Organisational targets of patient safety improvement programs in primary care; an international web-based survey.

abstract：BACKGROUND:Elderly patients with multimorbidity who are treated according to guidelines use a large number of drugs. This number of drugs increases the risk of adverse drug events (ADEs). Stopping medication may relieve these effects, and thereby improve the patient's wellbeing. To facilitate management of polypharmacy...

journal_title：BMC family practice

authors： Schuling J,Gebben H,Veehof LJ,Haaijer-Ruskamp FM

更新日期：2012-07-09 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Multimorbidity is defined as suffering from coexistent chronic conditions. Multimorbid patients demand highly complex patient-centered care which often includes polypharmacy, taking an average of six different drugs per day. Adverse drug reactions, adverse drug events and medication errors are all potential ...

journal_title：BMC family practice

authors： Köberlein J,Gottschall M,Czarnecki K,Thomas A,Bergmann A,Voigt K

更新日期：2013-08-15 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:This study describes the influence of educational level on bone mineral density (BMD) and investigating the relationship between educational level and bone mineral density in postmenopausal women. METHODS:A total of 569 postmenopausal women, from 45 to 86 years of age (mean age of 60.43 +/- 7.19 years) were...

journal_title：BMC family practice

authors： Gur A,Sarac AJ,Nas K,Cevik R

更新日期：2004-09-06 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:This study evaluated the impact of multifaceted NPS MedicineWise programs that targeted all general practitioners (GPs) in Australia in 2009 and 2015 with the aim of reducing unnecessary prescribing of proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) and encouraged stepping down to a lower strength PPI or to discontinue treatm...

journal_title：BMC family practice

authors： Wu J,Dickinson S,Elgebaly Z,Blogg S,Heaney A,Soo Y,Daniels B,Weekes L

更新日期：2020-05-09 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Very Brief Advice on smoking (VBA) is an evidence-based intervention designed to increase quit attempts among patients who smoke. VBA has been widely disseminated in general practice settings in the United Kingdom, however its transferability to Southern European settings is not well established. This study ...

journal_title：BMC family practice

authors： Papadakis S,Anastasaki M,Papadakaki M,Antonopoulou Μ,Chliveros C,Daskalaki C,Varthalis D,Triantafyllou S,Vasilaki I,McEwen A,Lionis C

更新日期：2020-06-24 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Overuse of proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) - frequently used for relieving symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GORD) - raises long-term safety concerns, warranting evidence-based non-drug interventions. We conducted a systematic review to evaluate the effect of head-of-bed elevation on relieving sympt...

journal_title：BMC family practice

authors： Albarqouni L,Moynihan R,Clark J,Scott AM,Duggan A,Del Mar C

更新日期：2021-01-19 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Policy efforts focus on a reorientation of health care systems towards primary prevention. To guide such efforts, we analyzed the role of primary prevention in general practice and general practitioners' (GPs) attitudes toward primary prevention. METHODS:Mixed-method study including a cross-sectional survey...

journal_title：BMC family practice

authors： Holmberg C,Sarganas G,Mittring N,Braun V,Dini L,Heintze C,Rieckmann N,Muckelbauer R,Müller-Nordhorn J

更新日期：2014-05-25 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Biological and sociocultural differences between men and women may play an important role in medical treatment. Little is known about the awareness of these differences among general practitioners (GPs) and if they consider such differences in their medical practice. The aim of this study was to explore GPs'...

journal_title：BMC family practice

authors： Loikas D,Karlsson L,von Euler M,Hallgren K,Schenck-Gustafsson K,Bastholm Rahmner P

更新日期：2015-10-13 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Over the past years concerns are rising about the use of Evidence-Based Medicine (EBM) in health care. The calls for an increase in the practice of EBM, seem to be obstructed by many barriers preventing the implementation of evidence-based thinking and acting in general practice. This study aims to explore t...

journal_title：BMC family practice

authors： Hannes K,Leys M,Vermeire E,Aertgeerts B,Buntinx F,Depoorter AM

更新日期：2005-09-09 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Overweight, obesity and hypertension can be prevented through improvements in lifestyle including nutrition and physical activity. General practitioners (GPs) in Australia have access to over 90% of the population in the course of a year and therefore, the general practice setting may be ideal to assist pati...

