Shared decision making in hypertension: the impact of patient preferences on treatment choice.

abstract：:In the UK, policy changes in primary health care research and development have led to the establishment of primary care research networks. These organizations aim to increase research culture, capacity and evidence base in primary care. As publicly funded bodies, these networks need to be accountable. Organizational s...

journal_title：Family practice

authors： Fenton E,Harvey J,Griffiths F,Wild A,Sturt J

更新日期：2001-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In recent years, the Chinese government has introduced a new system called the integrated health care system to deepen health care reform and enhance the capacity of the primary health care services. OBJECTIVE:We aimed to investigate the perceptions and opinions of general practitioners (GPs) on the integra...

journal_title：Family practice

authors： Chen F,Jiang Q,Lu Z,Cao S

更新日期：2020-09-07 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:There is evidence both that a doctor's own well-being is closely associated with efficiency and positive attitude to patients, and that levels of stress, anxiety and depression in doctors are rising. OBJECTIVES:This postal survey aimed to measure anxiety and depression levels in general practitioners in 199...

journal_title：Family practice

authors： Chambers R,Campbell I

更新日期：1996-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Although practice nurses play an important role in implementing smoking cessation strategies in primary care, relatively little is known of their attitudes and beliefs about giving smoking cessation advice. OBJECTIVES:To describe practice nurses' attitudes towards giving smoking cessation advice. METHODS:1...

journal_title：Family practice

authors： Hall S,Vogt F,Marteau TM

更新日期：2005-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cancer of the colon is the second most common malignancy in North America and screening methods are needed for diagnosing the lesions at an early stage. Faecal occult blood screening is a method of secondary prevention which is particularly adaptable to the family practice setting. In order to test the feasibility of ...

journal_title：Family practice

authors： Sangster JF,Gerace TM,Bass MJ

更新日期：1986-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:While much research has examined the aetiology and treatment of asthma, little work has been done on its social impact. Yet asthma, like any disease, has a social as well as a medical dimension and it is increasingly being recognized that these two dimensions are interlinked. This paper describes a study into the soci...

journal_title：Family practice

authors： Nocon A,Booth T

更新日期：1991-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The World Health Organization and the World Organization of Family Doctors have called for 'doable' and 'limited' tasks to integrate mental health into primary care. Little information is provided about tasks GPs can undertake outside of guidelines that suggest to prescribe medication and refer to specialist...

journal_title：Family practice

authors： Palmer V,Gunn J,Kokanovic R,Griffiths F,Shrimpton B,Hurworth R,Herrman H,Johnson C,Hegarty K,Blashki G,Butler E,Johnston-Ata'ata K,Dowrick C

更新日期：2010-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:This study aimed to examine if providing feedback to the doctor can improve patient-doctor concordance (PDC) on health problems and treatments. METHODS:The study was carried out in a hospital-based primary care service in a lower socioeconomic status (SES) region of metropolitan Melbourne, Australia. A summa...

journal_title：Family practice

authors： Liaw ST,Young D,Farish S

更新日期：1996-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Generic drug (GD) use is affected by many factors, including physicians' approach. OBJECTIVE:This study aimed to investigate the knowledge, opinions and attitudes of primary care physicians (PCPs) about GDs and potentially associated factors. METHODS:An adequately representative sample (n = 354) of PCPs wa...

journal_title：Family practice

authors： Oncu S,Bayram D,Aydin V,Isli F,Aksoy M,Akici A,Ucku R,Gelal A

更新日期：2020-12-19 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) is the second most frequent skin cancer among Caucasians. Advanced cases determine significant tissue destruction and they can metastasize. OBJECTIVES:To evaluate the role of GPs in timely diagnosis of SCC, examining the probability of delay before the diagnosis and t...

journal_title：Family practice

authors： Renzi C,Mastroeni S,Mannooranparampil TJ,Passarelli F,Pasquini P

更新日期：2011-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Our aim was to determine the probability of correctly diagnosing urinary tract infections (UTIs) from urinary symptoms and signs, studying their sensitivity, specificity and likelihood ratio (LR) when clinical history, signs and reactive strip test results are taken into account. METHODS:An epidemiological ...

journal_title：Family practice

authors： Medina-Bombardó D,Seguí-Díaz M,Roca-Fusalba C,Llobera J,dysuria team.

更新日期：2003-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Uncomplicated lower urinary tract infection (LUTI) is one of the most common infections treated in general practice. Although nationwide treatment guidelines for LUTI are increasingly available, most European countries, including Slovenia, have not yet set such guidelines. OBJECTIVES:Our aim was to describe...

journal_title：Family practice

authors： Car J,Svab I,Kersnik J,Vegnuti M

更新日期：2003-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The measurement of blood pressure (BP) at home by patients with hypertension is increasingly used to assess and monitor BP. Evidence for its effectiveness in improving BP control is mixed. METHODS:To determine if home BP monitoring improves BP a pragmatic cluster randomized contolled trial was carried out i...

journal_title：Family practice

authors： Godwin M,Lam M,Birtwhistle R,Delva D,Seguin R,Casson I,MacDonald S

更新日期：2010-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The existing scales to measure patient experience of primary care for adults tend to be with many items and difficult to use outside of the research setting. OBJECTIVE:To develop a Japanese version of Primary Care Assessment Tool Short Form as a concise scale for assessing patient experience of primary care...

journal_title：Family practice

authors： Aoki T,Fukuhara S,Yamamoto Y

更新日期：2020-02-19 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Nearly three-quarters of patients seen in specialist outpatient clinics in England are in follow-up. It has been suggested that the care of many of these patients could be transferred to general practice. OBJECTIVES:We aimed to estimate the proportion of patients in general practice who are in long-term out...

