mathiesen; Førde, Olav Helge; Revhaug, Arthur (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2016-11-23)
      <p><i>Objective - </i>The aim of this study was to investigate the benefits of deferred routine computed tomography of the kidneys, ureters and bladder (CT KUB) for patients with a self-limiting episode of suspected urolithiasis. <p><i>Materials and methods - </i>The study comprised a case series of consecutive patients examined with deferred routine CT KUB for control of suspected urolithiasis. ...