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Ares-Blanco S, López-Rodríguez JA, Polentinos-Castro E, Del Cura-González I. Effect of GP visits in the compliance of preventive services: a cross-sectional study in Europe. BMC PRIMARY CARE 2024; 25:165. [PMID: 38750446 PMCID: PMC11094967 DOI: 10.1186/s12875-024-02400-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/02/2023] [Accepted: 04/23/2024] [Indexed: 05/19/2024]
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BACKGROUND Performing cardiovascular and cancer screenings in target populations can reduce mortality. Visiting a General Practitioner (GP) once a year is related to an increased likelihood of preventive care. The aim of this study was to analyse the influence of visiting a GP in the last year on the delivery of preventive services based on sex and household income. METHODS Cross-sectional study using data collected from the European Health Interview Survey 2013-2015 of individuals aged 40-74 years from 29 European countries. The variables included: sociodemographic factors (age, sex, and household income (HHI) quintiles [HHI 1: lowest income, HHI 5: more affluent]), lifestyle factors, comorbidities, and preventive care services (cardiometabolic, influenza vaccination, and cancer screening). Descriptive statistics, bivariate analyses and multilevel models (level 1: citizen, level 2: country) were performed. RESULTS 242,212 subjects were included, 53.7% were female. The proportion of subjects who received any cardiometabolic screening (92.4%) was greater than cancer screening (colorectal cancer: 44.1%, gynaecologic cancer: 40.0%) and influenza vaccination. Individuals who visited a GP in the last year were more prone to receive preventive care services (cardiometabolic screening: adjusted OR (aOR): 7.78, 95% CI: 7.43-8.15; colorectal screening aOR: 1.87, 95% CI: 1.80-1.95; mammography aOR: 1.76, 95% CI: 1.69-1.83 and Pap smear test: aOR: 1.89, 95% CI:1.85-1.94). Among those who visited a GP in the last year, the highest ratios of cardiometabolic screening and cancer screening benefited those who were more affluent. Women underwent more blood pressure measurements than men regardless of the HHI. Men were more likely to undergo influenza vaccination than women regardless of the HHI. The highest differences between countries were observed for influenza vaccination, with a median odds ratio (MOR) of 6.36 (under 65 years with comorbidities) and 4.30 (over 65 years with comorbidities), followed by colorectal cancer screening with an MOR of 2.26. CONCLUSIONS Greater adherence to preventive services was linked to individuals who had visited a GP at least once in the past year. Disparities were evident among those with lower household incomes who visited a GP. The most significant variability among countries was observed in influenza vaccination and colorectal cancer screening.
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- Sara Ares-Blanco
- Federica Montseny Health Centre, Gerencia Asistencial Atención Primaria, Servicio Madrileño de Salud, Madrid, Spain.
- Medical Specialties and Public Health, School of Health Sciences, Rey Juan Carlos University, Alcorcón, Madrid, Spain.
- Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria Gregorio Marañón, Madrid, Spain.
- Chronicity, Primary Care, and Health Promotion Networks (RICAPPS), ISCIII, Madrid, Spain.
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- Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria Gregorio Marañón, Madrid, Spain
- General Ricardos Health Centre, Gerencia Asistencial Atención Primaria, Servicio Madrileño de Salud, Madrid, Spain
- Primary Care Research Unit, Gerencia de Atención Primaria, Servicio Madrileño de Salud, Madrid, Spain
- Chronicity, Primary Care, and Health Promotion Networks (RICAPPS), ISCIII, Madrid, Spain
- Medical Specialties and Public Health Department, School of Health Sciences, Rey Juan Carlos, University, Alcorcón, Madrid, Spain
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- Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria Gregorio Marañón, Madrid, Spain
- Primary Care Research Unit, Gerencia de Atención Primaria, Servicio Madrileño de Salud, Madrid, Spain
- Chronicity, Primary Care, and Health Promotion Networks (RICAPPS), ISCIII, Madrid, Spain
- Medical Specialties and Public Health Department, School of Health Sciences, Rey Juan Carlos, University, Alcorcón, Madrid, Spain
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- Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria Gregorio Marañón, Madrid, Spain
- Primary Care Research Unit, Gerencia de Atención Primaria, Servicio Madrileño de Salud, Madrid, Spain
- Chronicity, Primary Care, and Health Promotion Networks (RICAPPS), ISCIII, Madrid, Spain
- Medical Specialties and Public Health Department, School of Health Sciences, Rey Juan Carlos, University, Alcorcón, Madrid, Spain
- Aging Research Center, Karolinksa Instituted, Stockholm, Sweden
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Christoffersen NB, Nilou FE, Thilsing T, Larsen LB, Østergaard JN, Broholm-Jørgensen M. Exploring targeted preventive health check interventions - a realist synthesis. BMC Public Health 2023; 23:1928. [PMID: 37798691 PMCID: PMC10557298 DOI: 10.1186/s12889-023-16861-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/27/2022] [Accepted: 09/29/2023] [Indexed: 10/07/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Preventive health checks are assumed to reduce the risk of the development of cardio-metabolic disease in the long term. Although no solid evidence of effect is shown on health checks targeting the general population, studies suggest positive effects if health checks target people or groups identified at risk of disease. The aim of this study is to explore why and how targeted preventive health checks work, for whom they work, and under which circumstances they can be expected to work. METHODS The study is designed as a realist synthesis that consists of four phases, each including collection and analysis of empirical data: 1) Literature search of systematic reviews and meta-analysis, 2) Interviews with key-stakeholders, 3) Literature search of qualitative studies and grey literature, and 4) Workshops with key stakeholders and end-users. Through the iterative analysis we identified the interrelationship between contexts, mechanisms, and outcomes to develop a program theory encompassing hypotheses about targeted preventive health checks. RESULTS Based on an iterative analysis of the data material, we developed a final program theory consisting of seven themes; Target group; Recruitment and participation; The encounter between professional and participants; Follow-up activities; Implementation and operation; Shared understanding of the intervention; and Unintended side effects. Overall, the data material showed that targeted preventive health checks need to be accessible, recognizable, and relevant for the participants' everyday lives as well as meaningful to the professionals involved. The results showed that identifying a target group, that both benefit from attending and have the resources to participate pose a challenge for targeted preventive health check interventions. This challenge illustrates the importance of designing the recruitment and intervention activities according to the target groups particular life situation. CONCLUSION The results indicate that a one-size-fits-all model of targeted preventive health checks should be abandoned, and that intervention activities and implementation depend on for whom and under which circumstances the intervention is initiated. Based on the results we suggest that future initiatives conduct thorough needs assessment as the basis for decisions about where and how the preventive health checks are implemented.
