Overweight can be used as a tool to guide case-finding for cardiovascular risk assessment.

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：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:To support the management of multimorbid patients in primary care, evidence is needed on prevalent multimorbidity patterns. OBJECTIVE:To identify the common and distinctive multimorbidity patterns. METHODS:Clinical data of 120480 patients (≥55 years) were extracted from 158 general practices in 2002-11. Pr...

journal_title：Family practice

authors： Sinnige J,Korevaar JC,Westert GP,Spreeuwenberg P,Schellevis FG,Braspenning JC

更新日期：2015-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Upper respiratory tract infections (URTIs) are a common reason for presentation to general practitioners. The current study used computerised consultation records of 100,222 patients from 17 general practices in New Zealand for the 12-month period 1 July 1991-30 June 1992. URTIs were noted in 8.9% of all consultations...

journal_title：Family practice

authors： McGregor A,Dovey S,Tilyard M

更新日期：1995-06-01 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:General practice is person-focused. Contextual information influences the clinical decision-making process in primary care. Currently, person-related information (PeRI) is neither recorded in a systematic way nor coded in the electronic medical record (EMR), and therefore not usable for scientific use. AIM:...

journal_title：Family practice

authors： Schrans D,Avonts D,Christiaens T,Willems S,de Smet K,van Boven K,Boeckxstaens P,Kühlein T

更新日期：2016-02-01 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：BACKGROUND:Given the benefits of breastfeeding (BF), health care institutions recommend that a child should be breastfed for the first 6 months of its life. However, differences between social groups as regards BF behaviour are very prevalent. OBJECTIVES:To identify effective programmes that can be implemented by GPs ...

journal_title：Family practice

authors： Ibanez G,de Reynal de Saint Michel C,Denantes M,Saurel-Cubizolles MJ,Ringa V,Magnier AM

更新日期：2012-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Prescribed medication is a mainstay of primary care but it is clear that a large proportion of treatment is not taken correctly. Such 'non-compliance' is considered to be a major problem, but research to date has provided few solutions. There have been increasing calls for a change in approach in order to ga...

journal_title：Family practice

authors： Dowell J,Hudson H

更新日期：1997-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In China, the government has encouraged the participation of private sector facilities in primary care to improve health care quality. OBJECTIVE:We compare health care utilization patterns among patients who select private versus public community health centres (CHCs) for reimbursed outpatient services. ME...

journal_title：Family practice

authors： Shen M,He W,Li L,Wu Y

更新日期：2020-11-28 00:00:00

abstract：:This paper describes 4 health care studies which illustrate the value of using economic analysis to evaluate health care choices. A Chamberlain undertook an applied health economics study of family planning service costs in a Scottish community. The study revealed that the cost of avoiding an unwanted birth was 320-...

journal_title：Family practice

authors： Mooney G,Yule B

更新日期：1985-03-01 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：:Much of diabetes care needs to be carried out by patients between office visits with their health care providers. Yet, many patients face difficulties carrying out these tasks. In addition, many adults with diabetes cannot count on effective support from their families and friends to help them with their self-manageme...

journal_title：Family practice

authors： Heisler M

更新日期：2010-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Interviews with 130 mothers of lower social class provided the basis for studying their views on the desirability of general practitioner intervention in their lifestyle habits; the study used both quantitative (questionnaire) and qualitative (interview) techniques. The majority of women were in favour of counselling ...

journal_title：Family practice

authors： Stott NC,Pill RM

更新日期：1990-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Though guidelines for the management of urinary tract infections (UTI) exist in several European countries, little is known about GPs' adherence, and the appropriateness of their management with regard to antibiotic resistance. OBJECTIVES:To describe German GPs' management of female patients with symptoms o...

journal_title：Family practice

authors： Hummers-Pradier E,Ohse AM,Koch M,Heizmann WR,Kochen MM

更新日期：2005-02-01 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 three papers reviewed for this issue deal with unrelated aspects of hypertension, illustrating the broad range of questions that still exist about optimal diagnosis and management. Physicians have for years been unsure about the efficacy, safety, and impact on morbidity of treating ISH. The result of these concern...

journal_title：Family practice

authors： Kelly R

更新日期：1992-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Medical end-of-life decisions (ELDs) have been discussed for several years in different countries, but little is known about the involvement of GPs in these ELDs. OBJECTIVES:The aim of the present study was to establish the incidence and characteristics of ELDs by GPs. METHOD:We selected 3999 deaths, a 20%...

journal_title：Family practice

authors： Bilsen J,Stichele RV,Mortier F,Bernheim J,Deliens L

更新日期：2004-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The aim of this study was to ascertain GPs' views about open access to out-patient follow-up for patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). METHODS:Semi-structured interviews and a postal survey were carried out in general practices in West Glamorgan UK, each with at least one IBD patient taking part in...

journal_title：Family practice

authors： Cheung WY,Dove J,Lervy B,Russell IT,Williams JG

更新日期：2002-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The aims of this study were to determine women's perceived risk of menopause-related disease and to understand how this shapes their decisions about taking hormone replacement therapy (HRT) for disease prevention. METHODS:A qualitative study based on analysis of audio-taped semi-structured interviews. The s...

journal_title：Family practice

authors： Ballard K

更新日期：2002-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:While health systems are striving for patient-centered care, they have little evidence to guide them on how to engage patients in their care, or how this may affect patient experiences and outcomes. OBJECTIVE:To explore which specific patient-centered aspects of care were best associated with depression imp...

journal_title：Family practice

authors： Rossom RC,Solberg LI,Vazquez-Benitez G,Crain AL,Beck A,Whitebird R,Glasgow RE

更新日期：2016-12-01 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:The Consultation and Relational Empathy (CARE) Measure has been developed as a tool for assessing the patients' perceptions of relational empathy in the consultation. OBJECTIVES:The present paper provides performance data on the CARE measure in a large sample of general practice consultations in areas of hi...

journal_title：Family practice

authors： Mercer SW,McConnachie A,Maxwell M,Heaney D,Watt GC

更新日期：2005-06-01 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: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：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：: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：: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: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：BACKGROUND:Recent medical guidelines for acute low back pain (aLBP) are unevenly followed. Based on financial criteria or associated with a desirability bias, studies incompletely describe the actual management provided by general practitioners (GPs) in terms of diagnosis, treatment and prevention of progression toward...

journal_title：Family practice

authors： Lorenzo A,Schildt P,Lorenzo M,Falcoff H,Noel F

更新日期：2015-08-01 00:00:00