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[Spirometry in general practice in Northern Norway].

Lisa Joensen1, Hasse Melbye

  • 1Allmennmedisinsk forskningsenhet, Institutt for samfunnsmedisin, Universitetet i Tromsø, 9037 Tromsø, Norway. lisa.joensen@uit.no

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General practitioners (GPs) in northern Norway frequently use spirometry for lung function testing. Most GP offices have spirometers, and support staff often perform the tests, indicating widespread adoption of this diagnostic tool.

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Area of Science:

  • Pulmonary Medicine
  • General Practice
  • Healthcare Services Research

Background:

  • The Norwegian Ministry of Health and Care Services established a COPD action plan in 2006.
  • General practitioners (GPs) play a crucial role in managing COPD.
  • Spirometry is essential for assessing lung function in COPD patients.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the utilization of spirometry by GPs in the northern counties of Norway.
  • To understand the current practices of lung function measurement in primary care settings.

Main Methods:

  • A postal questionnaire survey was distributed to all GP offices in the region.
  • Telephone follow-ups were conducted for non-respondents.
  • Data on physician fee categories were obtained from the Norwegian Labour and Welfare Administration.

Main Results:

  • Spirometers were available in 91% of GP offices.
  • Support staff performed spirometry in 66% of offices; physicians performed it in the remainder.
  • 86% of personnel using spirometry had received recent training (within the last two years).

Conclusions:

  • Spirometry is widely utilized in Norwegian GP offices.
  • Support staff commonly conduct spirometric measurements.
  • Quality improvement initiatives for spirometry should target both physicians and support staff.