journal_title：BMC family practice

authors： Booth AO,Nowson CA

更新日期：2010-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Medication review is often recommended to optimize medication use. In clinical practice it is mostly operationalized as an intervention without co-interventions during a short term intervention period. However, most systematic reviews also included co-interventions and prolonged medication optimization inter...

journal_title：BMC family practice

authors： Huiskes VJ,Burger DM,van den Ende CH,van den Bemt BJ

更新日期：2017-01-17 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Depression is a major health concern, predominantly treated by general practitioners (GPs). Problem solving therapy (PST) is recognised as an effective treatment for depression that is not widely used by GPs. This research aims to explore barriers and enablers that may influence GPs use of this treatment. M...

journal_title：BMC family practice

authors： Pierce D,Gunn J

更新日期：2007-04-25 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Late diagnosis is considered to be a major factor contributing to poorer cancer survival rates in the UK. Interventions have focussed on the promotion of earlier diagnosis in patients with potential cancer symptoms. However, to assess the effectiveness of these interventions, the time from symptom onset to p...

journal_title：BMC family practice

authors： Mills K,Emery J,Cheung C,Hall N,Birt L,Walter FM

更新日期：2014-10-25 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Unattached patients do not have a regular primary care provider. Initiatives are being developed to increase attachment rates across Canada. Most existing attention paid to patient unattachment has focused on quantifying the problem and health system costs. Our purpose is to qualitatively identify the implic...

journal_title：BMC family practice

authors： Crooks VA,Agarwal G,Harrison A

更新日期：2012-07-16 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The successful implementation of cardiovascular disease (CVD) prevention guidelines relies heavily on primary care physicians (PCPs) providing risk factor evaluation, intervention and patient education. The aim of this study was to ascertain the degree of awareness and implementation of the Spanish adaptatio...

journal_title：BMC family practice

authors： Brotons C,Lobos JM,Royo-Bordonada MÁ,Maiques A,de Santiago A,Castellanos Á,Diaz S,Obaya JC,Pedro-Botet J,Moral I,Lizarbe V,Moreno R,Pérez A,Cordero A,Fornés-Ubeda F,Serrano-Saiz B,Camafort-Babkowski M,Elosua R,Sans S

更新日期：2013-03-18 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Physical activity (PA) counselling is an effective approach to promote PA in primary health care (PHC). Barriers to PA counselling in PHC include time constraints, lack of knowledge and skills of providers, and systemic barriers. Using electronic health (eHealth) has the potential to promote PA. This scoping...

journal_title：BMC family practice

authors： Wattanapisit A,Tuangratananon T,Wattanapisit S

更新日期：2020-11-06 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Hypertension prevalence is high in China, while patients' levels of hypertension awareness, treatment and control are low. General practitioners' knowledge and training relating to hypertension prevention may be an important related factor. We aimed to investigate general practitioners' knowledge of hyperten...

journal_title：BMC family practice

authors： Chen Q,Zhang X,Gu J,Wang T,Zhang Y,Zhu S

更新日期：2013-01-28 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Policy makers in Africa are ambivalent about the need for family physicians to strengthen district health services. Evidence on the impact of family physicians is therefore needed. The aim was to develop a tool to evaluate the impact of family physicians on district health services according to the six expec...

journal_title：BMC family practice

authors： Pasio KS,Mash R,Naledi T

更新日期：2014-12-12 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The work of general practitioners (GPs) is increasingly being looked at from the perspective of the strategies and factors shaping it. This reflects the importance given to primary care services in health care system reform. However, the literature provides little insight into the medical decision-making pro...

journal_title：BMC family practice

authors： Geneau R,Lehoux P,Pineault R,Lamarche P

更新日期：2008-02-19 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In many countries, general practitioner (GP) care of acute low back pain often does not adhere to evidence-based clinical guidelines. There has been little exploration of this deviation from evidence-based care from the patients' perspective, particularly in relation to patients' care expectations. The aim o...

