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View article: A self‐administered digital cognitive test together with a blood test accurately detect clinical Alzheimer's disease in primary care
A self‐administered digital cognitive test together with a blood test accurately detect clinical Alzheimer's disease in primary care Open
Background After the development of disease‐modifying amyloid‐β targeting therapies for patients with cognitive impairment due to Alzheimer's disease (AD), there is an urgent need to efficiently detect this patient population. However, whe…
View article: Primary care detection of Alzheimer’s disease using a self-administered digital cognitive test and blood biomarkers
Primary care detection of Alzheimer’s disease using a self-administered digital cognitive test and blood biomarkers Open
After the clinical implementation of amyloid-β-targeting therapies for people with cognitive impairment due to Alzheimer’s disease (AD), there is an urgent need to efficiently identify this patient population in primary care. Therefore, we…
View article: Factors associated with blood pressure control in Swedish primary care patients with hypertension: a cross-sectional study
Factors associated with blood pressure control in Swedish primary care patients with hypertension: a cross-sectional study Open
ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT04407962).
View article: Iron insight: exploring dietary patterns and iron deficiency among teenage girls in Sweden
Iron insight: exploring dietary patterns and iron deficiency among teenage girls in Sweden Open
Purpose This observational study examined the relationship between self-reported dietary patterns—omnivore, pescatarian, vegetarian, and vegan—and iron status among Swedish teenage girls. Additionally, we compared the consumption of variou…
View article: Women’s experience of gestational diabetes and healthcare in southern Sweden – a qualitative study
Women’s experience of gestational diabetes and healthcare in southern Sweden – a qualitative study Open
Background Gestational diabetes is one of the most common pregnancy complications, affecting 14% of all pregnancies globally, and its prevalence is increasing. Gestational diabetes is associated with short and long-term complications for b…
View article: Health-promoting text messages to patients with hypertension—A randomized controlled trial in Swedish primary healthcare
Health-promoting text messages to patients with hypertension—A randomized controlled trial in Swedish primary healthcare Open
Due to the high prevalence and great cardiovascular risks of hypertension, we need effective and evidence-based treatment strategies. Health-promoting one-way text messages could be a beneficial complement to antihypertensive drugs. Howeve…
View article: Self‐Efficacy in Hypertension Management Using e‐Health Technology: A Randomized Controlled Trial in Primary Care
Self‐Efficacy in Hypertension Management Using e‐Health Technology: A Randomized Controlled Trial in Primary Care Open
Self‐efficacy is tightly intertwined with person‐centered care and correlates with engaging in self‐care behaviors, an important part of hypertension treatment. Evidence indicates that e‐Health‐based self‐management interventions could inc…
View article: eVisits to primary care and subsequent health care contacts: a register-based study
eVisits to primary care and subsequent health care contacts: a register-based study Open
Background Evidence concerning health care use related to virtual visits is conflicting. More research has been called for regarding the effectiveness of text-based virtual visits (eVisits). Therefore, we investigated patient characteristi…
View article: Blood Biomarkers to Detect Alzheimer Disease in Primary Care and Secondary Care
Blood Biomarkers to Detect Alzheimer Disease in Primary Care and Secondary Care Open
Importance An accurate blood test for Alzheimer disease (AD) could streamline the diagnostic workup and treatment of AD. Objective To prospectively evaluate a clinically available AD blood test in primary care and secondary care using pred…
View article: How do patients experience and use home blood pressure monitoring? A qualitative analysis with UTAUT 2
How do patients experience and use home blood pressure monitoring? A qualitative analysis with UTAUT 2 Open
Background: Hypertension is an important cardiovascular risk factor with potentially harmful consequences. Home blood pressure monitoring is a promising method for following the effect of hypertension treatment. The use of technology-enabl…
View article: ”Being ill was the easy part”: exploring cancer survivors’ reactions to perceived challenges in engaging with primary healthcare
”Being ill was the easy part”: exploring cancer survivors’ reactions to perceived challenges in engaging with primary healthcare Open
The findings highlight negative patient experiences. They have implications for the organization of care for cancer survivors as they indicate a need for more efficient post-treatment coordination between cancer specialist care and PHC pro…
View article: Inequity in access to digital public primary healthcare in Sweden: a cross-sectional study of the effects of urbanicity and socioeconomic status on utilization
Inequity in access to digital public primary healthcare in Sweden: a cross-sectional study of the effects of urbanicity and socioeconomic status on utilization Open
Background Social and geographical inequity in access to primary healthcare is an ongoing concern in Sweden. Digital care can potentially decrease geographical inequity. This study aimed to evaluate how urbanicity affects the utilization o…
View article: Association between changed self-rated health and the risk of venous thromboembolism in Malmö Preventive Program: a cohort study
Association between changed self-rated health and the risk of venous thromboembolism in Malmö Preventive Program: a cohort study Open
Poor self-rated health (SRH) is associated with incident arterial cardiovascular disease in both sexes. Studies on the association between SRH and incident venous thromboembolism (VTE) show divergent results in women and no association in …
View article: ‘In the end, I’m the one who has to do the job’: Participant experience of a lifestyle intervention for patients with hypertension
‘In the end, I’m the one who has to do the job’: Participant experience of a lifestyle intervention for patients with hypertension Open
A key to adoption was advice that was applicable in daily life. Timing in relation to a diagnosis of hypertension or other motivational factors, and tailoring to prior knowledge, habits, and limitations could increase effectiveness.