journal_title：Family practice

authors： Reeve H,Baxter K,Newton P,Burkey Y,Black M,Roland M

更新日期：1997-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Within the past few decades, a growing number of psychiatrists in the UK have moved their outpatient clinics out of their hospital bases and have established liaison-attachment clinics in primary care settings within their catchment areas. This study reports the views of the senior general practitioners who have acces...

journal_title：Family practice

authors： Strathdee G

更新日期：1988-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Primary Care Groups and Trusts (PCG/Ts) are responsible for improving the health of local populations, but there is little evidence of their strategic involvement in accident prevention. OBJECTIVE:To determine the effect of providing information on local accidental injuries to PCG/Ts on the development of a...

journal_title：Family practice

authors： Coupland CA,Savelyich BS,Hippisley-Cox J,Kendrick D,Groom L,Cross E

更新日期：2005-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Smokers vary in their readiness to try stopping smoking, but there currently are no objective tools for identifying smokers' consulting behaviours which indicate their level of motivation to try stopping smoking. OBJECTIVE:The aim of this study was to investigate the construct validity and inter-observer re...

journal_title：Family practice

authors： Coleman T,Stevenson K,Wilson A

更新日期：2002-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The association between hypoalbuminaemia and a new diagnosis of cancer is as yet unknown. OBJECTIVE:This study aimed to assess whether unexplained hypoalbuminaemia was associated with an increased risk of subsequent new cancer diagnosis within the next 12 months. METHODS:A cohort study was performed using ...

journal_title：Family practice

authors： Merriel SW,Carroll R,Hamilton F,Hamilton W

更新日期：2016-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Rules of thumb used by GPs could be considered as empirical evidence of intuition and a link between science and practice in general practice. OBJECTIVE:The purpose of the present study was to analyse the description of the application of rules of thumb with regard to different situations in general practic...

journal_title：Family practice

authors： André M,Borgquist L,Mölstad S

更新日期：2003-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:There have been recent campaigns in many countries to address the increasing morbidity and mortality of asthma by promoting better management. This study aimed to evaluate the National Asthma Campaign (NAC), in Australia, and to assess the extent of its impact on reported asthma management. It was a cross-sectional, b...

journal_title：Family practice

authors： Tse M,Bridges-Webb C,Bauman A

更新日期：1993-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:current treatments for chronic low back pain (LBP) appear to be inadequate and there are growing calls for new approaches. This study explores the paired interviews of shared experiences among chronic LBP patients and their physicians with the ultimate goal of improving doctor-patient communication and clini...

journal_title：Family practice

authors： Allegretti A,Borkan J,Reis S,Griffiths F

更新日期：2010-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Forty-seven patients in psychogeriatric day centre were analysed regarding use of resources, costs and well-being. The level of well-being was based on interviews with staff and relatives and related to the economic outcome--a cost utility analysis. A 6 month period prior to day care was compared with the first 6 mont...

journal_title：Family practice

authors： Wimo A,Wallin JO,Lundgren K,Rönnbäck E,Asplund K,Mattsson B,Krakau I

更新日期：1990-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:A methodology is needed for classification of health problems by severity. OBJECTIVES:We aimed to test the Duke Severity of Illness Checklist (DUSOI) for feasibility and usefulness. METHOD:The DUSOI was field tested internationally by 22 family/general practitioners in 9 countries. RESULTS:The DUSOI was f...

journal_title：Family practice

authors： Parkerson GR Jr,Bridges-Webb C,Gervas J,Hofmans-Okkes I,Lamberts H,Froom J,Fischer G,Meyboom-de Jong B,Bentsen B,Klinkman M,de Maeseneer J

更新日期：1996-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Primary health care (PHC)-based reforms have had different results in Latin America. Little attention has been paid to the enablers of collective action capacities required to produce a comprehensive PHC approach. OBJECTIVE:To analyse the enablers of collective action capacities to transform health systems ...

journal_title：Family practice

authors： Báscolo EP,Yavich N,Denis JL

更新日期：2016-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Prevalence of overweight in children has increased significantly in many countries in the past decades. Few parents identify their own children as overweight, especially very young children. Motivating parents is difficult, and interventions to attain normal weight often fail. OBJECTIVE:To explore parents' ...

journal_title：Family practice

authors： Toftemo I,Glavin K,Lagerløv P

更新日期：2013-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:People with subthreshold mental health syndromes are common in general practice and represent an important morbidity and disability burden. Management options are currently limited. We examined the acceptability of a novel ultra-brief guided self-help intervention designed specifically for use in this settin...

journal_title：Family practice

authors： Collings S,Mathieson F,Dowell A,Stanley J,Jenkin G,Goodyear-Smith F,Hatcher S

更新日期：2012-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This paper describes the perception of general practitioners of violence to which they are subject, and also their fears of violence. It is based on interviews, and a written questionnaire. The outcome suggests that violence is a formidable problem. Some coping strategies are described. On the whole the subject has be...

journal_title：Family practice

authors： Myerson S

更新日期：1991-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Ethnic minority patients seem to be confronted with barriers when using health services. Yet, care providers are often oblivious to these barriers, although they may share to some extent the burden of responsibility for them. In order to enlighten care providers, as to the potential pitfalls that may exist, ...

journal_title：Family practice

authors： Scheppers E,van Dongen E,Dekker J,Geertzen J,Dekker J

更新日期：2006-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A course on the doctor and his feelings was presented as part of a programme for family medicine residents. The course was led by family physicians and behavioural science professionals who taught as an integrated team. Various teaching techniques were utilized to highlight emotional aspects of the doctor-patient rela...

journal_title：Family practice

authors： Rabinowitz S,Herz M,Granek M,Lehmann S,Pincus C,Maoz B

更新日期：1989-09-01 00:00:00