General practitioners' perspectives of the integrated health care system: a cross-sectional study in Wuhan, China.

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：OBJECTIVES:To investigate referral rates for cardiac interventions by clinical specialty, to document doctors' reasons for referrals and to explore doctors' perceptions of the factors that influenced their clinical decisions. STUDY DESIGN:Doctors completed a clinical decision-making exercise involving, in total, 6093 ...

journal_title：Family practice

authors： Bowling A,Harries C,Forrest D,Harvey N

更新日期：2006-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The aim of this study was to evaluate the role of tympanometry for diagnosis, treatment and follow-up of otitis media in general practice. METHODS:The results from otoscopy performed by 40 physicians in general practice in Vejle County, Denmark were combined with the clinical condition and this was recorded ...

journal_title：Family practice

authors： Johansen EC,Lildholdt T,Damsbo N,Eriksen EW

更新日期：2000-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Although practice nurses play an important role in implementing smoking cessation strategies in primary care, relatively little is known of their attitudes and beliefs about giving smoking cessation advice. OBJECTIVES:To describe practice nurses' attitudes towards giving smoking cessation advice. METHODS:1...

journal_title：Family practice

authors： Hall S,Vogt F,Marteau TM

更新日期：2005-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:A consulting method known as 'shared decision making' (SDM) has been described and operationalized in terms of several 'competences'. One of these competences concerns the discussion of the risks and benefits of treatment or care options-'risk communication'. Few data exist on clinicians' ability to acquire ...

journal_title：Family practice

authors： Elwyn G,Edwards A,Hood K,Robling M,Atwell C,Russell I,Wensing M,Grol R,Study Steering Group.

更新日期：2004-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In November 1991 69% of a random sample of 998 Danish general practitioners (GPs) participated in a survey by anonymously filling in a mailed questionnaire concerning the way in which they use health education in their practices. Among the participating GPs, 97% used health education material. The study showed differe...

journal_title：Family practice

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更新日期：1994-03-01 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：BACKGROUND:Advance care planning (ACP) has been gaining prominence for its perceived benefits for patients in enhancing patient autonomy and ensuring high-quality end-of-life-care. Moreover, it has been postulated that ACP has positive effects on families and health professionals and their relationship with the patient...

journal_title：Family practice

authors： Rhee JJ,Zwar NA,Kemp LA

更新日期：2013-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:We aimed to examine the factors that were most stressful for new principals in inner-city general practice. In addition, given the concerns about retention of new principals, to ascertain whether high perceived stress translated into regret that they had joined their practice and factors that might protect f...

journal_title：Family practice

authors： Ashworth M,Armstrong D

更新日期：1999-02-01 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：: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：: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：BACKGROUND:Generic drug (GD) use is affected by many factors, including physicians' approach. OBJECTIVE:This study aimed to investigate the knowledge, opinions and attitudes of primary care physicians (PCPs) about GDs and potentially associated factors. METHODS:An adequately representative sample (n = 354) of PCPs wa...

journal_title：Family practice

authors： Oncu S,Bayram D,Aydin V,Isli F,Aksoy M,Akici A,Ucku R,Gelal A

更新日期：2020-12-19 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Bell's palsy (BP), which causes facial paralysis, affects 11-40 people per 100 000 per annum in the UK. Its cause is unknown but as many as 30% of patients have continuing facial disfigurement, psychological difficulties and occasionally facial pain. We present an randomised controlled trial (RCT)-based econ...

journal_title：Family practice

authors： Hernández RA,Sullivan F,Donnan P,Swan I,Vale L,BELLS Trial Group.

更新日期：2009-04-01 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: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: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：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：:Following a study of process and outcomes in general practice consultations, we returned to the GP participants and asked them to comment on taped consultations which they had found unsatisfying. Their comments were then analysed for information about sources of occupational stress, coping strategies, and this method ...

journal_title：Family practice

authors： Winefield H,Murrell T,Clifford J

更新日期：1994-12-01 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：: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：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：BACKGROUND:Previous studies have suggested that the attitudes of health professionals towards people with disability may be as negative as those of society. Further, even positive attitudes may not always be reflected in the health professional's behaviour. OBJECTIVE:The aim of this study was to examine GPs' (registra...

journal_title：Family practice

authors： Muir EH,Ogden J

更新日期：2001-08-01 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: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：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: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:General practice is person-focused. Contextual information influences the clinical decision-making process in primary care. Currently, person-related information (PeRI) is neither recorded in a systematic way nor coded in the electronic medical record (EMR), and therefore not usable for scientific use. AIM:...

journal_title：Family practice

authors： Schrans D,Avonts D,Christiaens T,Willems S,de Smet K,van Boven K,Boeckxstaens P,Kühlein T

更新日期：2016-02-01 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 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