Attitudes towards care of the dying: a questionnaire survey of general practice attenders.

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：:This paper investigates sources of job satisfaction and dissatisfaction in general practice and identifies pressures and difficulties experienced by general practitioners in their work. The study revealed widespread job satisfaction based on three separate (but independent) aspects of general practice: clinical, psych...

journal_title：Family practice

authors： Branthwaite A,Ross A

更新日期：1988-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Despite persistent poverty-related health inequalities, few sustained responses have been developed in primary care. Welfare rights provision has been proposed as one potential pathway to addressing health inequalities. OBJECTIVES:This study was set up to address the prevalence of welfare rights issues in g...

journal_title：Family practice

authors： Harding R,Sherr L,Sherr A,Moorhead R,Singh S

更新日期：2003-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The purpose of this systematic review with meta-analysis is to determine the predictive value of the ABCD ²at 7 and 90 days across three strata of risk. Background. The risk of stroke after transient ischaemic attack (TIA) is significant. The ABCD ²clinical prediction rule is designed to predict early risk of...

journal_title：Family practice

authors： Galvin R,Geraghty C,Motterlini N,Dimitrov BD,Fahey T

更新日期：2011-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Guidelines for type 2 diabetes care in general practice are well known and accepted, but the implementation falls short. OBJECTIVE:To implement these guidelines by introducing a diabetes support service (DSS) to support the care delivered by the GP. METHODS:A controlled, non-randomised study with delayed i...

journal_title：Family practice

authors： Meulepas MA,Braspenning JC,de Grauw WJ,Lucas AE,Harms L,Akkermans RP,Grol RP

更新日期：2007-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：Background:Little is known about respiratory tract infection (RTI) severity in children following consultation. Objectives:To investigate post-consultation symptom trajectories in children with acute cough and RTI and whether baseline characteristics predict trajectory group. Methods:Prospective cohort study of 2296 ...

journal_title：Family practice

authors： Wensaas KA,Heron J,Redmond N,Turnbull S,Christensen H,Thornton H,Peters TJ,Blair PS,Hay AD

更新日期：2018-12-12 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To assess the results achieved with a rapid referral pathway for suspected colorectal cancer (CRC), comparing with the standard referral pathway. METHODS:Three-year audit of patients suspected of having CRC routed via a rapid referral pathway, and patients with CRC routed via the standard referral pathway of...

journal_title：Family practice

authors： Valentín-López B,Ferrándiz-Santos J,Blasco-Amaro JA,Morillas-Sáinz JD,Ruiz-López P

更新日期：2012-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Although both hospitalization and mortality due to heart failure (HF) have been widely studied, less is known about the impact of HF on disability and quality of life. AIM:To assess the degree of disability and quality of life in HF patients attended at family medicine centres. DESIGN AND SETTING:Cross-sec...

journal_title：Family practice

authors： García-Olmos L,Batlle M,Aguilar R,Porro C,Carmona M,Alberquilla A,Sánchez-Gómez LM,Monge E,López-Rodríguez AB,Benito L,Baños N,Simón A,Martínez-Álvarez MA,Luque EM,García-Benito C

更新日期：2019-11-18 00:00:00

abstract：Background:There remains a need to improve patient safety in primary care settings. Studies have demonstrated that creating high-performing teams can improve patient safety and encourage a safety culture within hospital settings, but little is known about this relationship in primary care. Objective:To examine how tea...

journal_title：Family practice

authors： Blumenthal KJ,Chien AT,Singer SJ

更新日期：2018-12-12 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Some studies have demonstrated an association between poor continuity of care, high likelihood of 'inappropriate' use of emergency departments (EDs) and avoidable hospitalization. However, we lack data concerning primary care use after an ED visit. OBJECTIVE:Identify the determinants of a visit to the gener...

journal_title：Family practice

authors： Rotival J,Yordanov Y,Thiebaud PC,Pelletier-Fleury N,Jacquet E,Debuc E,Pateron D,Naouri D

更新日期：2019-03-20 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:This study examined the effect of measuring blood pressure below subjects' rolled-up sleeves, over the sleeve, or on the bare arm. This is an important day-to-day issue for the busy GP. METHODS:The sample consisted of 201 subjects in family practice clinics and residents of a senior citizens' home. A digita...

journal_title：Family practice

authors： Kahan E,Yaphe J,Knaani-Levinz H,Weingarten MA

更新日期：2003-12-01 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:Acute otitis media is a common disease, particularly among children. The importance of a correct diagnosis is crucial, especially as unjustified prescription of antibiotics has become a major problem in clinical praxis. OBJECTIVES:Our aim was to evaluate the predictive value of different otological findings...

journal_title：Family practice

authors： Hemlin C,Hassler E,Hultcrantz M,Papatziamos G,Krakau I

更新日期：1998-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:There has been little research carried out on the prevalence and types of sexual dysfunction in the general population, although the indications are that such problems are relatively common. Most common sexual problems are potentially treatable. However GPs have estimated the prevalence of sexual problems to...

journal_title：Family practice

authors： Dunn KM,Croft PR,Hackett GI

更新日期：1998-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：Background:The Highlands and the Western Isles are the two most remote and rural areas of Scotland, with many medical practices in areas where pharmacies would not be viable. Recent regulations state that that dispensing medical practices in these areas must receive pharmacist support for patients who would benefit. O...