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- Nanna Bjørnbak Christoffersen
- Research Program On Health and Social Conditions, National Institute of Public Health, University of Southern Denmark, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Research Program On Health and Social Conditions, National Institute of Public Health, University of Southern Denmark, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Research Unit of General Practice, University of Southern, Odense, Denmark
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- Research Unit of General Practice, University of Southern, Odense, Denmark
- Steno Diabetes Center Zealand, Holbæk, Denmark
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- Research Program On Health and Social Conditions, National Institute of Public Health, University of Southern Denmark, Copenhagen, Denmark.
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Stol DM, Over EAB, Badenbroek IF, Hollander M, Nielen MMJ, Kraaijenhagen RA, Schellevis FG, de Wit NJ, de Wit GA. Cost-effectiveness of a stepwise cardiometabolic disease prevention program: results of a randomized controlled trial in primary care. BMC Med 2021; 19:57. [PMID: 33691699 PMCID: PMC7948329 DOI: 10.1186/s12916-021-01933-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/22/2020] [Accepted: 02/01/2021] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Cardiometabolic diseases (CMD) are the major cause of death worldwide and are associated with a lower quality of life and high healthcare costs. To prevent a further rise in CMD and related healthcare costs, early detection and adequate management of individuals at risk could be an effective preventive strategy. The objective of this study was to determine long-term cost-effectiveness of stepwise CMD risk assessment followed by individualized treatment if indicated compared to care as usual. A computer-based simulation model was used to project long-term health benefits and cost-effectiveness, assuming the prevention program was implemented in Dutch primary care. METHODS A randomized controlled trial in a primary care setting in which 1934 participants aged 45-70 years without recorded CMD or CMD risk factors participated. The intervention group was invited for stepwise CMD risk assessment through a risk score (step 1), additional risk assessment at the practice in case of increased risk (step 2) and individualized follow-up treatment if indicated (step 3). The control group was not invited for risk assessment, but completed a health questionnaire. Results of the effectiveness analysis on systolic blood pressure (- 2.26 mmHg; 95% CI - 4.01: - 0.51) and total cholesterol (- 0.15 mmol/l; 95% CI - 0.23: - 0.07) were used in this analysis. Outcome measures were the costs and benefits after 1-year follow-up and long-term (60 years) cost-effectiveness of stepwise CMD risk assessment compared to no assessment. A computer-based simulation model was used that included data on disability weights associated with age and disease outcomes related to CMD. Analyses were performed taking a healthcare perspective. RESULTS After 1 year, the average costs in the intervention group were 260 Euro higher than in the control group and differences were mainly driven by healthcare costs. No meaningful change was found in EQ 5D-based quality of life between the intervention and control groups after 1-year follow-up (- 0.0154; 95% CI - 0.029: 0.004). After 60 years, cumulative costs of the intervention were 41.4 million Euro and 135 quality-adjusted life years (QALY) were gained. Despite improvements in blood pressure and cholesterol, the intervention was not cost-effective (ICER of 306,000 Euro/QALY after 60 years). Scenario analyses did not allow for a change in conclusions with regard to cost-effectiveness of the intervention. CONCLUSIONS Implementation of this primary care-based CMD prevention program is not cost-effective in the long term. Implementation of this program in primary care cannot be recommended. TRIAL REGISTRATION Dutch Trial Register NTR4277 , registered on 26 November 2013.
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- Daphne M. Stol
- Julius Center for Health Sciences and Primary Care, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, The Netherlands
- Netherlands Institute for Health Services Research (NIVEL), Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- National Institute for Public Health and the Environment (RIVM), Bilthoven, The Netherlands
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- Julius Center for Health Sciences and Primary Care, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, The Netherlands
- Netherlands Institute for Health Services Research (NIVEL), Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Julius Center for Health Sciences and Primary Care, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Netherlands Institute for Health Services Research (NIVEL), Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Netherlands Institute for Prevention and E-health Development (NIPED), Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Netherlands Institute for Health Services Research (NIVEL), Utrecht, The Netherlands
- Department of General Practice and Elderly Care Medicine, Amsterdam Public Health Research Institute, Amsterdam University Medical Centers (location VUmc), Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Julius Center for Health Sciences and Primary Care, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Julius Center for Health Sciences and Primary Care, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, The Netherlands
- National Institute for Public Health and the Environment (RIVM), Bilthoven, The Netherlands
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Schmidtke KA, Vlaev I, Kabbani S, Klauznicer H, Baasiri A, Osseiran A, El Rifai G, Fares H, Saleh N, Makki F. An exploratory randomised controlled trial evaluating text prompts in Lebanon to encourage health-seeking behaviour for hypertension. Int J Clin Pract 2021; 75:e13669. [PMID: 32772451 DOI: 10.1111/ijcp.13669] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/12/2020] [Accepted: 08/06/2020] [Indexed: 12/01/2022] Open
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AIMS OF THE STUDY The current study evaluates the effectiveness of an opportunistic mobile screening on the percentage of people who are aware of whether they may be hypertensive (in an observational study) and the effectiveness of reminder prompts on the percentage of people who seek further medical attention (in a randomised controlled trial). METHODS USED TO CONDUCT THE STUDY The screening of 1227 participants (529 female) was conducted during the registration period of the 2018 Beirut International Marathon in Lebanon. Next, 266 participants whose screening indicated hypertension (64 Female) were randomly allocated to a treatment group or a control group in a 1:1 fashion. The treatment group received a reminder prompt to seek further medical attention for their potential hypertension and the control group did not. The overt nature of the text message meant that participants in the treatment group could not be blinded to their group allocation. The primary outcome is participants' self-reports of whether they sought further medical attention. RESULTS OF THE STUDY For the opportunistic screening, a 25% prevalence rate and a 24% awareness rate of hypertension was indicated. A McNemar analysis suggested that the screening increased participant awareness (X2 (N = 1227) = 72.16, P < .001). For the randomised controlled trial, 219 participants provided follow-up data via a phone call (82% retention). A Chi-squared analysis suggested that the reminder prompt successfully encouraged more participants to seek further medical attention, 45.5% treatment group vs 28.0% control group (X2 (1, N = 219) = 7.19, P = .007, φ = 0.18). CONCLUSIONS DRAWN AND CLINICAL IMPLICATIONS Extra support in the form of a brief reminder message can increase the percentage of people who seek further medical attention after attending an opportunistic screening at a marathon event. The discussion reviews how the results align with previous research, strengths and limitations of the current study, and implications for future research and practice.