journal_title：BMC family practice

authors： Hoffmann TC,Del Mar CB,Strong J,Mai J

更新日期：2013-01-08 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Practice accreditation is a widely used method to assess and improve the quality of healthcare services. In the Netherlands, a practice accreditation program was implemented in primary medical care. We aimed to identify determinants of impact of a practice accreditation program, building on the experiences o...

journal_title：BMC family practice

authors： Nouwens E,van Lieshout J,Wensing M

更新日期：2015-07-03 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Recurrent urinary tract infections (RUTIs) are commonly presented by women in primary care. In order to explore the poorly described experience of women with RUTIs a qualitative study was conducted that analysed data from a publically accessible internet-based self-help forum. METHODS:Qualitative Descriptio...

journal_title：BMC family practice

authors： Flower A,Bishop FL,Lewith G

更新日期：2014-09-26 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Sleep problems are common, affecting over a third of adults in the United Kingdom and leading to reduced productivity and impaired health-related quality of life. Many of those whose lives are affected seek medical help from primary care. Drug treatment is ineffective long term. Psychological methods for man...

journal_title：BMC family practice

authors： Siriwardena AN,Apekey T,Tilling M,Harrison A,Dyas JV,Middleton HC,Ørner R,Sach T,Dewey M,Qureshi ZM

更新日期：2009-01-26 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Multiple diagnostic algorithms for heart failure exist. However, it is unclear whether these algorithms are incorporated in the 'scripts' clinicians use in every day practice. Scripts are networks of organised knowledge that are acquired and accumulated during clinical training and are refined with each clin...

journal_title：BMC family practice

authors： Decaluwe K,Degryse J,Vaes B

更新日期：2016-07-21 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Women presenting with symptoms of acute uncomplicated urinary tract infection (UTI) are often prescribed antibiotics. However, in 25 to 50% of symptomatic women not taking antibiotics, symptoms recover spontaneously within one week. It is not known how many women are prepared to delay antibiotic treatment. W...

journal_title：BMC family practice

authors： Knottnerus BJ,Geerlings SE,Moll van Charante EP,ter Riet G

更新日期：2013-05-31 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The objective of this study is to perform an independent evaluation of the feasibility and effectiveness of an educational programme for the primary prevention of type 2 diabetes (DM2) in high risk populations in primary care settings, implanted within the Basque Health Service - Osakidetza. METHODS/DESIGN:...

journal_title：BMC family practice

authors： Sanchez A,Silvestre C,Sauto R,Martínez C,Grandes G,PreDE research group.

更新日期：2012-11-16 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Patients' expectations can influence antibiotic prescription by primary healthcare physicians. We assessed knowledge, attitude and practices towards antibiotic use for upper respiratory tract infections (URTIs), and whether knowledge is associated with increased expectations for antibiotics among patients vi...

journal_title：BMC family practice

authors： Pan DS,Huang JH,Lee MH,Yu Y,Chen MI,Goh EH,Jiang L,Chong JW,Leo YS,Lee TH,Wong CS,Loh VW,Poh AZ,Tham TY,Wong WM,Lim FS

更新日期：2016-11-03 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Switzerland is facing a shortage of primary care physicians (PCPs); government organizations therefore suggested a broad variety of interventions to promote primary care. The aim of the study was to prioritize these interventions according to the acceptance and perceived barriers of most relevant groups of p...

journal_title：BMC family practice

authors： Tandjung R,Djalali S,Hasler S,Scherz N,Rosemann T,Markun S

更新日期：2015-12-15 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Chronically ill patients often experience psychosocial problems in everyday life. A biopsychosocial approach is considered to be essential in chronic care. In Dutch primary health care the current biomedically oriented clinical practice may conflict with the biopsychosocial approach. This study is aimed to e...

journal_title：BMC family practice

authors： van Dijk-de Vries A,Moser A,Mertens VC,van der Linden J,van der Weijden T,van Eijk JT

更新日期：2012-03-12 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Distress is an expected emotional response to a negative life event. Experiences common in later life may trigger distress such as bereavement or loss of physical mobility. Distress is considered to be distinct to anxiety and/or depression and is not diagnostically labelled as a mental health problem. Older ...

journal_title：BMC family practice

authors： Moult A,Kingstone T,Chew-Graham CA

更新日期：2020-05-04 00:00:00