Maxillary sinusitis in adults: an evaluation of placebo-controlled double-blind trials.

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

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:Studies using video-recordings of GPs' consultations have been important in investigating GPs' clinical behaviour. Unfortunately, the characteristics of participating GPs are rarely described, making it difficult to assess how representative they are or how generalizable the studies' results c...

journal_title：Family practice

authors： Coleman T

更新日期：1996-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) is the second most frequent skin cancer among Caucasians. Advanced cases determine significant tissue destruction and they can metastasize. OBJECTIVES:To evaluate the role of GPs in timely diagnosis of SCC, examining the probability of delay before the diagnosis and t...

journal_title：Family practice

authors： Renzi C,Mastroeni S,Mannooranparampil TJ,Passarelli F,Pasquini P

更新日期：2011-06-01 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: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：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：: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:in the western medical world, computers form part of the standard equipment in the consulting rooms of most GPs. As the use of a computer requires time and attention from GPs, this may well interfere with the communication process. Yet, the information accessed on the computer may also enhance communication....

journal_title：Family practice

authors： Noordman J,Verhaak P,van Beljouw I,van Dulmen S

更新日期：2010-12-01 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:Nearly three-quarters of patients seen in specialist outpatient clinics in England are in follow-up. It has been suggested that the care of many of these patients could be transferred to general practice. OBJECTIVES:We aimed to estimate the proportion of patients in general practice who are in long-term out...

journal_title：Family practice

authors： Reeve H,Baxter K,Newton P,Burkey Y,Black M,Roland M

更新日期：1997-02-01 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：BACKGROUND:Chronic diseases continue to be a significant cause of morbidity and mortality despite modifiable risk factors. This suggests that current primary healthcare provision needs to delve beyond patient education, to understand the motivators that drive patients to undertake chronic disease self-management. Under...

journal_title：Family practice

authors： Hadi MD,Lin YP,Chan EY

更新日期：2020-11-28 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：:Natural regression should not be advocated as a treatment option for cutaneous warts, given the infectious nature of this condition. Although there are numerous treatments for this condition reported in the literature, many trials are uncontrolled and many regimens are unsuitable for general practice. Specific treatme...

journal_title：Family practice

authors： Steele K,Irwin WG

更新日期：1988-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Influenza is a major cause of morbidity and mortality in Japan and worldwide, especially for people of >65 years old and those with high-risk medical conditions. Although the influenza vaccine is effective in reducing the morbidity and mortality, the vaccine coverage rate has not increased adequately in Japa...

journal_title：Family practice

authors： Takahashi O,Noguchi Y,Rahman M,Shimbo T,Goto M,Matsui K,Asai A,Onishi M,Koyama H,Sawada I,Yoshinaka T,Fukui T

更新日期：2003-04-01 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:In 2010, a new telephone service, NHS 111, was piloted to improve access to urgent care in England. A unique feature is the use of non-clinical call takers who triage calls with computerized decision support and have access to clinical advisors when necessary. Aim. To explore users' acceptability of NHS 111....

journal_title：Family practice

authors： O'Cathain A,Knowles E,Turner J,Nicholl J

更新日期：2014-04-01 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: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:Rules of thumb used by GPs could be considered as empirical evidence of intuition and a link between science and practice in general practice. OBJECTIVE:The purpose of the present study was to analyse the description of the application of rules of thumb with regard to different situations in general practic...

journal_title：Family practice

authors： André M,Borgquist L,Mölstad S

更新日期：2003-10-01 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：: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：Aim:Multimorbidity is a growing phenomenon in primary care, and knowledge of the influence of social determinants on its evolution is vital. The aim of this study was to understand the relationship between multimorbidity and immigration, taking into account length of residence in the host country and area of origin of ...

journal_title：Family practice

authors： Gimeno-Feliu LA,Calderón-Larrañaga A,Díaz E,Laguna-Berna C,Poblador-Plou B,Coscollar C,Prados-Torres A

更新日期：2017-11-16 00:00:00

abstract：:Our objective was to determine what family physicians need in their doctor's bag for urgent and non-urgent house calls. In a prospective survey, family physicians completed a structured report form after consecutive house calls, recording what equipment they needed for each. Thirteen doctors from two urban practices, ...

journal_title：Family practice

authors： Nakar S,Vinker S,Weingarten MA

更新日期：1995-12-01 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: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：:Audiotapes were made of 140 visits to the offices of family physicians by patients with acute or chronic problems. The tapes were analysed using Bales Interaction Process Analysis to identify interviews which were patient-centred: interviews in which the physician was supportive and encouraged the patient to express h...

journal_title：Family practice

authors： Stewart M

更新日期：1984-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The incidence of cancer as well as survival rates for it are increasing. It is debated whether care in the chronic phase of cancer can be positioned in primary care due to doubts about capacity and workload. OBJECTIVE:To estimate GPs' extra consultation time if they assume responsibility for the care in the...

journal_title：Family practice

authors： van Dipten C,Olde Hartman TC,Biermans MC,Assendelft WJ

更新日期：2016-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:For the past 5 years there has been an intensive debate and a number of conflicting guidelines suggesting what general practitioners (GPs) should do to screen and manage hyperlipidaemia. At a WONCA seminar in Vancouver in 1992, policies and guidelines from Canada, the UK, The Netherlands, New Zealand, Hong Kong and th...

journal_title：Family practice

authors： Rosser WW,Palmer WH,Fowler G,Lamberts H,Thomson A,Lam C,Frame PS

更新日期：1993-12-01 00:00:00