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- K A Schmidtke
- Medical School, Warwick Medical School, University of Warwick, Coventry, UK
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- Behavioural Science Group, Warwick Business School, University of Warwick, Coventry, UK
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- Cardiology Department, Rafik Hariri University Hospital, Beirut, Lebanon
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- Supreme Committee for Delivery and Legacy, B4Development Foundation (formerly Qatar Behavioural Insights Unit), Doha, Qatar
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- Nudge Lebanon, Beirut, Lebanon
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- Nudge Lebanon, Beirut, Lebanon
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- Supreme Committee for Delivery and Legacy, B4Development Foundation (formerly Qatar Behavioural Insights Unit), Doha, Qatar
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Dahl M, Søndergaard SF, Diederichsen A, Pouwer F, Pedersen SS, Søndergaard J, Lindholt J. Facilitating participation in cardiovascular preventive initiatives among people with diabetes: a qualitative study. BMC Public Health 2021; 21:203. [PMID: 33482775 PMCID: PMC7824926 DOI: 10.1186/s12889-021-10172-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/08/2020] [Accepted: 01/05/2021] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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Background Type 2 diabetes (T2D) is associated with a significantly increased risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD). The DIAbetic CArdioVAscular Screening and intervention trial (DIACAVAS) was designed to clarify whether advanced imaging for subclinical atherosclerosis combined with medical treatment is an effective strategy to develop individualised treatment algorithms for Danish men and women with T2D aged 40–60. But in the DIACAVAS pilot study, the uptake was only 41%. Consequently, we explored how people experienced living with T2D to understand how to improve the uptake in initiatives targeting the prevention of CVD. Methods We used semi-structured interviews to obtain information on how the respondents experienced having T2D. For supplementary information, we used structured interviews on e.g. socioeconomic factors. From April to October 2019, 17 participants aged 40–60 years were recruited from general practices and diabetes outpatient clinics in Denmark. Several levels of analysis were involved consistent with inductive content analysis. Results The participants’ experiences of living with T2D fell along two continuums, from an emotional to a cognitive expression and from reactive to proactive disease management. This led to identification of four archetypal characteristics: (I) powerlessness, (II) empowerment, (III) health literacy, and (IV) self-efficacy. These characteristics indicated the importance of using different approaches to facilitate participation in cardiovascular preventive initiatives. Additionally, findings inspired us to develop a model for facilitating participation in future preventive initiatives. Conclusion Encouraging people with T2D to participate in cardiovascular preventive initiatives may necessitate a tailored invitation strategy. We propose a model for an invitational process that takes into consideration invitees’ characteristics, including powerlessness, empowerment, health literacy and self-efficacy. This model may enhance participation in such initiatives. However, participation is a general concern, not only in relation to cardiovascular prevention. Our proposed model may be applicable in preventive services for people with T2D in general. Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1186/s12889-021-10172-6.
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- Marie Dahl
- Vascular Research Unit, Department of Surgery, Regional Hospital Central Denmark, Toldbodgade 12, DK-8800, Viborg, Denmark. .,Department of Clinical Medicine, Aarhus University, Palle Juul-Jensens Blvd. 82, DK-8200, Aarhus N, Denmark.
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- Centre for Research in Clinical Nursing, Regional Hospital Central Denmark/VIA University College, School of Nursing, Viborg, Toldbodgade 12, DK-8800, Viborg, Denmark.,Department of Public Health, Nursing, Aarhus University, Bartholins Allé 2, DK-8000, Aarhus C, Denmark
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- Department of Cardiology, Odense University Hospital, J.B Winsløws vej 4, DK-5000, Odense C, Denmark
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- Department of Psychology, University of Southern Denmark, Campusvej 55, DK-5230, Odense M, Denmark.,STENO Diabetes Centre Odense, Kløvervænget 112, DK-5000, Odense C, Denmark.,School of Psychology, Deakin University, Geelong Waterfront Campus, 1 Gheringhap Street, Geelong, Victoria, 3220, Australia
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- Department of Cardiology, Odense University Hospital, J.B Winsløws vej 4, DK-5000, Odense C, Denmark.,Department of Psychology, University of Southern Denmark, Campusvej 55, DK-5230, Odense M, Denmark
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- Research Unit for General Practice, Department of Public Health, University of Southern Denmark, J.B. Winsløws Vej 9A, DK-5000, Odense C, Denmark
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- Department of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery, Odense University Hospital, J.B. Winsløv Vej 4, DK-5000, Odense C, Denmark.,Elitary Research Centre of Individualised Medicine in Arterial Disease (CIMA), J.B. Winsløv Vej 4, DK-5000, Odense C, Denmark.,Cardiovascular Centre of Excellence in Southern Denmark (CAVAC), J.B. Winsløv Vej 4, DK-5000, Odense C, Denmark
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Testing a One-Item Risk Measure to Predict Alameda Seven Health Behaviors in the Republic of Korea. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2021; 18:ijerph18010300. [PMID: 33401574 PMCID: PMC7795147 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph18010300] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/24/2020] [Revised: 12/28/2020] [Accepted: 12/30/2020] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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The college years provide an important window of opportunity for the implementation of preventive efforts, especially with respect to smoking, problematic drinking, and obesity. Targeting of individuals at high risk of adopting those health behaviors might increase the effectiveness of those efforts, yet little is known about possible criteria for targeting and their ability to predict the adoption of risky health behaviors. Human capital theory predicts that more risk-averse individuals are more likely to invest in their health capital and should therefore be less likely to engage in risky health behaviors. Building on this theoretical prediction, this study uses a simple one-item measure of risk attitude and examines its ability to predict the Alameda Seven health behaviors in a sample of college students in the Republic of Korea. Unlike previous research, it also controls for personality traits and cognitive ability. Experimental data were gathered and analyzed using regression analysis. The risk measure predicted the probability of smoking and reporting higher stress levels, with no correlations found for the other health behaviors, suggesting that replication studies using larger samples should be carried out to analyze if these findings persist.
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Badenbroek IF, Nielen MMJ, Hollander M, Stol DM, Kraaijenhagen RA, de Wit NJ, Schellevis FG. Feasibility and success rates of response enhancing strategies in a stepwise prevention program for cardiometabolic diseases in primary care. BMC FAMILY PRACTICE 2020; 21:228. [PMID: 33158419 PMCID: PMC7648376 DOI: 10.1186/s12875-020-01293-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/07/2020] [Accepted: 10/22/2020] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Background Prevention programs for cardiometabolic diseases (CMD), including cardiovascular disease, diabetes mellitus and chronic kidney disease are feasible, but evidence for the cost-effectiveness of selective CMD prevention programs is lacking. Response rates have an important role in effectiveness, but methods to increase response rates have received insufficient attention. The aim of the current study is to determine the feasibility and the success rate of a variety of response enhancing strategies to increase the participation in a selective prevention program for CMD. Methods The INTEGRATE study is a Dutch randomised controlled trial to assess the effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of a stepwise program for CMD prevention. During the INTEGRATE study we developed ten different response enhancing strategies targeted at different stages of non-response and different patient populations and evaluated these in 29 general practices. Results A face-to-face reminder by the GP increased the response significantly. Digital reminders targeted at patients with an increased CMD risk showed a positive trend towards participation. Sending invitations and reminders by e-mail generated similar response rates, but at lower costs and time investment than the standard way of dissemination. Translated materials, information gatherings at the practice, self-management toolkits, reminders by telephone, information letters, local media attention and SMS text reminders did not increase the response to our program. Conclusions Inviting or reminding patients by e-mail or during GPs consultation may enhance response rates in a selective prevention program for CMD. Different response-enhancing strategies have different patient target populations and implementation issues, therefore practice characteristics need to be taken into account when implementing such strategies. Trial registration Dutch trial Register number NTR4277. Registered 26 November 2013. Supplementary Information Supplementary information accompanies this paper at 10.1186/s12875-020-01293-9.
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- Ilse F Badenbroek
- Netherlands Institute for Health Services Research (NIVEL), P.O. Box 1568, 3500, BN, Utrecht, the Netherlands. .,JULIUS CENTER FOR HEALTH SCIENCES AND PRIMARY CARE, University Medical Center Utrecht, P.O. Box 85500, 3508, GA, Utrecht, the Netherlands.
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- Netherlands Institute for Health Services Research (NIVEL), P.O. Box 1568, 3500, BN, Utrecht, the Netherlands
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- JULIUS CENTER FOR HEALTH SCIENCES AND PRIMARY CARE, University Medical Center Utrecht, P.O. Box 85500, 3508, GA, Utrecht, the Netherlands
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- Netherlands Institute for Health Services Research (NIVEL), P.O. Box 1568, 3500, BN, Utrecht, the Netherlands.,JULIUS CENTER FOR HEALTH SCIENCES AND PRIMARY CARE, University Medical Center Utrecht, P.O. Box 85500, 3508, GA, Utrecht, the Netherlands
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- NDDO Institute for Prevention and Early Diagnostics (NIPED), Naritaweg 70, 1043, BZ, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- JULIUS CENTER FOR HEALTH SCIENCES AND PRIMARY CARE, University Medical Center Utrecht, P.O. Box 85500, 3508, GA, Utrecht, the Netherlands
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- Netherlands Institute for Health Services Research (NIVEL), P.O. Box 1568, 3500, BN, Utrecht, the Netherlands.,Department of General Practice & Elderly Care Medicine, EMGO Institute for health and care research, VU University Medical Center, Van der Boechorststraat 7, 1081, BT, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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Hansen CB, Pavlovic KMH, Sondergaard J, Thilsing T. Does GP empathy influence patient enablement and success in lifestyle change among high risk patients? BMC FAMILY PRACTICE 2020; 21:159. [PMID: 32770946 PMCID: PMC7415174 DOI: 10.1186/s12875-020-01232-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/26/2019] [Accepted: 07/22/2020] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Background Chronic lifestyle-related-diseases can be prevented by healthy lifestyle. Patients at high risk of disease may benefit from targeted health checks in general practice. However, general-practice-based-studies have shown that patient outcome, enablement, and well-being may be influenced by general practitioner (GP) empathy. The aim of this study is to investigate 1) how high risk patients evaluate their GPs’ empathy during a health check consultation, 2) whether the perceived GP empathy is associated with the patient’s enablement in immediate continuation of the health check consultation and 3) the patient’s subsequent lifestyle changes. Methods This study is part of a population based non-randomized feasibility study testing a complex intervention that systematically identifies citizens at high risk of lifestyle-related disease and with health-risk behavior and offers targeted preventive services in the Danish primary care sector. The ultimate aim of the intervention is to improve lifestyle and thereby reduce the risk of lifestyle-related disease. In the feasibility study a random sample of patients aged 30 to 59 years were invited to participate, and to fill in a questionnaire on lifestyle-risk factors. Participants deemed to be at high risk of disease were offered a focused clinical examination and a subsequent health check consultation at the GP. Following each health check consultation GP empathy and patient enablement were assessed using The Care Measure (CARE) and Patient Enablement Instrument (PEI). Patient’s perceived healthy-lifestyle change (y/n) was assessed after three months. The study has been approved by the Danish Data Protection Agency (J.nr 2015–57-0008) and registered at ClinicalTrial. Gov on June 13, 2016. Results Twenty-six GP’s participated in the study. Among 93 patients receiving a health check consultation 60 rated the GPs empathy. The median CARE-score was 40. The PEI median was 5.5 and 44.9% achieved a healthier lifestyle. No association was observed between GP empathy and patient enablement or a perceived healthier lifestyle. Conclusion No statistical significant association between the CARE-score and patient enablement or a perceived healthier lifestyle was observed. Our results contrast previous findings and may to some extent be explained by a small sample size and the selected high-risk group. Trial registration number NCT02797392.
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- Caroline Braad Hansen
- Research Unit for General Practice, Department of Public Health, University of Southern Denmark, Odense, Denmark.