View article: Lung function, respiratory symptoms and incident venous thromboembolism during a 44-year follow-up
Lung function, respiratory symptoms and incident venous thromboembolism during a 44-year follow-up Open
Background: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and infections are risk factors for venous thromboembolism (VTE), but the reasons behind the associations are not fully known. Few studies have investigated whether lung function and…
View article: Follow-up and screening for type-2 diabetes mellitus in women with previous gestational diabetes in primary care
Follow-up and screening for type-2 diabetes mellitus in women with previous gestational diabetes in primary care Open
The follow-up of women with previous GDM in primary care in southern Sweden was lacking in seven out of 10 cases and showed great potential for improvement.Key PointsGestational diabetes is an established risk factor for developing type 2 …
View article: The role of primary care in the cancer care continuum: a qualitative study of cancer survivors’ experiences
The role of primary care in the cancer care continuum: a qualitative study of cancer survivors’ experiences Open
To explore how cancer survivors have experienced their contacts with primary care after being diagnosed with cancer, focusing on the integration between cancer specialist and primary care, and participants’ views on what could make primary…
View article: Attitudes, Barriers, and Concerns Regarding Telemedicine Among Swedish Primary Care Physicians: A Qualitative Study
Attitudes, Barriers, and Concerns Regarding Telemedicine Among Swedish Primary Care Physicians: A Qualitative Study Open
All telemedicine tools must be evaluated regarding clinical usefulness, patient safety, and effects on staff workload, and end users should be included in this process. Utmost consideration is needed regarding how to retain the benefits of…
View article: Trends in Remote Health Care Consumption in Sweden: Comparison Before and During the First Wave of the COVID-19 Pandemic
Trends in Remote Health Care Consumption in Sweden: Comparison Before and During the First Wave of the COVID-19 Pandemic Open
Background Remote assessment of respiratory tract infections (RTIs) has been a controversial topic during the fast development of private telemedicine providers in Swedish primary health care. The possibility to unburden the traditional ca…
View article: Figure Correction: Antibiotic Prescription Rates After eVisits Versus Office Visits in Primary Care: Observational Study
Figure Correction: Antibiotic Prescription Rates After eVisits Versus Office Visits in Primary Care: Observational Study Open
[This corrects the article DOI: 10.2196/25473.].
View article: Figure Correction: Antibiotic Prescription Rates After eVisits Versus Office Visits in Primary Care: Observational Study (Preprint)
Figure Correction: Antibiotic Prescription Rates After eVisits Versus Office Visits in Primary Care: Observational Study (Preprint) Open
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View article: Trajectories of body mass index and risk for coronary heart disease: A 38-year follow-up study
Trajectories of body mass index and risk for coronary heart disease: A 38-year follow-up study Open
Objective Obesity is a well-known risk factor for coronary heart disease (CHD), but there is little evidence on the effect of long-term trajectories of body mass index (BMI) over the life course. By using repeated assessments, the aim was …
View article: Trends in Remote Health Care Consumption in Sweden: Comparison Before and During the First Wave of the COVID-19 Pandemic (Preprint)
Trends in Remote Health Care Consumption in Sweden: Comparison Before and During the First Wave of the COVID-19 Pandemic (Preprint) Open
BACKGROUND Remote assessment of respiratory tract infections (RTIs) has been a controversial topic during the fast development of private telemedicine providers in Swedish primary health care. The possibility to unburden the traditional c…