Citation

Luoto TM, Artsola M, Helminen M, Liimatainen S, Kosunen E, Ohman J. Duodecim 2013; 129(9): 966-971.

Vernacular Title

Pään vammat perusterveydenhuollossa--kyselytutkimus Pirkanmaan sairaanhoito- piirin terveyskeskuslääkäreille.

Affiliation

TAYS, neuroalojen ja kuntoutuksen vastuualue.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2013, Laaeketieteellinen Aikakauskirja Duodecim)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

23786110

Abstract

Patients with head injury constitute a large population treated in primary health care. It is essential to recognize patients with traumatic brain injury among this notable population to determine the need for more specific evaluation. General practitioners (n=331) in Pirkanmaa hospital district in Finland received an email link to answer the survey. The response rate was 54.1% (n=179). Mean survey score was 20.5 points (max. 25). Only acquaintance with the national traumatic brain injury practice guidelines was associated with greater survey scores. The general practitioners' level of knowledge in managing head injuries was good. Deficiencies were found in the questions dealt with post-traumatic amnesia and the definition of traumatic brain injury.

Language: fi