The effects of patient-centered depression care on patient satisfaction and depression remission.

abstract：BACKGROUND:There is evidence both that a doctor's own well-being is closely associated with efficiency and positive attitude to patients, and that levels of stress, anxiety and depression in doctors are rising. OBJECTIVES:This postal survey aimed to measure anxiety and depression levels in general practitioners in 199...

journal_title：Family practice

authors： Chambers R,Campbell I

更新日期：1996-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A survey was undertaken to evaluate an undergraduate general practice preceptorship by means of an open-ended six-item questionnaire given to students at the end of their general practice attachment. The aim of the survey was to evaluate the preceptorship as a learning experience and to examine ways in which the prece...

journal_title：Family practice

authors： Cooper CW

更新日期：1992-09-01 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：BACKGROUND:Patients sometimes have differences of > or =20/10 mmHg in their blood pressure depending on which arm is measured. The prevalence and prognostic value of this finding in general practice are unknown. If these differences are due to peripheral vascular disease, these patients may be at increased risk of card...

journal_title：Family practice

authors： Clark CE,Powell RJ

更新日期：2002-10-01 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：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: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：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：: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:The North Trent scheme to address the problem of GPs whose performance gives cause for concern was implemented in 1997. This paper describes the structure and process of the scheme and evaluates the main outcomes. METHODS:We used non-participant observation and semi-structured interviews with representative...

journal_title：Family practice

authors： Joesbury H,Mathers N,Lane P

更新日期：2001-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：Introduction:We must study alternatives to structure an effective diabetic retinopathy screening program for Brazilian public health system. Objectives:Evaluate the diagnostic performance of retinal digital photography for diabetic retinopathy screening in primary care, accuracy of the family physician in diabetic ret...

journal_title：Family practice

authors： Rosses APO,Ben ÂJ,Souza CF,Skortika A,Araújo AL,Carvalho G,Locatelli F,Neumann CR

更新日期：2017-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The association between hypoalbuminaemia and a new diagnosis of cancer is as yet unknown. OBJECTIVE:This study aimed to assess whether unexplained hypoalbuminaemia was associated with an increased risk of subsequent new cancer diagnosis within the next 12 months. METHODS:A cohort study was performed using ...

journal_title：Family practice

authors： Merriel SW,Carroll R,Hamilton F,Hamilton W

更新日期：2016-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This paper describes some of the barriers to caring for people with HIV and AIDS by general practitioners. It is based on a review of the literature and on interviews with individuals. The first section examines the reasons given by interviewees for their involvement in HIV and AIDS care. The next section discusses th...

journal_title：Family practice

authors： Clarke AE

更新日期：1993-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：Background:International guidelines on hypertension management do not agree on whether patient characteristics can be used for the first choice of treatment of uncomplicated essential hypertension. Objective:We wanted to identify predictive patient characteristics to the response of two different classes of antihypert...

journal_title：Family practice

authors： van der Wel MC,Biermans M,Akkermans R,Lenders JWM,van Weel C,Deinum J

更新日期：2018-01-16 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：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: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:Co-morbid diabetes and chronic kidney disease (CKD) are common in primary care but health care can be suboptimal. OBJECTIVE:In this multi-centre mixed-methods study, we investigated GPs' perspectives on health service barriers in managing diabetes and CKD as an initial step towards health care improvement. ...

journal_title：Family practice

authors： Lo C,Teede H,Ilic D,Russell G,Murphy K,Usherwood T,Ranasinha S,Zoungas S

更新日期：2016-10-01 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：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：:To determine whether patients read and remembered health promotion messages displayed in waiting rooms, 600 patients in a UK general practice were given a self-complete questionnaire. Two notice-boards carried between 1 to 4 topics over four study periods. Three-hundred and twenty-seven (55%) of subjects responded. Tw...

journal_title：Family practice

authors： Wicke DM,Lorge RE,Coppin RJ,Jones KP

更新日期：1994-09-01 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：BACKGROUND:Assessing a genetic risk for developing breast cancer is not an easy task for a GP. Current expert guidelines for referring and counselling women with a family history positive for breast cancer are complex and difficult to apply in general practice, and have only two strategies (to refer or not to refer for...

journal_title：Family practice

authors： de Bock GH,Vliet Vlieland TP,Hageman GC,Oosterwijk JC,Springer MP,Kievit J

更新日期：1999-02-01 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:Over-the-counter (OTC) medicines are increasingly used for self-medication, but such products can be misused/abused. OBJECTIVES:The aim of this study was to investigate the general public's opinion and perceptions of OTC medicines, including the misuse/abuse of such preparations. METHODS:Data were collecte...

journal_title：Family practice

authors： Wazaify M,Shields E,Hughes CM,McElnay JC

更新日期：2005-04-01 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：INTRODUCTION:Musculoskeletal complaints are very common in primary care settings. Lipid-lowering drugs are one of several causes of musculoskeletal symptoms. However, data showing an association of lipid-lowering drug therapy and increased odds of musculoskeletal complaints in primary care patients are lacking. OBJECT...

journal_title：Family practice

authors： Mosshammer D,Lorenz G,Meznaric S,Schwarz J,Muche R,Mörike K

更新日期：2009-04-01 00:00:00

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：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: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