House Calls by SOS Doctors in Attica, Greece
Author Information
Author(s): Peppas George, Theocharis George, Karveli Efthymia A, Falagas Matthew E
Primary Institution: Alfa Institute of Biomedical Sciences (AIBS), Athens, Greece
Hypothesis
What are the patterns of utilization of house call services provided by SOS doctors in Attica, Greece?
Conclusion
House calls by SOS doctors in Attica, Greece are frequently utilized, especially by elderly patients and females.
Supporting Evidence
- SOS doctors performed 98,009 house calls during the study period.
- 47.8% of house calls were requested by patients older than 65 years.
- 59.4% of house calls were requested by females.
- The majority of diagnoses were infections of the upper and lower respiratory tract.
Takeaway
Doctors in Greece make house calls to help patients who can't easily go to the hospital, especially older people and women.
Methodology
A retrospective analysis of house call visits data from SOS doctors in Attica over a 5-year period.
Potential Biases
Potential biases due to the retrospective nature of the study and lack of individual informed consent.
Limitations
The study is retrospective, which may lead to missing information for some variables.
Participant Demographics
The population included patients requesting house calls, with a significant portion being elderly and female.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p<0.001
Statistical Significance
p<0.001
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