Acute bronchitis: aetiology, symptoms and treatment.

abstract：Background:Previous evidence of race disparities in smoking cessation treatment has been limited to mostly survey studies which increase the potential for recall bias. We examined if African American versus white patients in primary care are less likely to receive any treatment or if race disparities are specific to th...

journal_title：Family practice

authors： Hooks-Anderson DR,Salas J,Secrest S,Skiöld-Hanlin S,Scherrer JF

更新日期：2018-03-27 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:We aimed to describe the clinical and psycho-socio-familial features of patients with widespread chronic musculoskeletal pain (WCMP)/fibromyalgia (FM) in primary care settings. To detect differences and similarities between both 'entities'. METHODS:An observational study was carried out with a newcoming cli...

journal_title：Family practice

authors： Ruiz Moral R,Muñoz Alamo M,Pérula de Torres L,Aguayo Galeote M

更新日期：1997-06-01 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:Regular aspirin is beneficial after myocardial infarction (MI). Community-based surveys appear to show unsatisfactory uptake of aspirin after MI. This could be due to over-the-counter (OTC) use not being recorded. In a pilot study in one practice, 39% of patients on aspirin after MI used OTC preparations. In...

journal_title：Family practice

authors： Hopper S,Pierce M

更新日期：1998-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Heroin addiction is a major public health problem affecting both the addicted individuals and their children, who have been shown to have poor social, educational and health status and to be at higher risk of abuse than their peers. Whilst the antenatal effects of parental drug use and the overall poor outco...

journal_title：Family practice

authors： Keen J,Oliver P,Rowse G,Mathers N

更新日期：2000-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:It is generally considered that a significant proportion of 'inappropriate' demand for GP services is generated by consultations for minor ailments. How GPs manage minor ailments is likely to affect how patients perceive and handle similar illnesses in the future. Whilst this potentially has significant impl...

journal_title：Family practice

authors： Morris CJ,Cantrill JA,Weiss MC

更新日期：2001-12-01 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:At the onset of the climacteric, healthy middle-aged women present with a variety of complaints, especially in general practice. In these first years of entering the menopause, vaginal blood loss alters from irregular periods to complete amenorrhoea. According to these different menstrual patterns, we can di...

journal_title：Family practice

authors： Maartens LW,Leusink GL,Knottnerus JA,Smeets CG,Pop VJ

更新日期：2001-04-01 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：BACKGROUND:Both treatment guidelines and the amount of antibiotics used for acute otitis media (AOM) vary across western countries. Parental expectations and their awareness of antimicrobial use and resistance, which may also be influenced by the guidelines, are not yet completely known. OBJECTIVE:To compare parental ...

journal_title：Family practice

authors： Tähtinen PA,Boonacker CW,Rovers MM,Schilder AG,Huovinen P,Liuksila PR,Ruuskanen O,Ruohola A

更新日期：2009-12-01 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: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：BACKGROUND:Antibiotics are over-prescribed for lower respiratory tract infection (LRTI). The influence of clinicians' history and examination findings on antibiotic prescribing for LRTI has not been directly assessed, and the extent to which these clinical findings predict appropriate antibiotic prescribing is unknown....

journal_title：Family practice

authors： Hopstaken RM,Butler CC,Muris JW,Knottnerus JA,Kester AD,Rinkens PE,Dinant GJ

更新日期：2006-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cancer of the colon is the second most common malignancy in North America and screening methods are needed for diagnosing the lesions at an early stage. Faecal occult blood screening is a method of secondary prevention which is particularly adaptable to the family practice setting. In order to test the feasibility of ...

journal_title：Family practice

authors： Sangster JF,Gerace TM,Bass MJ

更新日期：1986-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Current pandemic influenza plans to place GPs at the front line of a pandemic influenza response. However, little is known about GPs' perceptions of their role and preparedness in the event of a pandemic occurring. OBJECTIVE:Our aim was to assess general practice preparedness to respond to pandemic influenz...

journal_title：Family practice

authors： Shaw KA,Chilcott A,Hansen E,Winzenberg T

更新日期：2006-06-01 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：:Natural regression should not be advocated as a treatment option for cutaneous warts, given the infectious nature of this condition. Although there are numerous treatments for this condition reported in the literature, many trials are uncontrolled and many regimens are unsuitable for general practice. Specific treatme...

journal_title：Family practice

authors： Steele K,Irwin WG

更新日期：1988-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Data from the Danish National Health Service records on activities of each of 146 general practices in the county of North Jutland, Denmark, were studied to determine whether the use of proctoscopy influenced the stage at which cancer of the rectum was recognized. Information for all patients in the county who receive...

journal_title：Family practice

authors： Sørensen HT,Ejlersen E,Møller-Petersen J,Rasmussen HH,Olesen F

更新日期：1992-06-01 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：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：: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: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：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: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:Patient self-report measures of primary care are being used increasingly for quality assessment and improvement. The General Practice Assessment Survey (GPAS) is a widely used measure. However, it is important that the measures used are valid and interpretable. Factor analysis is a useful method to assist in...

journal_title：Family practice

authors： Bower P,Mead N,Roland M

更新日期：2002-10-01 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：BACKGROUND:Musculoskeletal conditions are common and cause high levels of disability and costs. Physical therapy is recommended for many musculoskeletal conditions. Past research suggests that referral rates appear to have increased over time, but the rate of accessing a physical therapist appears unchanged. OBJECTIVE...

journal_title：Family practice

authors： Sharpe JA,Martin BI,Fritz JM,Newman MG,Magel J,Vanneman ME,Thackeray A

更新日期：2020-10-12 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Evaluation of health care contacts from first events alone often misses large amounts of potentially important data and may produce different results than evaluation of all data including recurrent events. OBJECTIVE:We aim to bring the different methodological approaches for analysing longitudinal health ca...

journal_title：Family practice

authors： Thomsen JL,Parner ET

更新日期：2006-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Audiotapes were made of 140 visits to the offices of family physicians by patients with acute or chronic problems. The tapes were analysed using Bales Interaction Process Analysis to identify interviews which were patient-centred: interviews in which the physician was supportive and encouraged the patient to express h...

journal_title：Family practice

authors： Stewart M

更新日期：1984-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Primary care revival in Canada and elsewhere is viewed by many as conditional to the introduction of new organizational models. Endorsement by GPs is a key factor in the success of these models, and increasing GPs' job satisfaction is often one of the desired outcomes of the reforms currently underway. OBJE...

journal_title：Family practice

authors： Geneau R,Lehoux P,Pineault R,Lamarche PA

更新日期：2007-04-01 00:00:00