Table 2 Overview of the population characteristics for the different types of care examined
From: Trends in low-value GP care during the COVID-19 pandemic: a retrospective cohort study
| Â | Pre-COVID-19 restrictions period | COVID-19 restrictions period | Post-COVID-19 restrictions period |
|---|---|---|---|
1. The use of imaging in the diagnosis of musculoskeletal complaints related to the back or knee | |||
Total no. of unique patients, n | 10,802 | 10,329 | 9,798 |
Female, n (%) | 5,876 (54.4) | 5,609 (54.3) | 5,271 (53.8) |
Age category, n (%) | |||
 0—18 | 1,057 (9.8) | 1,049 (10.2) | 1,023 (10.4) |
 19—50 | 4,784 (44.3) | 4,729 (45.8) | 4,477 (45.7) |
 50—70 | 3,387 (31.4) | 3,193 (30.9) | 3,078 (31.4) |
 70 +  | 1,574 (14.6) | 1,358 (13.1) | 1,220 (12.5) |
2. The prescription of antibiotics for otitis media acuta (OMA) in children without severe symptoms | |||
Total no. of unique patients, n | 1,684 | 1,875 | 1,823 |
Female, n (%) | 807 (47.9) | 881 (47.0) | 859 (47.1) |
Age category, n (%) | |||
 0—1 | 637 (37.8) | 843 (45.0) | 815 (44.7) |
 1—5 | 690 (41.0) | 683 (36.4) | 669 (36.7) |
 5—12 | 275 (16.3) | 271 (14.5) | 264 (14.5) |
 12—18 | 82 (4.9) | 78 (4.2) | 75 (4.1) |
3. Repeat opioid prescriptions. without a prior visit | |||
Total no. of unique patients, n | 3,498 | 3,498 | 3,498 |
Female, n (%) | 2,081 (59.5) | 2,081 (59.5) | 2,081 (59.5) |
Age category, n (%) | |||
 0—50 | 1,161 (33.2) | 1,161 (33.2) | 1,161 (33.2) |
 50—70 | 1,279 (36.6) | 1,279 (36.6) | 1,279 (36.6) |
 70 +  | 1,058 (30.2) | 1,058 (30.2) | 1,058 (30.2) |