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Gastric Point of Care Ultrasound in Adults: Image Acquisition and Interpretation

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Published on: September 22, 2023

Upper abdominal pain.

Janice Charles¹, Salma Fahridin, Graeme Miller

¹Australian GP Statistics & Classification Centre, University of Sydney, New South Wales.

Australian Family Physician

|August 16, 2008

Summary

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Female patients, non-English speakers, and working-age adults were more likely to have upper abdominal encounters. Very young and elderly individuals were less represented in these encounters.

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Gastric Point of Care Ultrasound in Adults: Image Acquisition and Interpretation

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Published on: September 22, 2023

Area of Science:

Public Health
Epidemiology
Healthcare Access

Background:

Upper abdominal pain is a common medical complaint.
Understanding patient demographics presenting with upper abdominal pain is crucial for targeted healthcare strategies.
The BEACH (Bettering Engagement And Communication in Healthcare) program collects data on primary care encounters.

Purpose of the Study:

To analyze the demographic characteristics of patients presenting with upper abdominal encounters.
To identify any over or under-representation of specific patient groups in upper abdominal pain consultations.

Main Methods:

Analysis of de-identified data from the BEACH program.
Comparison of demographic data for upper abdominal encounters against the overall BEACH program population.
Statistical analysis to determine significant differences in presentation rates.

Main Results:

Female patients presented more frequently (8 per 1000 encounters) than males (6 per 1000).
Female patients (64.5%) were over-represented compared to the total BEACH population (56.8%).
Patients of non-English speaking background, aged 25-64 years, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients showed higher presentation rates, while very young and elderly patients were under-represented.

Conclusions:

Demographic factors significantly influence presentation rates for upper abdominal complaints.
Healthcare services should consider the over-representation of females, non-English speakers, and the 25-64 age group for upper abdominal pain management.
Targeted outreach and culturally appropriate services may be needed for under-represented groups like the very young and elderly.