U-shaped association between mortality and blood pressure in a thirteen-year prospective study.

abstract：Background:Polypharmacy is known to increase the risk for drug-related problems, and some drugs, potentially inappropriate medications (PIMs), are especially troublesome. Objective:To analyse the effects on prescription of PIMs of the SÄKLÄK project, an intervention model created to improve medication safety for elder...

journal_title：Family practice

authors： Lenander C,Bondesson Å,Viberg N,Jakobsson U,Beckman A,Midlöv P

更新日期：2017-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:About 45.2 million people were displaced from their homes in 2012 due to persecution, political conflict, generalized violence and human rights violations. Refugees who endure violence are at increased risk of developing chronic psychiatric disorders such as posttraumatic stress disorder and major depression...

journal_title：Family practice

authors： Shannon PJ

更新日期：2014-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The GP often has a primary function in assessing pigmented skin lesions in Denmark. No data are available on the diagnostic accuracy of this process. OBJECTIVE:We aimed to study the sensitivity, specificity and positive prognostic value of the diagnosis made by 27 trained or trainee GPs. METHOD:We tested t...

journal_title：Family practice

authors： Jemec GB

更新日期：1999-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In general practice, acute sinusitis is frequently diagnosed and treated with antibiotics. OBJECTIVE:This study aimed to determine the evidence for the effectiveness of antibiotic treatment in acute maxillary sinusitis in adults by assessing the methodological quality of placebo-controlled double-blind rand...

journal_title：Family practice

authors： Stalman W,van Essen GA,van der Graaf Y,de Melker RA

更新日期：1997-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Given the impact of obesity on mortality and morbidity in women, we evaluated correlates of weight gain in women ages 35-47 years. METHODS:Three hundred and thirty-six African American and Caucasian American women, randomly selected from among urban residents aged 35-47 years and pre-menopausal at baseline,...

journal_title：Family practice

authors： Sammel MD,Grisso JA,Freeman EW,Hollander L,Liu L,Liu S,Nelson DB,Battistini M

更新日期：2003-08-01 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：: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

authors：

更新日期：1994-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Both treatment guidelines and the amount of antibiotics used for acute otitis media (AOM) vary across western countries. Parental expectations and their awareness of antimicrobial use and resistance, which may also be influenced by the guidelines, are not yet completely known. OBJECTIVE:To compare parental ...

journal_title：Family practice

authors： Tähtinen PA,Boonacker CW,Rovers MM,Schilder AG,Huovinen P,Liuksila PR,Ruuskanen O,Ruohola A

更新日期：2009-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Endometriosis is an invalidating gynaecological condition in women of reproductive age, and a frequent cause of infertility. Unfortunately, the condition is characterized by a long interval between onset of symptoms and diagnosis. GPs in the Netherlands are educated to provide basic gynaecological care and s...

journal_title：Family practice

authors： van der Zanden M,Teunissen DAM,van der Woord IW,Braat DDM,Nelen WLDM,Nap AW

更新日期：2020-02-19 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Ageing of the population results in an increasing number of people living with chronic diseases that can adversely affect their quality of life. Information on the impact of chronic diseases on quality of life can make health services more patient-centred. OBJECTIVES:The aim of this study was to determine t...

journal_title：Family practice

authors： Lam CL,Lauder IJ

更新日期：2000-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Previous studies have focused on the treatment received by rural cancer patients and have not examined their diagnostic pathways as reasons for poorer outcomes in rural Australia. OBJECTIVES:To compare and explore symptom appraisal and help-seeking behaviour in patients with breast, lung, prostate or colore...

journal_title：Family practice

authors： Emery JD,Walter FM,Gray V,Sinclair C,Howting D,Bulsara M,Bulsara C,Webster A,Auret K,Saunders C,Nowak A,Holman CD

更新日期：2013-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:At the onset of the climacteric, healthy middle-aged women present with a variety of complaints, especially in general practice. In these first years of entering the menopause, vaginal blood loss alters from irregular periods to complete amenorrhoea. According to these different menstrual patterns, we can di...

journal_title：Family practice

authors： Maartens LW,Leusink GL,Knottnerus JA,Smeets CG,Pop VJ

更新日期：2001-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Elderly patients' interaction with the GP may be improved through patient involvement techniques, and there is a variety of such techniques which improve patients' involvement in their own care, although little is known about their acceptability. OBJECTIVES:The aim of this study was to identify barriers and...

journal_title：Family practice

authors： Geest TA,Wetzels R,Raposo V,Lopes Ferreira P,Baker R,Wensing M,Olesen F,Improve Research Group.

