Table 4 Management before and after codified diagnosis among patients identified with a narrative diagnosis on the index date with codified diagnosis later in time (n = 86 patients)
| Â | Period before first codified diagnosis | Period after first codified diagnosis |
|---|---|---|
Total number of consultations, median (IQR) | 2 (1– 3) | 1 (0–3) |
Wait-and-see/ watchful waiting, n (%) | 11 (12.8) | 10 (11.6) |
Advice, n (%) | 16 (18.6) | 14 (16.3) |
Medication prescription or advice, n (%) | 32 (37.2) | 33 (38.4) |
Intra-articular injection, n (%) | 3 (3.5) | 10 (11.6) |
Diagnostic work-up, n (%) | 65 (75.6) | 12 (14.0) |
Aids and devices, n (%) | 4 (4.7) | 0 (0.0) |
Recommendation of/referral to other primary care practitioners, n (%) | 16 (18.6) | 17 (19.8) |
Referral to secondary care, n (%) | 36 (41.9) | 30 (34.9) |