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- Research Unit for General Practice, Department of Public Health, University of Southern Denmark, Odense, Denmark
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- Research Unit for General Practice, Department of Public Health, University of Southern Denmark, Odense, Denmark
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Thilsing T, Sonderlund AL, Sondergaard J, Svensson NH, Christensen JR, Thomsen JL, Hvidt NC, Larsen LB. Changes in Health-Risk Behavior, Body Mass Index, Mental Well-Being, and Risk Status Following Participation in a Stepwise Web-Based and Face-to-Face Intervention for Prevention of Lifestyle-Related Diseases: Nonrandomized Follow-Up Cohort Study. JMIR Public Health Surveill 2020; 6:e16083. [PMID: 32673269 PMCID: PMC7380905 DOI: 10.2196/16083] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/09/2019] [Revised: 03/10/2020] [Accepted: 04/12/2020] [Indexed: 01/18/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Recent evidence suggests the effectiveness of stepwise, targeted approaches for the prevention of lifestyle-related diseases with combinations of web-based and face-to-face interventions showing promising results. OBJECTIVE This paper reports on 1-year changes in health-risk behaviors, BMI, self-rated health, mental well-being, and risk of disease at 1-year follow-up after participation in a stepwise intervention that targeted persons at high risk of disease and persons with health-risk behavior. To this end, we distinguish between participants who took up the full intervention (web-based plus face-to-face) and those who received only the web-based intervention. METHODS The Early Detection and Prevention (Danish acronym: TOF) pilot study was conducted as a nonrandomized, 1-year follow-up intervention study in two municipalities in the Region of Southern Denmark. A total of 9400 citizens born between 1957 and 1986 (aged 29 to 60 years) were randomly sampled from participating general practitioner (GP) patient-list systems and were invited to take part in the study. Participants were subsequently stratified into risk groups based on their responses to a questionnaire on health-risk behavior and data from their GP's electronic patient record (EPR) system. All participants received a digital personal health profile with individualized information on current health-risk behavior and targeted advice on relevant health-risk behavior changes. In addition, patients at high risk of disease, as indicated by their digital health profile, were offered a targeted intervention at their GP. Patients who were not deemed at high risk of disease but who exhibited health-risk behaviors were offered a targeted intervention at their municipal health center (MHC). At 1-year follow-up, health-risk behaviors, self-rated health, BMI, and mental well-being were reassessed by questionnaire, and current information on diagnoses and medical treatment was retrieved from the EPRs. RESULTS Of 598 patients at high risk of disease or with health-risk behavior, 135 took up the targeted intervention at their GP or MHC and 463 received the personal health profile only. From baseline to 1-year follow-up, the number of patients with unhealthy eating habits decreased, mean mental well-being increased, and smoking prevalence decreased in patients who had received the digital personal health profile alone. Among patients who took up the targeted intervention, unhealthy eating habits and sedentary lifestyles decreased and significant reductions in mean BMI were observed. At 1-year follow up, no health-risk behaviors were detected among 17.4% of patients who at baseline had exhibited health-risk behaviors or high risk of disease. CONCLUSIONS A stepwise targeted preventive approach using web-based and face-to-face elements may lead to favorable lifestyle changes. Specifically, a web-based approach may improve smoking and eating habits and mental well-being, whereas supplementary face-to-face interventions may be necessary to improve exercise habits and BMI. TRIAL REGISTRATION ClinicalTrials.gov NCT02797392; https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT02797392. INTERNATIONAL REGISTERED REPORT IDENTIFIER (IRRID) RR2-10.1186/s12875-018-0820-8.
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- Trine Thilsing
- Research Unit of General Practice, Department of Public Health, University of Southern Denmark, Odense, Denmark
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- Research Unit of General Practice, Department of Public Health, University of Southern Denmark, Odense, Denmark
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- Research Unit of General Practice, Department of Public Health, University of Southern Denmark, Odense, Denmark
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- Research Unit of General Practice, Department of Public Health, University of Southern Denmark, Odense, Denmark
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- Research Unit for General Practice in Aalborg, Department of Clinical Medicine, Aalborg University Hospital, Aalborg, Denmark
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- Research Unit of General Practice, Department of Public Health, University of Southern Denmark, Odense, Denmark
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- Research Unit of General Practice, Department of Public Health, University of Southern Denmark, Odense, Denmark
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Stol DM, Hollander M, Badenbroek IF, Nielen MMJ, Schellevis FG, de Wit NJ. Uptake and detection rate of a stepwise cardiometabolic disease detection program in primary care-a cohort study. Eur J Public Health 2020; 30:479-484. [PMID: 31722402 PMCID: PMC7292350 DOI: 10.1093/eurpub/ckz201] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/16/2023] Open
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Background Early detection and treatment of cardiometabolic diseases (CMD) in high-risk patients is a promising preventive strategy to anticipate the increasing burden of CMD. The Dutch guideline ‘the prevention consultation’ provides a framework for stepwise CMD risk assessment and detection in primary care. The aim of this study was to assess the outcome of this program in terms of newly diagnosed CMD. Methods A cohort study among 30 934 patients, aged 45–70 years without known CMD or CMD risk factors, who were invited for the CMD detection program within 37 general practices. Patients filled out a CMD risk score (step 1), were referred for additional risk profiling in case of high risk (step 2) and received lifestyle advice and (pharmacological) treatment if indicated (step 3). During 1-year follow-up newly diagnosed CMD, prescriptions and abnormal diagnostic tests were assessed. Results Twelve thousand seven hundred and thirty-eight patients filled out the risk score of which 865, 6665 and 5208 had a low, intermediate and high CMD risk, respectively. One thousand seven hundred and fifty-five high-risk patients consulted the general practitioner, in 346 of whom a new CMD was diagnosed. In an additional 422 patients a new prescription and/or abnormal diagnostic test were found. Conclusions Implementation of the CMD detection program resulted in a new CMD diagnosis in one-fifth of high-risk patients who attended the practice for completion of their risk profile. However, the potential yield of the program could be higher given the considerable number of additional risk factors—such as elevated glucose, blood pressure and cholesterol levels—found, requiring active follow-up and presumably treatment in the future.
