Acceptability of a faecal occult blood screening protocol for carcinoma of the colon in family practice.

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:To improve earlier presentation with potential symptoms of cancer, accurate data are needed on how people respond to these symptoms. It is currently unclear how self-reported medical help-seeking for symptoms associated with cancer by people from the community correspond to what is recorded in their general ...

journal_title：Family practice

authors： Smith SM,Whitaker KL,Cardy AH,Elliott AM,Hannaford PC,Murchie P

更新日期：2020-02-19 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:Guidelines for type 2 diabetes care in general practice are well known and accepted, but the implementation falls short. OBJECTIVE:To implement these guidelines by introducing a diabetes support service (DSS) to support the care delivered by the GP. METHODS:A controlled, non-randomised study with delayed i...

journal_title：Family practice

authors： Meulepas MA,Braspenning JC,de Grauw WJ,Lucas AE,Harms L,Akkermans RP,Grol RP

更新日期：2007-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：Background:We conducted an educational intervention emphasizing rational antibiotic prescribing in early-career General Practitioners (GP) in vocational training (trainees). The intervention consisted of an online introduction module, an online communication training module, face-to-face workshops, and cases to be disc...

journal_title：Family practice

authors： Deckx L,Anthierens S,Magin PJ,Morgan S,McArthur L,Yardley L,Dallas A,Little P,van Driel ML

更新日期：2018-01-16 00:00:00

abstract：:There is much discussion about the aetiology, definition and treatment of acute bronchitis. This paper reviews the main issues in the debate. It concludes that bronchitis should be regarded as a collective name for a wide range of syndromes. Whether further differentiation of the clinical diagnosis is meaningful depen...

journal_title：Family practice

authors： Verheij TJ,Kaptein AA,Mulder JD

更新日期：1989-03-01 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：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:Family doctors' (FD) attitudes likely play an important role in the recognition and management of depression. Objective:The purpose of the study was to prospectively analyse the short-term and long-term impact of a specifically designed training program on attitudes towards depression among FDs. Methods:A ...

journal_title：Family practice

authors： Manzanera R,Lahera G,Álvarez-Mon MÁ,Alvarez-Mon M

更新日期：2018-01-16 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: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: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:Recent guidelines for treatment of hypertension advocate a multifactorial approach based on absolute risk of a cardiovascular event. However, this does not take any account of individual patient values or preferences for health outcomes that result from having hypertension. OBJECTIVE:Our aim was to investig...

journal_title：Family practice

authors： Montgomery AA,Harding J,Fahey T

更新日期：2001-06-01 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: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：:The aim of the study is to determine the diagnostic value of (combinations of) signs, symptoms and simple laboratory test results for colorectal cancer in patients with rectal bleeding presenting in general practice. Initial complaints and findings were compared with the final diagnoses based on clinical follow-up aft...

journal_title：Family practice

authors： Fijten GH,Starmans R,Muris JW,Schouten HJ,Blijham GH,Knottnerus JA

更新日期：1995-09-01 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：:This paper describes the results of a study of the handling of confidentiality by general practitioners. A sample of 272 general practitioners in the eastern part of the Netherlands was interviewed. The general practitioners were presented with 10 cases involving confidentiality and were asked what course of action th...

journal_title：Family practice

authors： Lako CJ,Huygen FJ,Lindenthal JJ,Persoon JM

更新日期：1990-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:A movement is emerging to encourage health providers and health organizations to take action on the social determinants of health. However, few evidence-based interventions exist. Digital tools have not been examined in depth. OBJECTIVE:To assess the acceptability and feasibility of integrating, within rout...

journal_title：Family practice

authors： Pinto AD,Bondy M,Rucchetto A,Ihnat J,Kaufman A

更新日期：2019-10-08 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Recent medical guidelines for acute low back pain (aLBP) are unevenly followed. Based on financial criteria or associated with a desirability bias, studies incompletely describe the actual management provided by general practitioners (GPs) in terms of diagnosis, treatment and prevention of progression toward...

journal_title：Family practice

authors： Lorenzo A,Schildt P,Lorenzo M,Falcoff H,Noel F

更新日期：2015-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：Background:The Highlands and the Western Isles are the two most remote and rural areas of Scotland, with many medical practices in areas where pharmacies would not be viable. Recent regulations state that that dispensing medical practices in these areas must receive pharmacist support for patients who would benefit. O...

journal_title：Family practice

authors： Stewart D,Anthony B,Morrison C,MacRae Y,Dixon L,Friel E,Yoong E,Cunningham S,MacLure K

更新日期：2017-08-01 00:00:00

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：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：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：:Pregnant women's ailments may cause anxiety and reduce the quality of life. Sixty-five pregnant women were followed prospectively in antenatal care in general practice, and spontaneously reported ailments not associated with serious pregnancy complications were registered prospectively. The vast majority of pregnant w...

journal_title：Family practice

authors： Førde R

更新日期：1992-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Much of diabetes care needs to be carried out by patients between office visits with their health care providers. Yet, many patients face difficulties carrying out these tasks. In addition, many adults with diabetes cannot count on effective support from their families and friends to help them with their self-manageme...

journal_title：Family practice

authors： Heisler M

更新日期：2010-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The ankle-brachial index (ABI), i.e. the ratio of the ankle to brachial systolic blood pressure, is the golden standard for the diagnosis of peripheral arterial disease (PAD) and is a highly specific method for the assessment of vascular risk in otherwise asymptomatic patients. OBJECTIVE:To assess the diagn...

journal_title：Family practice

authors： Migliacci R,Nasorri R,Ricciarini P,Gresele P

更新日期：2008-08-01 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：: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:Smokers vary in their readiness to try stopping smoking, but there currently are no objective tools for identifying smokers' consulting behaviours which indicate their level of motivation to try stopping smoking. OBJECTIVE:The aim of this study was to investigate the construct validity and inter-observer re...

journal_title：Family practice

authors： Coleman T,Stevenson K,Wilson A

更新日期：2002-04-01 00:00:00