Family Medicine Clinic: a case study of a hospital-family medicine practice redesign to improve chronic disease care in the community in Singapore.

abstract：:There is a growing concern about rational prescribing of antibiotics. That is why a secondary analysis of prescribing antibiotics in upper respiratory tract infections has been conducted by means of a nationwide study of morbidity and interventions in The Netherlands. The mean percentage of antibiotic prescriptions va...

journal_title：Family practice

authors： Kuyvenhoven M,de Melker R,van der Velden K

更新日期：1993-12-01 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:High blood pressure (BP) is one of the most important risk factors for stroke, and antihypertensive therapy significantly reduces the risk of cardiovascular morbidity and mortality. However, achieving a regulated BP in hypertensive patients is still a challenge. OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the impact of an interv...

journal_title：Family practice

authors： Reuther LØ,Paulsen MS,Andersen M,Schultz-Larsen P,Christensen HR,Munck A,Larsen PV,Damsgaard J,Poulsen L,Hansen DG,Christensen B,Søndergaard J

更新日期：2012-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Testing of patients for Helicobacter pylori infection is common in primary care settings. The accuracy of such tests has been assessed and critical appraisal of this literature can inform the clinical management of patients suspected of being infected with H. pylori METHODS:Literature evaluating the accurac...

journal_title：Family practice

authors： Roberts AP,Childs SM,Rubin G,de Wit NJ

更新日期：2000-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Although both hospitalization and mortality due to heart failure (HF) have been widely studied, less is known about the impact of HF on disability and quality of life. AIM:To assess the degree of disability and quality of life in HF patients attended at family medicine centres. DESIGN AND SETTING:Cross-sec...

journal_title：Family practice

authors： García-Olmos L,Batlle M,Aguilar R,Porro C,Carmona M,Alberquilla A,Sánchez-Gómez LM,Monge E,López-Rodríguez AB,Benito L,Baños N,Simón A,Martínez-Álvarez MA,Luque EM,García-Benito C

更新日期：2019-11-18 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Walk-in clinics aim to be highly accessible facilities, in particular for urgent primary care cases. A perceived increase of walk-in clinic visits in Canada could put this accessibility at risk. We aimed to study the appropriateness of walk-in clinic visits in Québec, Canada. METHODS:We performed a cross-...

journal_title：Family practice

authors： Broekhuis SM,van Dijk WD,Giesen P,Pavilanis A

更新日期：2014-02-01 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：:The construction and development of a questionnaire which measures the attitudes of general practitioners towards their role in the medical care system is described. Factor analytic procedures identified seven reliable factor-based subscales. The subscales measured attitudes towards: a psychological orientation to pat...

journal_title：Family practice

authors： Cockburn J,Killer D,Campbell E,Sanson-Fisher RW

更新日期：1987-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Persistent health inequalities in relation to both health care experiences and health outcomes continue to exist among patients identifying with a marginalized sexual orientation (MSO). OBJECTIVE:To compare the patterns of sexual orientation disclosure within primary care in England over a 5-year period. M...

journal_title：Family practice

authors： Cross H,Llewellyn CD

更新日期：2020-10-19 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Ethnic minority patients seem to be confronted with barriers when using health services. Yet, care providers are often oblivious to these barriers, although they may share to some extent the burden of responsibility for them. In order to enlighten care providers, as to the potential pitfalls that may exist, ...

journal_title：Family practice

authors： Scheppers E,van Dongen E,Dekker J,Geertzen J,Dekker J

更新日期：2006-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Studies examining the impact nurse prescribing have largely focused on the efficacy of the service. It was suggested in pro-prescribing policy arguments that extending the nursing role to include prescribing would increase job satisfaction. This assertion has not been fully explored. OBJECTIVES:To investiga...

journal_title：Family practice

authors： Cousins R,Donnell C

更新日期：2012-04-01 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：:In order to determine the views of General Practice attenders on death and dying, a survey was conducted using a questionnaire with nine questions on aspects of death and dying. There were 4117 respondents with an average age of 36.4 years, who attended 10 general practices. A control group of 100 patients was employe...

journal_title：Family practice

authors： Charlton RC

更新日期：1991-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:There has been a continued trend towards undertaking primary care-based research but the characteristics and generalizability of practices that participate in such research are not well known. OBJECTIVE:To compare research active and non-active practices in terms of practice demographics, disease prevalence...

journal_title：Family practice

authors： McManus RJ,Ryan R,Jones M,Wilson S,Hobbs FR

更新日期：2008-02-01 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：OBJECTIVE:We aimed to validate the Oudega diagnostic decision rule-which was developed and validated among younger aged primary care patients-to rule-out deep vein thrombosis (DVT) in frail older outpatients. METHODS:In older patients (>60 years, either community dwelling or residing in nursing homes) with clinically ...

journal_title：Family practice

authors： Schouten HJ,Koek HL,Oudega R,van Delden JJ,Moons KG,Geersing GJ

更新日期：2015-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Patients' religious beliefs can offer support at times of illness and disease. Therefore religious beliefs of patients are important in doctor-patient interaction. OBJECTIVE:To assess to what extent GPs pay attention to religious beliefs of patients in their daily work. METHODS:A postal questionnaire was s...

journal_title：Family practice

authors： Kuyck WG,de Wit NJ,Kuyvenhoven MM

更新日期：2000-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:Our objective was to evaluate the effect of training in a patient-centred intervention for GPs and practice nurses on outcomes for patients with Type II diabetes. METHODS:We carried out a randomized controlled trial within general practices as the basis for randomization and a before-and-after design for measures ...

journal_title：Family practice

authors： Pill R,Stott NC,Rollnick SR,Rees M

更新日期：1998-06-01 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: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：OBJECTIVE:The aim of the present study was to find out if a training programme adapted to family physicians with several years of clinical experience changes their behaviour when they deal with fibromyalgic patients in the sense of introducing the communication skills that define the 'patient-centred' approach. METHOD...

journal_title：Family practice

authors： Moral RR,Alamo MM,Jurado MA,de Torres LP

更新日期：2001-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Overweight and obesity have negative health effects. Primary care clinicians are best placed to intervene in weight management. Previous reviews of weight loss interventions have included studies from specialist settings. The aim of this review was to estimate the effect of behavioural interventions delivere...

journal_title：Family practice

authors： Booth HP,Prevost TA,Wright AJ,Gulliford MC

更新日期：2014-12-01 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：: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：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：:In response to the UK Government's proposal to increase the proportion of general practitioner income accruing from capitation payments the General Medical Services Committee of the British Medical Association has called for an extension of fee for item of service provision in general practice. In this paper the alloc...

journal_title：Family practice

authors： Birch S

更新日期：1988-12-01 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：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:Patient expectation for a prescription is a recognized influence on GPs' prescribing, particularly in relation to the prescribing of antibiotics. Nurses are now able to supply antibiotics under a Patient Group Direction (PGD) in NHS walk-in centres and may experience similar pressures in this new role. OBJE...

journal_title：Family practice

authors： Weiss MC,Deave T,Peters TJ,Salisbury C

更新日期：2004-10-01 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