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- Daphne M Stol
- Julius Center for Health Sciences and Primary Care, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, The Netherlands
- Netherlands Institute for Health Services Research (NIVEL), Utrecht, The Netherlands
- Correspondence: Daphne M. Stol, Julius Center for Health Sciences and Primary Care, University Medical Center Utrecht, P.O. Box 85500, 3508 GA Utrecht, The Netherlands, Tel: +31 887568181, e-mail:
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- Julius Center for Health Sciences and Primary Care, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Julius Center for Health Sciences and Primary Care, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, The Netherlands
- Netherlands Institute for Health Services Research (NIVEL), Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Netherlands Institute for Health Services Research (NIVEL), Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Netherlands Institute for Health Services Research (NIVEL), Utrecht, The Netherlands
- Department of General Practice and Elderly Care Medicine, Amsterdam Public Health Research Institute, Amsterdam University Medical Centers (Location VUmc), Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Julius Center for Health Sciences and Primary Care, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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Stol DM, Badenbroek IF, Hollander M, Nielen MMJ, Kraaijenhagen RA, Schellevis FG, de Wit NJ. Effectiveness of a stepwise cardiometabolic disease prevention program: Results of a randomized controlled trial in primary care. Prev Med 2020; 132:105984. [PMID: 31954837 DOI: 10.1016/j.ypmed.2020.105984] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/17/2019] [Revised: 01/07/2020] [Accepted: 01/12/2020] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Effective preventive strategies for cardiometabolic disease (CMD) are needed. We aim to establish the effectiveness of a stepwise CMD risk assessment followed by individualized treatment if indicated compared to care as usual. We conducted a RCT between 2014 and 2017. Individuals (45-70 years) without CMD or CMD risk factors were invited for stepwise CMD risk assessment through a risk score (step1), additional risk assessment at the practice in case of high-risk (step2) and individualized follow-up treatment if indicated (step3). We compared newly detected CMD and newly prescribed drugs during one-year follow-up, and change in CMD risk profile between baseline and one-year follow-up among participants who completed step2 to matched controls. A CMD was diagnosed almost three times more often (OR 2.90, 95% CI 2.25: 3.72) in the intervention compared to the control group, in parallel with newly prescribed antihypertensive and lipid lowering drugs (OR 2.85, 95% CI 1.96: 4.15 and 3.23, 95% CI 2.03: 5.14 respectively). Waist circumference significantly decreased between the intervention compared to the control group (mean -3.08 cm, 95% CI -3.73: -2.43). No differences were observed for changes in BMI and smoking. Systolic blood pressure (mean -2.26 mmHg, 95% CI -4.01: -0.51) and cholesterol ratio (mean -0.11, 95% CI -0.19: -0.02) significantly decreased within intervention participants between baseline and one-year follow-up. In conclusion, implementation of the CMD prevention program resulted in the detection of two- to threefold more patients with CMD. A significant drop in systolic blood pressure and cholesterol levels was found after one year of treatment. Modelling of these results should confirm the effect on long term endpoints. Trial registration: Dutch trial Register number NTR4277.
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- Daphne M Stol
- Julius Center for Health Sciences and Primary Care, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, the Netherlands; Netherlands Institute for Health Services Research (NIVEL), Utrecht, the Netherlands.
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- Netherlands Institute for Health Services Research (NIVEL), Utrecht, the Netherlands; Julius Center for Health Sciences and Primary Care, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, the Netherlands.
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- Julius Center for Health Sciences and Primary Care, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, the Netherlands.
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- Netherlands Institute for Health Services Research (NIVEL), Utrecht, the Netherlands.
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- Netherlands Institute for Prevention and E-health Development (NIPED), Amsterdam, the Netherlands.
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- Netherlands Institute for Health Services Research (NIVEL), Utrecht, the Netherlands; Department of General Practice and Elderly Care Medicine, Amsterdam Public Health Research Institute, Amsterdam University Medical Centers (location VUmc), Amsterdam, the Netherlands.
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- Julius Center for Health Sciences and Primary Care, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, the Netherlands.
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Larsen LB, Sondergaard J, Thomsen JL, Halling A, Sønderlund AL, Christensen JR, Thilsing T. Step-wise approach to prevention of chronic diseases in the Danish primary care sector with the use of a personal digital health profile and targeted follow-up - an assessment of attendance. BMC Public Health 2019; 19:1092. [PMID: 31409343 PMCID: PMC6693260 DOI: 10.1186/s12889-019-7419-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/10/2018] [Accepted: 07/31/2019] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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Background Current evidence on chronic disease prevention suggests that interventions targeted at high-risk individuals represents the best way forward. We implemented a step-wise approach in the Danish primary care sector, designed for the systematic and targeted prevention of chronic disease. The intervention centered on a personal digital health profile for all participants, followed by targeted preventive programs for high-risk patients. The present paper examines individual characteristics and health-care usage of patients who took up the targeted preventive programs in response to their personal digital health profile. Methods A sample of patients born between 1957 and 1986 was randomly selected from the patient-list system of participating general practitioners in two Danish municipalities. The selected patients received a digital invitation to participate. Consenting patients received a second digital invitation for a personal digital health profile based on questionnaire and electronic patient record data. The personal digital health profile contained individualized information on risk profile and personalized recommendations on further actions. If at-risk or presenting with health-risk behaviour a patient would be advised to contact either their general practitioner or municipal health centre for targeted preventive programs. Attendance at the targeted preventive programs was examined using Poisson regression and chi-squared automatic interaction detection methods. Results A total of 9400 patients were invited. Of those who participated (30%), 22% were advised to get a health check at their general practitioner. Of these, 19% did so. Another 23% were advised to schedule an appointment for behaviour-change counselling at their municipal health centre. A total of 21% took the advice. Patients who had fair or poor self-rated health, a body mass index above 30, low self-efficacy, were female, non-smokers, or lead a sedentary lifestyle, were most likely to attend the targeted preventive programs. Conclusions A personal digital health profile shows some promise in a step-wise approach to prevention in the Danish primary care sector and seems to motivate people with low self-efficacy to attend targeted preventive programs. Trial registration Registered at Clinical Trial Gov (Unique Protocol ID: TOFpilot2016). Prospectively registered on the 29th of April 2016.
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- Lars Bruun Larsen
- Department of Public Health, Research Unit of General Practice, University of Southern Denmark, J.B. Winsløws Vej 9A, 5000, Odense, Denmark.
