Table 2.
Health-Care Utilization From 2 Years Prior to Follow-Up Among Those Who Completed Follow-Up Questionnaires (N = 161)
| Variable | Value |
|---|---|
| Taking an inhaler regularly | |
| Yes | 131 (81.4) |
| No | 21 (13.0) |
| Not known | 9 (5.6) |
| Reported GP visits in last 2 y for respiratory conditions | |
| Yes | 121 (75.2) |
| No | 25 (15.5) |
| Not known | 15 (9.3) |
| No. of primary care visits (GP or nurse) | 8.6 ± 7.0 |
| Emergency hospital visits for respiratory conditions | |
| Yes | 17 (10.6) |
| No | 114 (70.8) |
| Not known | 30 (18.6) |
| Emergency hospital visits of those who did attend | 2.6 ± 1.9 |
| Admitted to hospital in last 2 y for respiratory conditions | |
| Yes | 17 (10.5) |
| No | 121 (74.7) |
| Not known | 24 (14.8) |
| Length of hospital stay, d | 11.5 ± 13.0 |
Values are presented as No. (%) or mean ± SD. Data were gathered from electronic medical records; participants not appearing on these systems are coded as not known, but might engage with extraregional, informal, or private health-care providers. GP = general practitioner.