Nutrition guidance in The Netherlands: the role of the GP in the translation from population strategy to individual approach.

abstract：:A cohort study investigated the specific outcomes of a health education coursed carried out by recently graduated physicians in an urban primary care setting in Israel. Questionnaires were used to study the effects of the programme on knowledge and awareness concerning antibiotic usage. The results showed a significan...

journal_title：Family practice

authors： Hermoni D,Friedman M,Morel D,Mankuta D,Sivan A,Porter B

更新日期：1989-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：Background:Primary care test requests for serum immunoglobulins are rising rapidly, with concerns that many requests may be unnecessary. Evidence suggests some characteristics of general practitioners (GPs) and practices are associated with higher test ordering. Objective:To identify the physician and practice charact...

journal_title：Family practice

authors： Cadogan SL,Browne JP,Bradley CP,Fitzgerald AP,Cahill MR

更新日期：2018-01-16 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Though influenza is a serious health problem for elderly people, their influenza vaccination rate remains low in Switzerland. OBJECTIVE:Our aim was to assess the impact of an intervention combining multiple strategies to promote influenza vaccination of elderly patients in primary care. METHODS:We conducte...

journal_title：Family practice

authors： Humair JP,Buchs CR,Stalder H

更新日期：2002-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:New information and communication technologies such as email and text messaging have been shown to be useful in some aspects of primary care service delivery. Little is known about Scottish GPs' attitudes towards the adoption of these technologies as routine consultation tools. OBJECTIVES:To explore GPs' pe...

journal_title：Family practice

authors： Hanna L,May C,Fairhurst K

更新日期：2012-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Current primary prevention guidelines recommend the assessment of family history of coronary heart disease (CHD) to identify at-risk individuals. OBJECTIVE:To examine how clinicians and patients understand and communicate family history in the context of CHD risk assessment in primary care. METHODS:A quali...

journal_title：Family practice

authors： Hall R,Saukko PM,Evans PH,Qureshi N,Humphries SE

更新日期：2007-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:In the last decade of the 20th century, the countries of Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) have experienced rapid changes in health policies. This process was largely supported by international grants. After this support has ended, it is important to keep up with the development, developing its own strategi...

journal_title：Family practice

authors： Seifert B,Svab I,Madis T,Kersnik J,Windak A,Steflova A,Byma S

更新日期：2008-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Positive consultations, where both the GP and the patient had a positive impression, were compared with negative consultations, where both the GP and the patient had a negative impression. The consultations were compared with respect to tasks listed by Pendelton et al. in their 'consultation map', constituting satisfy...

journal_title：Family practice

authors： Arborelius E,Bremberg S

更新日期：1992-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Principals and trainees in general practice attending training events were asked to give information about their prescribing of drugs, with a focus on the prescribing of benzodiazepines for psychological problems. High prescribers of benzodiazepines believed that a prescription saved consultation time, tended to be in...

journal_title：Family practice

authors： Cormack MA,Howells E

更新日期：1992-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Physicians often encounter patients using alcohol as self-medication, but studies on community level are scarce. Because of alcohol-medicine interactions, it is important to know also all self-medication used. OBJECTIVE:To describe alcohol use as self-medication by people aged over 75 years. METHODS:The ho...

journal_title：Family practice

authors： Aira M,Hartikainen S,Sulkava R

更新日期：2008-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：Background:Family doctors' (FD) attitudes likely play an important role in the recognition and management of depression. Objective:The purpose of the study was to prospectively analyse the short-term and long-term impact of a specifically designed training program on attitudes towards depression among FDs. Methods:A ...

journal_title：Family practice

authors： Manzanera R,Lahera G,Álvarez-Mon MÁ,Alvarez-Mon M

更新日期：2018-01-16 00:00:00

abstract：:The functional status of patients was determined during an acute attack of asthma requiring medical intervention. Patients were recruited during two months from general practice: all 28 patients consulting for an acute asthma attack were invited to take part: four refused or were withdrawn from follow up. Matched cont...