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- Department of Public Health, Research Unit of General Practice, University of Southern Denmark, J.B. Winsløws Vej 9A, 5000, Odense, Denmark
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- Department of Clinical Medicine, Research Unit for General Practice, Aalborg University, Aalborg, Denmark
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- Department of Clinical Sciences in Malmö, Centre for Primary Health Care Research, Lund University, Lund, Sweden
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- Department of Public Health, Research Unit of General Practice, University of Southern Denmark, J.B. Winsløws Vej 9A, 5000, Odense, Denmark
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- Department of Public Health, Research Unit of General Practice, University of Southern Denmark, J.B. Winsløws Vej 9A, 5000, Odense, Denmark
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- Department of Public Health, Research Unit of General Practice, University of Southern Denmark, J.B. Winsløws Vej 9A, 5000, Odense, Denmark
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Krogsbøll LT, Jørgensen KJ, Gøtzsche PC. General health checks in adults for reducing morbidity and mortality from disease. Cochrane Database Syst Rev 2019; 1:CD009009. [PMID: 30699470 PMCID: PMC6353639 DOI: 10.1002/14651858.cd009009.pub3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 56] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/24/2023]
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BACKGROUND General health checks are common elements of health care in some countries. They aim to detect disease and risk factors for disease with the purpose of reducing morbidity and mortality. Most of the commonly used individual screening tests offered in general health checks have been incompletely studied. Also, screening leads to increased use of diagnostic and therapeutic interventions, which can be harmful as well as beneficial. It is therefore important to assess whether general health checks do more good than harm. This is the first update of the review published in 2012. OBJECTIVES To quantify the benefits and harms of general health checks. SEARCH METHODS We searched CENTRAL, MEDLINE, Embase, two other databases and two trials registers on 31 January 2018. Two review authors independently screened titles and abstracts, assessed papers for eligibility and read reference lists. One review author used citation tracking (Web of Knowledge) and asked trial authors about additional studies. SELECTION CRITERIA We included randomised trials comparing health checks with no health checks in adults unselected for disease or risk factors. We did not include geriatric trials. We defined health checks as screening for more than one disease or risk factor in more than one organ system. DATA COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS Two review authors independently extracted data and assessed the risk of bias in the trials. We contacted trial authors for additional outcomes or trial details when necessary. When possible, we analysed the results with a random-effects model meta-analysis; otherwise, we did a narrative synthesis. MAIN RESULTS We included 17 trials, 15 of which reported outcome data (251,891 participants). Risk of bias was generally low for our primary outcomes. Health checks have little or no effect on total mortality (risk ratio (RR) 1.00, 95% confidence interval (CI) 0.97 to 1.03; 11 trials; 233,298 participants and 21,535 deaths; high-certainty evidence, I2 = 0%), or cancer mortality (RR 1.01, 95% CI 0.92 to 1.12; 8 trials; 139,290 participants and 3663 deaths; high-certainty evidence, I2 = 33%), and probably have little or no effect on cardiovascular mortality (RR 1.05, 95% CI 0.94 to 1.16; 9 trials; 170,227 participants and 6237 deaths; moderate-certainty evidence; I2 = 65%). Health checks have little or no effect on fatal and non-fatal ischaemic heart disease (RR 0.98, 95% CI 0.94 to 1.03; 4 trials; 164,881 persons, 10,325 events; high-certainty evidence; I2 = 11%), and probably have little or no effect on fatal and non-fatal stroke (RR 1.05 95% CI 0.95 to 1.17; 3 trials; 107,421 persons, 4543 events; moderate-certainty evidence, I2 = 53%). AUTHORS' CONCLUSIONS General health checks are unlikely to be beneficial.
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- Lasse T Krogsbøll
- RigshospitaletNordic Cochrane CentreBlegdamsvej 9, 7811CopenhagenDenmark2100
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- RigshospitaletNordic Cochrane CentreBlegdamsvej 9, 7811CopenhagenDenmark2100
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Mønsted T. Achieving veracity: A study of the development and use of an information system for data analysis in preventive healthcare. Health Informatics J 2018; 25:491-499. [PMID: 30198372 DOI: 10.1177/1460458218796665] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Within healthcare, information systems are increasingly developed to enable automatic analysis of the large amounts of data that are accumulated. A prerequisite for the practical use of such data analysis is the veracity of the output, that is, that the analysis is clinically valid. Whereas most research focuses on the technical configuration and clinical precision of data analysis systems, the purpose of this article is to investigate how veracity is achieved in practice. Based on a study of a project in Denmark aimed at developing an algorithm for stratification of citizens in preventive healthcare, this article confirms that achieving veracity requires close attention to the clinical validity of the algorithm. It also concludes, however, that the veracity in practice hinges critically on the citizens' ability to report high-quality data and the ability of the health professionals to interpret the outcome in the context of existing care practices.
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Larsen LB, Sonderlund AL, Sondergaard J, Thomsen JL, Halling A, Hvidt NC, Hvidt EA, Mønsted T, Pedersen LB, Roos EM, Pedersen PV, Thilsing T. Targeted prevention in primary care aimed at lifestyle-related diseases: a study protocol for a non-randomised pilot study. BMC FAMILY PRACTICE 2018; 19:124. [PMID: 30031380 PMCID: PMC6054846 DOI: 10.1186/s12875-018-0820-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/23/2016] [Accepted: 07/15/2018] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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BACKGROUND The consequences of lifestyle-related disease represent a major burden for the individual as well as for society at large. Individual preventive health checks to the general population have been suggested as a mean to reduce the burden of lifestyle-related diseases, though with mixed evidence on effectiveness. Several systematic reviews, on the other hand, suggest that health checks targeting people at high risk of chronic lifestyle-related diseases may be more effective. The evidence is however very limited. To effectively target people at high risk of lifestyle-related disease, there is a substantial need to advance and implement evidence-based health strategies and interventions that facilitate the identification and management of people at high risk. This paper reports on a non-randomized pilot study carried out to test the acceptability, feasibility and short-term effects of a healthcare intervention in primary care designed to systematically identify persons at risk of developing lifestyle-related disease or who engage in health-risk behavior, and provide targeted and coherent preventive services to these individuals. METHODS The intervention took place over a three-month period from September 2016 to December 2016. Taking a two-pronged approach, the design included both a joint and a targeted intervention. The former was directed at the entire population, while the latter specifically focused on patients at high risk of a lifestyle-related disease and/or who engage in health-risk behavior. The intervention was facilitated by a digital support system. The evaluation of the pilot will comprise both quantitative and qualitative research methods. All outcome measures are based on validated instruments and aim to provide results pertaining to intervention acceptability, feasibility, and short-term effects. DISCUSSION This pilot study will provide a solid empirical base from which to plan and implement a full-scale randomized study with the central aim of determining the efficacy of a preventive health intervention. TRIAL REGISTRATION Registered at Clinical Trial Gov (Unique Protocol ID: TOFpilot2016 ). Registered 29 April 2016. The study adheres to the SPIRIT guidelines.
