Publications by authors named "Isabella Gringer Rousing"
BMC Prim Care
August 2023
Article Synopsis
- Ovarian cancer has a poor prognosis, prompting the need for earlier diagnoses; this study examines the healthcare usage of women with ovarian cancer versus non-cancerous women to find early detection opportunities.
- The research analyzed data from over 4,200 women diagnosed with ovarian cancer and compared health service usage with 42,550 non-cancerous women, highlighting higher contact rates with general practitioners before diagnosis.
- Findings suggest a significant increase in healthcare consultations occurred months leading up to the diagnosis, indicating that awareness of ovarian cancer symptoms among women and their doctors could enhance early diagnosis efforts.*
Article Synopsis
- * In the study, 91.1% of women diagnosed with OC had their diagnosis initiated by their general practitioner (GP), with women aged 60-74 showing significantly higher GP involvement compared to younger women.
- * Conversely, women with high comorbidity were less likely to have GP involvement in their diagnosis; the study suggests that understanding these trends could inform future health initiatives, although more extensive research is needed due to the small sample size.