journal_title：Family practice

authors： Wong-Chung D,Mateijsen N,West R,Ravell L,van Weel C

更新日期：1991-12-01 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：BACKGROUND:According to literature, COPD rates are high in spite of decreasing rates of main risk factors smoking and air pollution in developed countries. general practice is a good place to survey unbiased prevalence rates. Ten studies done in general practice over the last 20 years found prevalence rates among smoke...

journal_title：Family practice

authors： Gingter C,Wilm S,Abholz HH

更新日期：2009-02-01 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：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:It is important to understand the experiences surrounding smoking cessation among patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) to improve the likely success of future smoking cessation programs. OBJECTIVE:To explore the personal experiences surrounding smoking cessation among general practice ...

journal_title：Family practice

authors： Vuong K,Hermiz O,Razee H,Richmond R,Zwar N

更新日期：2016-12-01 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:Pre-school children are frequent users of health services, but little contemporary data are available describing their symptoms or why they consult. OBJECTIVE:To describe symptom and consultation prevalence in pre-school children and to identify the socio-demographic factor or factors associated with consul...

journal_title：Family practice

authors： Hay AD,Heron J,Ness A,ALSPAC study team.

更新日期：2005-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：Background:International guidelines on hypertension management do not agree on whether patient characteristics can be used for the first choice of treatment of uncomplicated essential hypertension. Objective:We wanted to identify predictive patient characteristics to the response of two different classes of antihypert...

journal_title：Family practice

authors： van der Wel MC,Biermans M,Akkermans R,Lenders JWM,van Weel C,Deinum J

更新日期：2018-01-16 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Children under 2 years of age with acute otitis media are known to have a relatively poor prognosis. The objective of this study was to assess whether known determinants for recurrent acute otitis media and persistent middle ear effusion after an episode of acute otitis media during childhood also apply to c...

journal_title：Family practice

authors： Damoiseaux RA,Rovers MM,Van Balen FA,Hoes AW,de Melker RA

更新日期：2006-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To investigate the question whether or not spinal manipulation is associated with specific treatment effects. METHODS:Literature searches were carried out in Medline, Embase and The Cochrane Library. All sham-controlled trials of spinal manipulation were considered. RESULTS:Seven such studies were located. ...

journal_title：Family practice

authors： Ernst E

更新日期：2000-12-01 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：BACKGROUND:Client or consumer expectation is considered to influence their satisfaction with the service provided, but its importance has not been quantified in health care. OBJECTIVE:The aim of this study was to determine the effect of "patient expectations of care" on satisfaction with care provided by out-of-hours ...

journal_title：Family practice

authors： McKinley RK,Stevenson K,Adams S,Manku-Scott TK

更新日期：2002-08-01 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:The approach to health and disease can either be salutogenic (origins of health) or pathogenic (disease causing), which thus makes recovery a concept featuring several different angles. Antonovsky, with his concept of salutogenesis, tried to reach a more complete understanding of its favourable effects on he...

journal_title：Family practice

authors： Nilsson B,Westman G

更新日期：1999-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：Aim:Multimorbidity is a growing phenomenon in primary care, and knowledge of the influence of social determinants on its evolution is vital. The aim of this study was to understand the relationship between multimorbidity and immigration, taking into account length of residence in the host country and area of origin of ...

journal_title：Family practice

authors： Gimeno-Feliu LA,Calderón-Larrañaga A,Díaz E,Laguna-Berna C,Poblador-Plou B,Coscollar C,Prados-Torres A

更新日期：2017-11-16 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Ageing of the population results in an increasing number of people living with chronic diseases that can adversely affect their quality of life. Information on the impact of chronic diseases on quality of life can make health services more patient-centred. OBJECTIVES:The aim of this study was to determine t...

journal_title：Family practice

authors： Lam CL,Lauder IJ

更新日期：2000-04-01 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：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:Most well-developed healthcare systems are facing the challenge of managing the increasing prevalence of patients with chronic diseases. Comprehensive frameworks, such as the chronic care model (CCM), receive widespread acceptance for improving care processes, clinical outcomes and costs. Objective:The purp...

journal_title：Family practice

authors： Desmedt M,Vertriest S,Petrovic M,Bergs J,Vrijhoef H,Dessers E,Hellings J,Vandijck D

更新日期：2018-07-23 00:00:00