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- Lars Bruun Larsen
- Department of Public Health, Research Unit of General Practice, University of Southern Denmark, Odense, Denmark
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- Department of Public Health, Research Unit of General Practice, University of Southern Denmark, Odense, Denmark
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- Department of Public Health, Research Unit of General Practice, University of Southern Denmark, Odense, Denmark
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- Department of Public Health, Research Unit of General Practice, University of Southern Denmark, Odense, Denmark
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- Department of Clinical Sciences, Center for Primary Health Care Research, Lund University, Lund, Sweden
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- Department of Public Health, Research Unit of General Practice, University of Southern Denmark, Odense, Denmark
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- Department of Public Health, Research Unit of General Practice, University of Southern Denmark, Odense, Denmark
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- Department of Informatics, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
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- Department of Public Health, Research Unit of General Practice, University of Southern Denmark, Odense, Denmark
- Department of Business and Economics, COHERE, University of Southern Denmark, Odense, Denmark
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- Department of Sports Science and Clinical Biomechanics, Research Unit for Musculoskeletal Function and Physiotherapy, University of Southern Denmark, Odense, Denmark
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- National Institute of Public Health, University of Southern Denmark, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Department of Public Health, Research Unit of General Practice, University of Southern Denmark, Odense, Denmark
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Cheong AT, Liew SM, Khoo EM, Mohd Zaidi NF, Chinna K. Are interventions to increase the uptake of screening for cardiovascular disease risk factors effective? A systematic review and meta-analysis. BMC FAMILY PRACTICE 2017; 18:4. [PMID: 28095788 PMCID: PMC5240221 DOI: 10.1186/s12875-016-0579-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/09/2016] [Accepted: 12/26/2016] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Background Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death globally. However, many individuals are unaware of their CVD risk factors. The objective of this systematic review is to determine the effectiveness of existing intervention strategies to increase uptake of CVD risk factors screening. Methods A systematic search was conducted through Pubmed, CINAHL, EMBASE and Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials. Additional articles were located through cross-checking of the references list and bibliography citations of the included studies and previous review papers. We included intervention studies with controlled or baseline comparison groups that were conducted in primary care practices or the community, targeted at adult populations (randomized controlled trials, non-randomized trials with controlled groups and pre- and post-intervention studies). The interventions were targeted either at individuals, communities, health care professionals or the health-care system. The main outcome of interest was the relative risk (RR) of screening uptake rates due to the intervention. Results We included 21 studies in the meta-analysis. The risk of bias for randomization was low to medium in the randomized controlled trials, except for one, and high in the non-randomized trials. Two analyses were performed; optimistic (using the highest effect sizes) and pessimistic (using the lowest effect sizes). Overall, interventions were shown to increase the uptake of screening for CVD risk factors (RR 1.443; 95% CI 1.264 to 1.648 for pessimistic analysis and RR 1.680; 95% CI 1.420 to 1.988 for optimistic analysis). Effective interventions that increased screening participation included: use of physician reminders (RR ranged between 1.392; 95% CI 1.192 to 1.625, and 1.471; 95% CI 1.304 to 1.660), use of dedicated personnel (RR ranged between 1.510; 95% CI 1.014 to 2.247, and 2.536; 95% CI 1.297 to 4.960) and provision of financial incentives for screening (RR 1.462; 95% CI 1.068 to 2.000). Meta-regression analysis showed that the effect of CVD risk factors screening uptake was not associated with study design, types of population nor types of interventions. Conclusions Interventions using physician reminders, using dedicated personnel to deliver screening, and provision of financial incentives were found to be effective in increasing CVD risk factors screening uptake. Electronic supplementary material The online version of this article (doi:10.1186/s12875-016-0579-8) contains supplementary material, which is available to authorized users.
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- A T Cheong
- Department of Primary Care Medicine, University of Malaya Primary Care Research Group (UMPCRG), Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya, 50603, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.,Department of Family Medicine, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universiti Putra Malaysia, 43400, Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia
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- Department of Primary Care Medicine, University of Malaya Primary Care Research Group (UMPCRG), Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya, 50603, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
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- Department of Primary Care Medicine, University of Malaya Primary Care Research Group (UMPCRG), Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya, 50603, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Department of Primary Care Medicine, University of Malaya Primary Care Research Group (UMPCRG), Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya, 50603, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Department of Social and Preventive Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya, 50603, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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Bruun Larsen L, Soendergaard J, Halling A, Thilsing T, Thomsen JL. A novel approach to population-based risk stratification, comprising individualized lifestyle intervention in Danish general practice to prevent chronic diseases: Results from a feasibility study. Health Informatics J 2016; 23:249-259. [PMID: 27245672 DOI: 10.1177/1460458216645149] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Early detection of patients at risk seems to be effective for reducing the prevalence of lifestyle-related chronic diseases. We aim to test the feasibility of a novel intervention for early detection of lifestyle-related chronic diseases based on a population-based stratification using a combination of questionnaire and electronic patient record data. The intervention comprises four elements: (1) collection of information on lifestyle risk factors using a short 15-item questionnaire, (2) electronic transfer of questionnaire data to the general practitioners' electronic patient records, (3) identification of patients already diagnosed with a lifestyle-related chronic disease, and (4) risk estimation and stratification of apparently healthy patients using questionnaire and electronic patient record data on validated risk estimation models. We show that it is feasible to implement a novel intervention that identifies and stratifies patients for further examinations in general practice or behaviour change interventions at the municipal level without any additional workload for the general practitioner.
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- David Mant
- University of Oxford, Department of Primary Care Health Sciences, Oxford, UK
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Beladi-Mousavi SS, Bashardoust B, Nasri H, Ahmadi A, Tolou-Ghamari Z, Hajian S, Torkamaneh S. The theme of the world diabetes day 2014; healthy living and diabetes; a nephrology viewpoint. J Nephropharmacol 2014; 3:43-45. [PMID: 28197461 PMCID: PMC5297527] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/21/2014] [Accepted: 05/16/2014] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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Annually, on November 14, the world diabetes day (WDD) is celebrated. WDD is a campaign led by the International Diabetes Federation (IDF) and its member associations throughout the world. It was created in 1991 by IDF and World Health Organization (WHO) in response to increasing concerns about the intensifying threat of diabetes worldwide. The WDD 2014 organization marks the first of a three-year (2014-16) emphasis on "healthy living and diabetes". Replacement of whole grain and cereal-based foods with refined grains in diet planning could be an operative and practical strategy in type II diabetic patients. This strategy beyond the development of glycemic control, leads to more benefits for management of other features of diabetes, diminution of diabetes-induced metabolic disorders, and prevents long-term complications especially diabetic kidney disease and cardiovascular disease.
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- Seyed Seifollah Beladi-Mousavi
- 1Chronic Renal Failure Research Center, Department of Internal Medicine, Ahwaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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- 2Department of Internal Medicine, Imam Khomeini Hospital, Ardabil University of Medical Sciences, Ardabil, Iran
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- 3Department of Nephrology, School of Medicine, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
,Corresponding author: Prof. Hamid Nasri, Department of Internal Medicine, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran.
| | - Ali Ahmadi
- 4Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School of Public Health, Shahrekord University of Medical Sciences, Shahrekord, Iran
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- 5Isfahan Neurosciences Research Centre, Faculty of Medicine, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
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- 7Department of Physical Education and Sport Science, Khorasgan University, Isfahan, Iran
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