The search for person-related information in general practice: a qualitative study.

abstract：BACKGROUND:The existing scales to measure patient experience of primary care for adults tend to be with many items and difficult to use outside of the research setting. OBJECTIVE:To develop a Japanese version of Primary Care Assessment Tool Short Form as a concise scale for assessing patient experience of primary care...

journal_title：Family practice

authors： Aoki T,Fukuhara S,Yamamoto Y

更新日期：2020-02-19 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The time between experiencing symptoms and treatment in cancer diseases is a time of insecurity and despair. Brain tumour disease is a severe disease with dramatic manifestations and it is important that this time be kept as short as possible. METHODS:A consecutive sample of 28 patients with malignant gliom...

journal_title：Family practice

authors： Salander P,Bergenheim AT,Hamberg K,Henriksson R

更新日期：1999-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Home health services play an important role in decreasing hospital admissions and physicians' medical house calls play an integral role in home health services. There is no national survey of physicians' house call practice in the Lebanon. OBJECTIVES:The aim of this study was to provide some information abo...

journal_title：Family practice

authors： Sarru E,Abyad A

更新日期：1998-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Influenza (flu) is an acute viral infection of the respiratory tract, which can lead to serious complications for individuals within at-risk groups. Evidence indicates that aspects of organization and delivery within GP practices can have an influence on the rates of flu vaccination uptake. Positive deviance...

journal_title：Family practice

authors： Newby KV,Parsons J,Brooks J,Leslie R,Inglis N

更新日期：2016-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIMS:Palpitations are a common presentation in primary care. Guidelines have been developed to identify patients with palpitations who require further assessment by a cardiologist in secondary care. However, patients that do not meet guideline thresholds for referrals are still referred to secondary care...

journal_title：Family practice

authors： Pallikadavath S,Patel R,Sarania R,Ahmad T,Vali Z,Kandala NI,Sandilands A

更新日期：2020-09-12 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：: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: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：:This study highlights the large number of pregnant women in Belfast who fall into the 'at risk' category based on socioeconomic factors and suggests a need for greater emphasis on health education by professionals in both the fields of health and education in order to improve the knowledge and change the attitudes and...

journal_title：Family practice

authors： McKnight A,Merrett JD

更新日期：1986-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Despite its public health significance, data about depression in general practice are often unavailable. OBJECTIVE:To study (i) the incidence of GP-diagnosed depression during 2008, (ii) associations between patient characteristics, appraised severity and initiated treatment, (iii) GPs' usual care compared ...

journal_title：Family practice

authors： Boffin N,Bossuyt N,Declercq T,Vanthomme K,Van Casteren V

更新日期：2012-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：Background:There remains a need to improve patient safety in primary care settings. Studies have demonstrated that creating high-performing teams can improve patient safety and encourage a safety culture within hospital settings, but little is known about this relationship in primary care. Objective:To examine how tea...

journal_title：Family practice

authors： Blumenthal KJ,Chien AT,Singer SJ

更新日期：2018-12-12 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:Prevention of cardiovascular disease in the elderly is becoming increasingly important. GPs are in a unique position to initiate preventive interventions in this age group. However, it is not clear which strategy a GP should follow to identify patients at increased cardiovascular risk-case finding or screeni...

journal_title：Family practice

authors： van den Berg PJ,van Dalsen CL,de Rooij RA,Prins A,Hoes AW

更新日期：1999-08-01 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：: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：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 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: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：:Emotional problems are an important component of general morbidity in primary care settings. Research on the sensitivity of primary care physicians to such problems is, however, scanty. This study examines the prevalence of emotional problems among 776 patients in primary care clinics in Israel using the GHQ-28 and as...

journal_title：Family practice

authors： Shiber A,Maoz B,Antonovsky A,Antonovsky H

更新日期：1990-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The aim of the study was to validate a new case-finding instrument for common mental disorders (CMDQ). METHODS:A cross-sectional, stratified, two-phase study was carried out in 28 general practices in Aarhus County, Denmark. 1785 consecutive patients, 18-65 years old, consulting 38 GPs with a new health pro...

journal_title：Family practice

authors： Christensen KS,Fink P,Toft T,Frostholm L,Ornbøl E,Olesen F

更新日期：2005-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The purpose of this systematic review with meta-analysis is to determine the predictive value of the ABCD ²at 7 and 90 days across three strata of risk. Background. The risk of stroke after transient ischaemic attack (TIA) is significant. The ABCD ²clinical prediction rule is designed to predict early risk of...

journal_title：Family practice

authors： Galvin R,Geraghty C,Motterlini N,Dimitrov BD,Fahey T

更新日期：2011-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:There have been recent campaigns in many countries to address the increasing morbidity and mortality of asthma by promoting better management. This study aimed to evaluate the National Asthma Campaign (NAC), in Australia, and to assess the extent of its impact on reported asthma management. It was a cross-sectional, b...

journal_title：Family practice

authors： Tse M,Bridges-Webb C,Bauman A

更新日期：1993-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Skin diseases are a common reason for consulting a GP. This regular occurrence happens despite most GPs' lack of knowledge and training in skin disease. OBJECTIVES:We aimed to explore different diagnostic approaches of GPs in patients presenting with a dermatological problem. In addition, we aimed to identi...

journal_title：Family practice

authors： Rübsam ML,Esch M,Baum E,Bösner S

更新日期：2015-10-01 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：BACKGROUND:People with learning disabilities have become increasingly exposed to health risk with the move to community living. Yet, health promotion is poorly developed with a heavy reliance on primary care. OBJECTIVES:To elicit the perceptions of people with learning disabilities, carers and care workers regarding r...

journal_title：Family practice

authors： Young AF,Chesson RA,Wilson AJ

更新日期：2007-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Pre-diabetes in young people is frequently unrecognized or not treated on time, with the consequent loss of opportunity for diabetes prevention. In Mexico, there is scarce information about the prevalence of pre-diabetes in young adults. OBJECTIVE:To determine the prevalence and risk factors for pre-diabete...

journal_title：Family practice

authors： Ureña-Bogarín EL,Martínez-Ramírez HR,Torres-Sánchez JR,Hernández-Herrera A,Cortés-Sanabria L,Cueto-Manzano AM

更新日期：2015-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:There has been little research carried out on the prevalence and types of sexual dysfunction in the general population, although the indications are that such problems are relatively common. Most common sexual problems are potentially treatable. However GPs have estimated the prevalence of sexual problems to...

journal_title：Family practice

authors： Dunn KM,Croft PR,Hackett GI

更新日期：1998-12-01 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：:A survey of family practice residency programme directors in the United States was undertaken to look at the impact of malpractice and malpractice insurance on residency education. Of 385 programmes 276 (71.7%) responded to the 20 question survey. The results indicated a mean rate of 0.043 claims per resident or facul...

journal_title：Family practice

authors： Bowman MA,Murray JL

更新日期：1989-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Depression is more prevalent among women and people with low socio-economic status. Uncertainties exist about how general practitioner (GP) depression care varies with patients' social position. OBJECTIVE:To investigate associations between patients' gender and educational status combined and GP depression ...

journal_title：Family practice

authors： Riiser S,Haukenes I,Baste V,Smith-Sivertsen T,Hetlevik Ø,Ruths S

更新日期：2020-11-05 00:00:00