Care-seeking behaviour of adolescents with patellofemoral pain: a retrospective cohort study.

ABSTRACT:

Aim

The aim of this study was to assess the care-seeking behaviour among adolescents with patellofemoral pain (PFP).

Methods

This retrospective study included data on 121 adolescents with PFP enrolled in a randomized controlled trial. A questionnaire was sent to the general practitioner (GP) of each adolescent, assessing information on the consultation dates for knee pain, potential diagnoses, and treatment provided.

Results

106/121 adolescents had been in contact with their GP, and 95 medical records of adolescents were available. Of the 95 adolescents with available medical records 60 had consulted their GP for knee pain. The median number of contacts was 1.5 (range 1-7). The GPs initiated treatment for 48 of the 60 adolescents and in most cases it was information a

SUBMITTER: Skovdal Rathleff M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10400934 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature