Predictive factors of an unfavourable evolution of symptom diagnosis in primary care

In this project, we explored morbidity rates of (persistent) symptom diagnoses using a detailed primary care data registry. We explored patients’ characteristics and GP management strategies of patients with persistent symptom diagnoses. We assessed the level of burden in patients with persistent symptom diagnoses compared to other primary care patients. We developed and externally validated a prediction model for persistent symptom diagnoses. In next studies, we will explore the evolution of symptom diagnoses in primary care.