更新日期：2005-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Patients with chronic medical diseases may have depression that is not recognized by their primary care physicians. OBJECTIVES:We aimed to examine the application of Zung's Self-Rating Depression Scale (SDS) in the screening of depression in primary care patients with chronic medical diseases in a Chinese p...

journal_title：Family practice

authors： Leung KK,Lue BH,Lee MB,Tang LY

更新日期：1998-02-01 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：: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: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：BACKGROUND:The safety of non-steroids anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) in the context of pharyngitis is doubtful with contradictory results in the literature. OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the risk of peritonsillar abscess (PTA) associated to NSAIDs consumption during a pharyngitis episode observed in primary care. METHOD:A ...

journal_title：Family practice

authors： Piroulas C,Devillers L,Souty C,Sicsic J,Boisnault P,François M

更新日期：2019-07-31 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE:A cross-sectional survey was conducted amongst patients who consulted for upper respiratory tract infections (URTI) at 22 private practitioners' offices. METHOD:A total of 505 adult patients and 504 guardians (parents or grandparents of child patients) completed a self-administered questionnai...

journal_title：Family practice

authors： Chan CS

更新日期：1996-06-01 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:The approach to health and disease can either be salutogenic (origins of health) or pathogenic (disease causing), which thus makes recovery a concept featuring several different angles. Antonovsky, with his concept of salutogenesis, tried to reach a more complete understanding of its favourable effects on he...

journal_title：Family practice

authors： Nilsson B,Westman G

更新日期：1999-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:It is unclear whether discharging patients from renal clinic to primary care is safe. AIM:To determine the characteristics, primary care monitoring and renal outcomes of patients discharged from renal clinic. DESIGN AND SETTING:A retrospective study of 2236 adults discharged from a tertiary renal clinic be...

journal_title：Family practice

authors： Pyart R,Lim S,Hussein B,Riley S,Roberts G

更新日期：2020-03-25 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Little is known about the frequency with which information from the Internet is presented by patients within primary care consultations or the subsequent impact that it may have on those consultations. OBJECTIVES:The aims of this study were to describe the frequency with which Internet information was prese...

journal_title：Family practice

authors： Malone M,Harris R,Hooker R,Tucker T,Tanna N,Honnor S

更新日期：2004-04-01 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:In the UK, general practitioners (GPs) are the most commonly used providers of care for emotional concerns. OBJECTIVE:To update and synthesize literature on barriers and facilitators to GP-patient communication about emotional concerns in UK primary care. DESIGN:Systematic review and qualitative synthesis....

journal_title：Family practice

authors： Parker D,Byng R,Dickens C,Kinsey D,McCabe R

更新日期：2020-09-05 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:In recent years, we have investigated both patients' and family doctors' communicative characteristics towards nutrition communication in general practice with several qualitative and quantitative studies. A sound comparison of the survey results between both conversation partners has not been made before. ...

journal_title：Family practice

authors： van Dillen SM,Hiddink GJ

更新日期：2008-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Attitudes among general practitioners to confidentiality were studied in Denmark in 1980 and in 1984 and in France in 1980 using mailed questionnaires. A number of typical situations in general practice were described. The doctors were asked whether they would disclose information about the patient in the situations d...

journal_title：Family practice

authors： Mabeck CE

更新日期：1985-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Atrial fibrillation (AF) is often asymptomatic, and screening is not routinely undertaken. OBJECTIVE:Evaluate the feasibility and effectiveness of a population-based case finding program and to identify the enablers of and/or barriers to its implementation. METHODS:We conducted a cross-sectional study of a...

journal_title：Family practice

authors： Ballesta-Ors J,Clua-Espuny JL,Gentille-Lorente DI,Lechuga-Duran I,Fernández-Saez J,Muria-Subirats E,Blasco-Mulet M,Lorman-Carbo B,Alegret JM

更新日期：2020-09-05 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