ArticleInternational journal of circumpolar health2013
Prevalence and management of patients using medication targeting obstructive lung disease: a cross-sectional study in primary healthcare in Greenland.
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- Lung function measurements in the Greenlandic Inuit population: results from the Greenlandic health survey 2017-2019.European clinical respiratory journal · 2024Article
- Low Prevalence of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease in Greenland-A Call for Increased Focus on the Importance of Diagnosis Coding.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2023Observational
- Prevalence of users of medication targeting obstructive lung disease, the reasons for prescriptions and the use of spirometry in Upernavik Health Center in the period from 2011-2016, a retrospective observational study as basis for future quality development.International journal of circumpolar health · 2022Observational
- Prevalence and quality of care among patients using medication targeting obstructive lung disease: a cross-sectional study in the five regions of Greenland.International journal of circumpolar health · 2021Article
- Diabetes care in the dispersed population of Greenland. A new model based on continued monitoring, analysis and adjustment of initiatives taken.International journal of circumpolar health · 2019Article
- Spirometry in Greenland: a cross-sectional study on patients treated with medication targeting obstructive pulmonary disease.International journal of circumpolar health · 2016Observational
- Real-life use of fluticasone propionate/salmeterol in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: a French observational study.BMC pulmonary medicine · 2014Observational
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Abstract
objectiveThe aim of this study was to estimate the prevalent use of drugs targeting obstructive lung diseases among adults aged 50 or above in Greenland and to assess the use of spirometry testing among these medication users. STUDY
designObservational cross-sectional study based on reviews of electronic medical records.
methodsThe study was performed in the 6 largest primary healthcare clinics in Greenland, representing approximately 67.0% of the population in Greenland. Adults aged 50 years or above, who had at least one electronically prescribed drug targeting obstructive lung diseases within a 15-month time interval, were identified. We assessed whether a spirometry test was registered in their medical records within previous 2- and 4-year periods.
resultsA total of 565 persons were identified. This corresponds to a prevalent medication use of 6.1% (565/9,023) among adults aged 50 years or above. Among these medication users, 14.1% (80/565) had a spirometry test performed within 2 years. Within the 4-year period this increased to 17.9% (101/565).
conclusionThe use of medication targeting obstructive lung diseases in Greenland among adults aged 50 years or above is common. However, spirometry testing among medication users is low and interventions aiming to increase focus on spirometry testing should be integrated in the primary healthcare system.
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