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Open AccessDiagnostic spirometry in COPD is increasing, a comparison of two Swedish cohorts
Spirometry should be used to confirm a diagnosis of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). This test is not always performed, leading to possible misdiagnosis. We investigated whether the proportion of ...
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Open AccessDoes multimorbidity result in de-prioritisation of COPD in primary care?
The aim of this study was to describe factors associated with having COPD regularly reviewed in primary care by a nurse or physician and assess whether there was de-prioritisation for COPD in multimorbid patie...
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Open AccessValidity of Routinely Collected Swedish Data in the International Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) Database
This study aims to assess patient coverage, validity and data quality in the Swedish part of the International Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) Interactive Audit System (EIAS).
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Open AccessData-driven questionnaire-based cluster analysis of asthma in Swedish adults
The aim of this study was to identify asthma phenotypes through cluster analysis. Cluster analysis was performed using self-reported characteristics from a cohort of 1291 Swedish asthma patients. Disease burde...
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Open AccessChange in health status in COPD: a seven-year follow-up cohort study
Health status is a prognostic factor included in the assessment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The aim of our study was to examine the associations of clinical factors with change in health s...