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Illness behaviour and general practice utilisation: a prospective study.

I Pilowsky, Q P Smith, M Katsikitis

    Journal of Psychosomatic Research
    |January 1, 1987
    PubMed
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    Patients without objective pathology reported more illness conviction and distress. Illness behavior, particularly disease conviction and affective disturbance, predicted general practitioner visits, especially in males.

    Area of Science:

    • Psychosomatic Medicine
    • General Practice
    • Medical Sociology

    Background:

    • Distinguishing illness behavior in patients with and without objective pathology is crucial for effective healthcare.
    • Understanding the psychological and behavioral factors influencing healthcare utilization is essential for resource management.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To compare illness behavior between general practice patients with and without objective pathology.
    • To investigate the relationship between illness behavior, demographic factors, and healthcare utilization.

    Main Methods:

    • Utilized the Illness Behaviour Questionnaire (IBQ) to assess patient experiences.
    • Compared IBQ scores between patients with and without established pathology.
    • Correlated IBQ scores and demographic data with general practitioner (GP) service utilization.

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    Main Results:

    • Patients without objective pathology exhibited higher disease conviction, anxiety, depression, and irritability.
    • Males scored higher on disease conviction, somatic focusing, and hypochondriasis compared to females.
    • Higher scores on disease conviction, affective disturbance, and disease affirmation predicted increased GP visits, particularly in males.

    Conclusions:

    • Illness behavior significantly differs between patients with and without objective pathology.
    • Specific illness behavior dimensions are key predictors of healthcare utilization.
    • Age and gender interact with illness behavior to influence general practitioner service use.