journal_title：Family practice

authors： Stewart D,Anthony B,Morrison C,MacRae Y,Dixon L,Friel E,Yoong E,Cunningham S,MacLure K

更新日期：2017-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The rectal examination is a much advocated procedure for assessing abdominal and urinary symptoms. A Medline literature search yielded only a few studies, not one of them in a general practice setting. The sensitivity of the rectal examination to rectal carcinoma and appendicitis is low, while it is high for prostate ...

journal_title：Family practice

authors： Muris JW,Starmans R,Wolfs GG,Pop P,Knottnerus JA

更新日期：1993-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：Background:The reason why patients contact a care provider, the reason for encounter (RFE), reflects patients' personal needs and expectations regarding medical care. RFEs can be symptoms or complaints, but can also be requests for diagnostic or therapeutic interventions. Objectives:Over the past 30 years, we aim to a...

journal_title：Family practice

authors： van den Broek J,van Boven K,Bor H,Uijen AA

更新日期：2018-12-12 00:00:00

abstract：:Before implementing a guideline, reassurance is needed that the guideline is valid, reproducible and reliable. A method for assessing guideline validity has now been developed for general use. Guideline producers need to consider suitable strategies for implementing their guidelines. When designing and evaluating a gu...

journal_title：Family practice

authors： Littlejohns P,Cluzeau F

更新日期：2000-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The articles reviewed for this issue of 'Selections' concern potential therapies to prevent osteoporosis and cardiovascular disease in postmenopausal women. Each therapy is controversial and provokes more questions than answers. The most benign intervention is the administration of calcium to postmenopausal women whos...

journal_title：Family practice

authors： Froom J

更新日期：1991-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The ankle-brachial index (ABI), i.e. the ratio of the ankle to brachial systolic blood pressure, is the golden standard for the diagnosis of peripheral arterial disease (PAD) and is a highly specific method for the assessment of vascular risk in otherwise asymptomatic patients. OBJECTIVE:To assess the diagn...

journal_title：Family practice

authors： Migliacci R,Nasorri R,Ricciarini P,Gresele P

更新日期：2008-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Home health services play an important role in decreasing hospital admissions and physicians' medical house calls play an integral role in home health services. There is no national survey of physicians' house call practice in the Lebanon. OBJECTIVES:The aim of this study was to provide some information abo...

journal_title：Family practice

authors： Sarru E,Abyad A

更新日期：1998-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To determine whether patients read and remembered health promotion messages displayed in waiting rooms, 600 patients in a UK general practice were given a self-complete questionnaire. Two notice-boards carried between 1 to 4 topics over four study periods. Three-hundred and twenty-seven (55%) of subjects responded. Tw...

journal_title：Family practice

authors： Wicke DM,Lorge RE,Coppin RJ,Jones KP

更新日期：1994-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This paper presents a method for assessing the doctor-patient interaction in terms of its patient-centredness. Patient-centredness was defined in terms of doctor responses which enabled patients to express all of their reasons for coming, including symptoms, thoughts, feelings and expectations. The method was tested a...

journal_title：Family practice

authors： Henbest RJ,Stewart MA

更新日期：1989-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:For the past 5 years there has been an intensive debate and a number of conflicting guidelines suggesting what general practitioners (GPs) should do to screen and manage hyperlipidaemia. At a WONCA seminar in Vancouver in 1992, policies and guidelines from Canada, the UK, The Netherlands, New Zealand, Hong Kong and th...

journal_title：Family practice

authors： Rosser WW,Palmer WH,Fowler G,Lamberts H,Thomson A,Lam C,Frame PS

更新日期：1993-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Prevention of cardiovascular disease in the elderly is becoming increasingly important. GPs are in a unique position to initiate preventive interventions in this age group. However, it is not clear which strategy a GP should follow to identify patients at increased cardiovascular risk-case finding or screeni...

journal_title：Family practice

authors： van den Berg PJ,van Dalsen CL,de Rooij RA,Prins A,Hoes AW

更新日期：1999-08-01 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:Advance care planning (ACP) has been gaining prominence for its perceived benefits for patients in enhancing patient autonomy and ensuring high-quality end-of-life-care. Moreover, it has been postulated that ACP has positive effects on families and health professionals and their relationship with the patient...

journal_title：Family practice

authors： Rhee JJ,Zwar NA,Kemp LA

更新日期：2013-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Qualitative research methods are recognized increasingly as valuable tools for primary care research, and add an extra dimension to quantitative work. OBJECTIVE:The aim of this study was to illustrate the benefits and problems attending the dual role of clinician/qualitative researcher. METHODS:As part of ...

journal_title：Family practice

authors： Chew-Graham CA,May CR,Perry MS

更新日期：2002-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The safety of non-steroids anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) in the context of pharyngitis is doubtful with contradictory results in the literature. OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the risk of peritonsillar abscess (PTA) associated to NSAIDs consumption during a pharyngitis episode observed in primary care. METHOD:A ...

journal_title：Family practice

authors： Piroulas C,Devillers L,Souty C,Sicsic J,Boisnault P,François M

更新日期：2019-07-31 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:During their specialty training, Dutch GP trainees work at a GP under the supervision of a GP trainer. Research suggests that the patient mix of GP trainees differs from that of their trainers. Receptionists assign patients to either the trainee or the trainer, thereby influencing the patient mix of the trai...

journal_title：Family practice

authors： de Jong J,Visser MR,Wieringa-de Waard M

更新日期：2011-06-01 00:00:00