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Our research focuses on acute conditions in primary care, cancer disease, quality development, physical activity, multimorbidity and mental health in general practice.
We publish scientific papers on general practice and family medicine, and we disseminate new knowledge on preventive care and treatment in general practice.
The Research Unit for General Practice in Aarhus is an independent institution conducting research in general practice and related areas of health care.
Extensive Danish study with 177,495 participants shows significant social, cultural, and economic differences in the risk of receiving inappropriate medication – even in a country with free and equal access to healthcare services.
Atrial fibrillation is a common heart arrhythmia disorder. Anticoagulants can reduce the risk of stroke, but many patients do not seem to receive this treatment.
Out-of-hours primary care is under pressure due to high demand for services. A PhD project has now investigated the potential value of using video in triage calls.