Acute low back pain management in primary care: a simulated patient approach.

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: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：OBJECTIVE:The purpose of this study was to assess the effectiveness of GPs personally handing out to their patients booklets about minor ailments and self-limiting health problems (minor illnesses). METHODS:The study was a pre-test-post-test, control group design and took place in seven general practices. The particip...

journal_title：Family practice

authors： Plass AM,Timmermans DR,van der Wal G

更新日期：2005-02-01 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：: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: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：:The present study was performed to investigate the predictive value of casual blood pressure recordings for mortality in a geographically defined population (n = 1917), for which the primary health care services are responsible. Isotonic regression of blood pressure on age was used to define groups with low, medium an...

journal_title：Family practice

authors： Lindholm L,Lanke J,Bengtsson B

更新日期：1986-03-01 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

abstract：:Doctors in different countries completed a questionnaire relating to the importance they attributed to eight possible sources of information about a new drug, their estimation of patients' expectations of the doctor prescribing drugs under specific circumstances and their therapeutic response to common clinical genera...

journal_title：Family practice

authors： Hull FM,Marshall T

更新日期：1987-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Overweight and obesity have negative health effects. Primary care clinicians are best placed to intervene in weight management. Previous reviews of weight loss interventions have included studies from specialist settings. The aim of this review was to estimate the effect of behavioural interventions delivere...

journal_title：Family practice

authors： Booth HP,Prevost TA,Wright AJ,Gulliford MC

更新日期：2014-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This paper examines the notions of adverse events, error, critical incidents and safety from the specific viewpoint of primary care. We conclude that each term can be defined, but existing work which we reviewed uses many of the terms interchangeably. We recognise that trying to access medical error objectively within...

journal_title：Family practice

authors： Jacobson L,Elwyn G,Robling M,Jones RT

更新日期：2003-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Non-clinical factors impact on decisions about whether to refer a patient from primary care to specialist mental health services. The aim of this study was to investigate whether introducing a standardized assessment of severity improves agreement on referrals. METHODS:Multi-site mixed-method cluster random...

journal_title：Family practice

authors： Slade M,Gask L,Leese M,McCrone P,Montana C,Powell R,Stewart M,Chew-Graham C

更新日期：2008-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Mounting evidence suggests that loneliness increases the risk of poor health outcomes, including cardiovascular disease and premature mortality.Objective: This study examined the prevalence of loneliness in an urban, underserved family medicine residency clinic and the association of loneliness with health c...

journal_title：Family practice

authors： Hooker SA,Stadem P,Sherman MD,Ricco J

更新日期：2020-11-28 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:Local adaptation is often reported in the literature to be an important strategy in achieving local ownership and relevance of guidelines in order to increase the likelihood of their uptake and implementation. However, the process is also potentially time-consuming and costly. OBJECTIVE:The aim of this stud...

journal_title：Family practice

authors： Silagy CA,Weller DP,Lapsley H,Middleton P,Shelby-James T,Fazekas B

更新日期：2002-06-01 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：BACKGROUND:Medical engagement is a mutual concept of the active and positive contribution of doctors to maintaining and enhancing the performance of their health care organization, which itself recognizes this commitment in supporting and encouraging high quality care. A Medical Engagement Scale (MES) was developed by ...

journal_title：Family practice

authors： Ahnfeldt-Mollerup P,dePont Christensen R,Halling A,Kristensen T,Lykkegaard J,Nexøe J,Barwell F,Spurgeon P,Søndergaard J

更新日期：2016-02-01 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:Inappropriately high levels of antibiotics are still prescribed in primary health care for respiratory tract infections (RTIs). Access to diagnostic point-of-care tests (POCTs) for RTIs might reduce this over-prescription. Objective:The purpose of our study was to determine the diagnostic performance and cl...

journal_title：Family practice

authors： Bruning AHL,de Kruijf WB,van Weert HCPM,Willems WLM,de Jong MD,Pajkrt D,Wolthers KC

更新日期：2017-09-01 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:Patient expectation for a prescription is a recognized influence on GPs' prescribing, particularly in relation to the prescribing of antibiotics. Nurses are now able to supply antibiotics under a Patient Group Direction (PGD) in NHS walk-in centres and may experience similar pressures in this new role. OBJE...

journal_title：Family practice

authors： Weiss MC,Deave T,Peters TJ,Salisbury C

更新日期：2004-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The aim of this study was to establish and evaluate a direct access service for laparoscopic sterilization. METHODS:A pragmatic randomized controlled trial was carried out on a total of 232 women referred to Aberdeen Royal Infirmary for sterilization between 1 June 1996 and 31 March 1997, from 57 general pr...

journal_title：Family practice

authors： McKessock L,Smith BH,Scott A,Graham W,Terry PB,Templeton A,Fitzmaurice AE

更新日期：2001-02-01 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:Diagnosing acute coronary syndrome (ACS) in a primary care setting poses a diagnostic dilemma for physicians. OBJECTIVE:We directly compared the diagnostic accuracy of a clinical decision rule (CDR) based on history taking and physical examination in suspected ACS with the risk estimates of the attending GP...

journal_title：Family practice

authors： Bruins Slot MH,Rutten FH,van der Heijden GJ,Geersing GJ,Glatz JF,Hoes AW

更新日期：2011-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The aim of this study was to explore beliefs and attitudes about refusing health screening in general practice. METHODS:In 1991, in Ebeltoft, Denmark people aged between 30 and 50 years were invited to participate in a 5-year randomized, controlled, population-based project testing the value of health screen...

journal_title：Family practice

authors： Nielsen KD,Dyhr L,Lauritzen T,Malterud K

更新日期：2004-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:in the western medical world, computers form part of the standard equipment in the consulting rooms of most GPs. As the use of a computer requires time and attention from GPs, this may well interfere with the communication process. Yet, the information accessed on the computer may also enhance communication....

journal_title：Family practice

authors： Noordman J,Verhaak P,van Beljouw I,van Dulmen S

更新日期：2010-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A method of computerized cough sound analysis is described. The sounds of nocturnal and post-exercise coughs from a child with asthma were compared with those from a child without asthma. The spectrographic patterns of voluntary cough at rest from the two children were similar. The pattern seen after exercise from the...

journal_title：Family practice

authors： Toop LJ,Thorpe CW,Fright R

更新日期：1989-06-01 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：: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:Endometriosis is an invalidating gynaecological condition in women of reproductive age, and a frequent cause of infertility. Unfortunately, the condition is characterized by a long interval between onset of symptoms and diagnosis. GPs in the Netherlands are educated to provide basic gynaecological care and s...

journal_title：Family practice

authors： van der Zanden M,Teunissen DAM,van der Woord IW,Braat DDM,Nelen WLDM,Nap AW

更新日期：2020-02-19 00:00:00