Publications by authors named "J W L Cals"
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- Radiology reports often use complex jargon that can confuse patients, leading to anxiety and difficulty understanding their health information.
- This review explores how different formats of radiology reports affect how patients perceive, remember, and act on the information they receive about their health.
- The findings show that using simpler language, illustrations, and glossaries in radiology reports significantly improves patient understanding and reduces anxiety compared to traditional formats.
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- Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are a common reason for women to visit general practitioners (GPs), but current diagnostic methods are inadequate, hindering effective diagnosis and treatment.
- A cross-sectional internet survey was conducted among Dutch GPs to explore their knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding UTI care, using 15 questions to gather data.
- Results indicated that many GPs rely on non-specific symptoms for UTI diagnosis and often do not adhere to established guidelines; they expressed a strong need for improved diagnostic tools to support better antibiotic prescribing practices.
Comparing visual and automated urine dipstick analysis in a general practice population.
Scand J Prim Health Care
August 2024
Introduction: Urinary symptoms constitute the primary reason for female patients to consult their general practitioner. The urinary dipstick test serves as a cornerstone for diagnosing urinary tract infections (UTIs), yet traditional visual interpretation may be subject to variability. Automated devices for dipstick urinalysis are routinely used as alternatives, yet the evidence regarding their accuracy remains limited.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Direct access of patients to their web-based patient portal, including laboratory test results, has become increasingly common. Numeric laboratory results can be challenging to interpret for patients, which may lead to anxiety, confusion, and unnecessary doctor consultations. Laboratory results can be presented in different formats, but there is limited evidence regarding how these presentation formats impact patients' processing of the information.
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