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[Prophylaxis in general practice. Aspects of the problems (author's transl)]
MMW, Munchener Medizinische Wochenschrift
|October 29, 1976
Summary
Quarterly prophylactic examinations in general practice showed a 42.5% participation rate, correlating with age and social stratum. Annual check-ups may be sufficient for detecting risk factors, offering economic benefits.
Area of Science:
- Preventive Medicine
- Public Health
- General Practice Research
Context:
- Prophylactic examinations were conducted quarterly for 4.5 years in a general practice setting.
- Participation rate was 42.5%, exceeding that of statutory early recognition investigations.
- Participation correlated with age and social stratum, but not sex.
Purpose:
- To evaluate the effectiveness of prophylactic examinations in a general practice.
- To assess the therapeutic effect on cholesterol levels.
- To determine optimal frequency for detecting and treating risk factors.
Summary:
- The study involved quarterly prophylactic examinations over 4.5 years, with a participation rate of 42.5%.
- Therapeutic effects on cholesterol levels were observed but were lower than reported in literature.
- Analysis considered influence of sex, age, social stratum, and participation frequency on therapeutic outcomes.
Impact:
- Results suggest annual medical investigations may suffice for risk factor detection and treatment.
- Optimizing screening frequency could yield significant economic advantages.
- Findings inform strategies for cost-effective preventive healthcare delivery.