Follow-up received
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Explorative comparisons of the control- and intervention group with respect to patient-reported received follow-up in primary healthcare showed few significant differences, except that the control group received more follow-up from nurses at medical doctors’ offices within 2 months after rehabilitation, and that the intervention group received more follow-up from the social security office within 7 months after rehabilitation. As concerns the healthcare services most frequently used by the patients, the groups were relatively similar (Patient-reported received follow-up (use of health- and social services) in primary healthcare or other sectorsThe Norwegian labor and welfare administration is organized on the state level, but its services are integrated and provided in the local municipalities. Specialized medical doctors are organized in secondary healthcare, but can provide health services in local municipalities. Alternative medicine resides in the private sector, outside of public health services.Number of consultations since last registration summarized across patients.*Significant at Pearson's Chi-square test.