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norskBlar i forfatter "Førde, Olav Helge"
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The association between health anxiety, physical disease and cardiovascular risk factors in the general population – a cross-sectional analysis from the Tromsø study: Tromsø 7
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2022-06-02)Background: Health anxiety (HA) is defined as a worry of disease. An association between HA and mental illness has been reported, but few have looked at the association between HA and physical disease. Objective: To examine the association between HA and number of diseases, different disease categories and cardiovascular risk factors in a large sample of the general population.<p> <p>Methods: ... -
Associations between primary healthcare and unplanned medical admissions in Norway: A multilevel analysis of the entire elderly population
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Distribution of health anxiety in a general adult population and associations with demographic and social network characteristics
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel, 2020-11-13)<i>Background</i> - Health anxiety (HA) is associated with increased risk of disability, increased health care utilization and reduced quality of life. However, there is no consensus on which factors are important for the level of HA. The aim of this study was to explore the distribution of HA in a general adult population and to investigate whether demographic and social factors were associated ... -
Doctors are to blame for perceived medical adverse events. A cross sectional population study. The Tromsø study.
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2013)Most current knowledge of the incidence of medical adverse events (AEs) comes from studies carried out in hospital settings. Little is known about AEs occurring outside hospitals, in spite the fact that most of contacts between patients and health care take place in primary care. Small sample population studies report that 4–49% of the general public have experienced AEs related to their own or ... -
Does long-term care use within primary health care reduce hospital use among older people in Norway? A national five-year population-based observational study
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2011)Population ageing may threaten the sustainability of future health care systems. Strengthening primary health care, including long-term care, is one of several measures being taken to handle future health care needs and budgets. There is limited and inconsistent evidence on the effect of long-term care on hospital use. We explored the relationship between the total use of long-term care within public ... -
The ecology of medical care in Norway: wide use of general practitioners may not necessarily keep patients out of hospitals
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2012)Background. Our aim was to investigate the pattern of self reported symptoms and utilisation of health care services in Norway.<p> <p>Design and Methods. With data from the cross-sectional Tromsø Study (2007-8), we estimated population proportions reporting symptoms and use of seven different health services. By logistic regression we estimated differences according to age and gender. <p>Results. ... -
Exploring variation in timely reperfusion treatment in ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction in Norway: A national register-based cohort study
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2024-02-17)Objectives This study aimed to investigate determinants of reperfusion within recommended time limits (timely reperfusion) for ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction patients, exploring the impact of geography, patient characteristics and socio-economy. Design National register-based cohort study. Setting Multilevel logistic regression models were applied to examine the associations between ... -
Extent, regional variation and impact of gynecologist payment models in routine pelvic examinations: A nationwide cross-sectional study
(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 ... -
Health anxiety is an important driver of healthcare use
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2022-02-02)Background: Healthcare use is increasing, and health anxiety (HA) is recognized as an important associated factor. Previous research on the association between HA and healthcare use has mostly explored HA as a dichotomous construct, which contrasts the understanding of HA as a continuous construct, and compared healthcare use to non-use. There is a need for studies that examine the association ... -
High referral rates to secondary care by general practitioners in Norway are associated with GPs' gender and specialist qualifications in family medicine, a study of 4350 consultations
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2013)Referral rates of general practitioners (GPs) are an important determinant of secondary care utilization. The variation in these rates across GPs is considerable, and cannot be explained by patient morbidity alone. The main objective of this study was to assess the GPs’ referral rate to secondary care in Norway, any associations between the referral decision and patient, GP, health care characteristics ... -
Is a high level of general practitioner consultations associated with low outpatients specialist clinic use? A cross-sectional study
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2013)Objective: To examine if increased general practice activity is associated with lower outpatient specialist clinic use. Design: Cross-sectional population based study. Setting: All 430 Norwegian municipalities in 2009. Participants: All Norwegians aged ≥65 years (n=721 915; 56% women—15% of the total population). Main outcome measure: Specialised care outpatient clinic consultations per 1000 ... -
Length of sick leave – Why not ask the sick-listed? Sick-listed individuals predict their length of sick leave more accurately than professionals
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2004-10-12)Background: The knowledge of factors accurately predicting the long lasting sick leaves is sparse, but information on medical condition is believed to be necessary to identify persons at risk. Based on the current practice, with identifying sick-listed individuals at risk of long-lasting sick leaves, the objectives of this study were to inquire the diagnostic accuracy of length of sick leaves ... -
PSA-måling og prostatakreft – overdiagnostisering og overbehandling?
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2013-09-03)BAKGRUNN - PSA-testing og risiko for overdiagnostisering av prostatakreft har fått økende oppmerksomhet. Vi undersøker her hvordan antallet PSA-prøver har utviklet seg over tid i norske fylker og relaterer denne utviklingen til den fylkesvise kreftinsidensen samt ratene for prostatacancerkirurgi.<p> <p>MATERIALE OG METODE - Data for insidens, overlevelse og dødelighet ble innhentet fra offentlige ... -
Routine deferred computed tomography for patients with suspected urolithiasis is low-value healthcare
(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. ... -
Socio-economic inequalities in health care utilisation in Norway: a population based cross-sectional survey
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2012)Norway provides universal health care coverage to all residents, but socio-economic inequalities in health are among the largest in Europe. Evidence on inequalities in health care utilisation is sparse, and the aim of this population based study was to investigate socio-economic inequalities in the utilisation of health care services in Troms[latin small letter o with stroke], Norway. -
Til Anders Forsdahls 60 årsdag
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The Tromsø Heart study. Population studies of coronary risk factors with special emphasis on high density lipoprotein and the family occurrence of myocardial infarction.
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Truar skilnadene i tilvisingsratar målet om likeverdige helsetenester?
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2011-10-04)BAKGRUNN - Sogn og Fjordane fylke har i landsmålestokk, og serleg i høve til dei andre fylka i Helse Vest, hatt eit høgt forbruk av spesialisthelsetenester. Utover det at fylket har to små lokalsjukehus, har lite vore kjent som kunne forklare det høge forbruket, og serskilt ikkje om det eksisterer kontrastar i forbruk mellom kommunane i fylket.<p> <p>MATERIALE OG METODE - Med utgangspunkt i ... -
Use of Health care in the main area of Sami habitation in Norway : catching up with national expenditure rates
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2011)For many years political and professional concerns have centred on the health service access of Norway’s modern Indigenous Sami people. Thirty years ago, a study determined that a low rate of health expenditure on Sami patients had lead to inferior health services for the Sami people, with their average consultation rate 6 times lower than the Norwegian national average. Since 1980, there have been ...
