Medical engagement and organizational characteristics in general practice.

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：:The practice of breast feeding has declined throughout the world, at first in the developed countries and now also in the developing countries. Although there is some return to breast feeding in industrialized countries, it is mostly by the privileged and better educated women. This article discusses the importance of...

journal_title：Family practice

authors： Cutting WA,Ludlam M

更新日期：1984-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Recruitment of representative samples in primary care research is essential to ensure high-quality, generalizable results. This is particularly important for research using routinely recorded patient data to examine the delivery of care. Yet little is known about how different recruitment strategies influenc...

journal_title：Family practice

authors： Lord PA,Willis TA,Carder P,West RM,Foy R

更新日期：2016-04-01 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：:With current moves towards an emphasis on the 'whole' patient rather than fragmenting the person into organ systems research methods need to be developed which reflect that emphasis and direct us in our endeavour as clinicians. It is possible to have a descriptive science of human behaviour which can be based upon cli...

journal_title：Family practice

authors： Aldridge D,Pietroni P

更新日期：1987-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In Scotland, there has been significant investment in pharmacy teams in general medical practices over recent years, aligned to current government policy. OBJECTIVES:To characterize the national pharmacy workforce including activities undertaken, perceived competence and confidence, as well as perception of...

journal_title：Family practice

authors： Stewart D,Maclure K,Newham R,Gibson-Smith K,Bruce R,Cunningham S,Maclure A,Fry S,Mackerrow J,Bennie M

更新日期：2020-03-25 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Most individuals with current epilepsy are solely under the care of the primary care team for follow-up care. Government working party recommendations, expert epilepsy panels and patients have also stressed the central role of the GP in follow-up care. Problems in the provision of care in the community have,...

journal_title：Family practice

authors： Thapar AK,Stott NC,Richens A,Kerr M

更新日期：1998-10-01 00:00:00

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：: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：:The aim of the study is to determine the diagnostic value of (combinations of) signs, symptoms and simple laboratory test results for colorectal cancer in patients with rectal bleeding presenting in general practice. Initial complaints and findings were compared with the final diagnoses based on clinical follow-up aft...

journal_title：Family practice

authors： Fijten GH,Starmans R,Muris JW,Schouten HJ,Blijham GH,Knottnerus JA

更新日期：1995-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study evaluated the influence of a desk-top analyser, used in general practice, on the mean number of blood tests per contact, prescribed or analysed by general practitioners. A randomized controlled trial was used. The mean number of blood tests per contact requested by two groups of GPs, before and after the in...

journal_title：Family practice

authors： Gilio C,Buntinx F,De Kezel O,Scheys I

更新日期：1993-06-01 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: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：OBJECTIVE:We aimed to assess criteria when diagnosing acute otitis media and related performance in general practice in Denmark. Furthermore, we aimed to identify the scale of and the reasons for diagnostic uncertainty. METHODS:We conducted: (i) a survey among GPs assessing criteria; and (ii) prospective registration ...

journal_title：Family practice

authors： Jensen PM,Lous J

更新日期：1999-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Chronic musculoskeletal pain (CMP) is treated in primary care by a wide range of health professionals including chiropractors, osteopaths and physiotherapists. AIMS:To explore patients and chiropractors, osteopaths and physiotherapists' beliefs about CMP and its treatment and how these beliefs influenced ca...

journal_title：Family practice

authors： Parsons S,Harding G,Breen A,Foster N,Pincus T,Vogel S,Underwood M

更新日期：2012-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The aim of the study was to identify promoting and impeding factors for successful implementation of a Dutch primary health care-based lifestyle programme called 'BeweegKuur'. BeweegKuur aims to increase the physical activity and change the diet of people at increased health risk due to overweight or obesity...

journal_title：Family practice

authors： Helmink JH,Kremers SP,Van Boekel LC,Van Brussel-Visser FN,Preller L,De Vries NK

更新日期：2012-04-01 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: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：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：: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:Given the impact of obesity on mortality and morbidity in women, we evaluated correlates of weight gain in women ages 35-47 years. METHODS:Three hundred and thirty-six African American and Caucasian American women, randomly selected from among urban residents aged 35-47 years and pre-menopausal at baseline,...

journal_title：Family practice

authors： Sammel MD,Grisso JA,Freeman EW,Hollander L,Liu L,Liu S,Nelson DB,Battistini M

更新日期：2003-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:After-hours care remains an important aspect of community practice although little is known about the views of either physicians or patients. This study presents an analysis of 12 499 after-hours calls made to a family practice centre over a five-year period, and 798 follow-up telephone interviews conducted with peopl...

journal_title：Family practice

authors： Evens S,Curtis P,Talbot A,Baer C,Smart A

更新日期：1985-03-01 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: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：: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：:Global community members who experience similar health problems gravitate to each other for information and support. Peers may be more approachable and can relate to the particular living circumstances one experiences. In well-resourced countries, people have opportunities for learning diabetes self-management; howeve...

journal_title：Family practice

authors： Nettles A,Belton A

更新日期：2010-06-01 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：BACKGROUND:Primary physicians care for most patients with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), but data on their attitudes and knowledge about the disorder are limited to research in the UK. OBJECTIVE:The purpose of the present study was to assess US family practitioners' attitudes and knowledge about IBS and determine the...

journal_title：Family practice

authors： Longstreth GF,Burchette RJ

更新日期：2003-12-01 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:We conducted an educational intervention emphasizing rational antibiotic prescribing in early-career General Practitioners (GP) in vocational training (trainees). The intervention consisted of an online introduction module, an online communication training module, face-to-face workshops, and cases to be disc...

journal_title：Family practice

authors： Deckx L,Anthierens S,Magin PJ,Morgan S,McArthur L,Yardley L,Dallas A,Little P,van Driel ML

更新日期：2018-01-16 00:00:00