“They are saying it’s high, but I think it’s quite low”: exploring cardiovascular disease risk communication in NHS health checks through video-stimulated recall interviews with patients – a qualitative study
NHS Health Check (NHSHC) is a national cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk identification and management programme. However, evidence suggests a limited understanding of the most used metric to communicate CVD r... (Source: BMC Family Practice)
Source: BMC Family Practice - April 23, 2024 Category: Primary Care Authors: Lisa Cowap, Victoria Riley, Sarah Grogan, Naomi J. Ellis, Diane Crone, Elizabeth Cottrell, Ruth Chambers, David Clark-Carter and Christopher J. Gidlow Tags: Research Source Type: research
The relationship between relational continuity and family physician follow-up after an antidepressant prescription in older adults: a retrospective cohort study
Side effects can occur within hours to days of starting antidepressant medications, whereas full therapeutic benefit for mood typically takes up to four weeks. This mismatch between time to harm and lag to ben... (Source: BMC Family Practice)
Source: BMC Family Practice - April 22, 2024 Category: Primary Care Authors: David Rudoler, Natasha Lane, Agnes Grudniewicz, Vicki Ling, David Snadden and Therese A Stukel Tags: Research Source Type: research
Understanding suboptimal insulin use in type 1 and 2 diabetes: a cross-sectional survey of healthcare providers who treat people with diabetes
The purpose of this study was to understand the healthcare provider (HCP) perspective on the extent of suboptimal insulin dosing in people with diabetes (PwD), as well as specific challenges and solutions to i... (Source: BMC Family Practice)
Source: BMC Family Practice - April 22, 2024 Category: Primary Care Authors: Rachel S. Newson, Erik Spaepen, Birong Liao, Julie Bower, Indranil Bhattacharya, Esther Artime and William Polonsky Tags: Research Source Type: research
Tailoring remote patient management in cardiovascular risk management for healthcare professionals using panel management: a qualitative study
While remote patient management (RPM) has the potential to assist in achieving treatment targets for cardiovascular risk factors in primary care, its effectiveness may vary among different patient subgroups. P... (Source: BMC Family Practice)
Source: BMC Family Practice - April 20, 2024 Category: Primary Care Authors: Margot Rakers, Nicoline van Hattem, Iris Simic, Niels Chavannes, Petra van Peet, Tobias Bonten, Rimke Vos and Hendrikus van Os Tags: Research Source Type: research
Developing an interprofessional decision support tool for diabetic foot ulcers management in primary care within the family medicine group model: a Delphi study in Canada
Primary care professionals encounter difficulties coordinating the continuum of care between primary care providers and second-line specialists and adhere to practice guidelines pertaining to diabetic foot ulc... (Source: BMC Family Practice)
Source: BMC Family Practice - April 20, 2024 Category: Primary Care Authors: Magali Brousseau-Foley, Virginie Blanchette, Julie Houle and Fran çois Trudeau Tags: Research Source Type: research
Role of family medicine physicians in providing nutrition support to older patients admitted to orthopedics departments: a grounded theory approach
Care of older adults requires comprehensive management and control of systemic diseases, which can be effectively managed by family physicians. Complicated medical conditions in older patients admitted to orth... (Source: BMC Family Practice)
Source: BMC Family Practice - April 19, 2024 Category: Primary Care Authors: Ryuichi Ohta, Tachiko Nitta, Akiko Shimizu and Chiaki Sano Tags: Research Source Type: research
Prevalence and associated risk factors of resistant hypertension among Chinese hypertensive patients in primary care setting
Hypertension (HT) is a major public health problem globally, and it is the commonest chronic disease with a prevalence of 27% among people aged 15 years or above in Hong Kong. There is emerging literature conf... (Source: BMC Family Practice)
Source: BMC Family Practice - April 19, 2024 Category: Primary Care Authors: Kilpatrick Kiupak Chan, Lapkin Chiang, Clarence Chuenming Choi, Yimchu Li and Catherine Xiarui Chen Tags: Research Source Type: research
Home care needs assessment among caregivers of children and adolescents with osteogenesis imperfecta: a cross-sectional study
Children and adolescents with complex medical issues need home care services; however, few studies have provided insight into the unmet home care needs of the families of patients with osteogenesis imperfecta ... (Source: BMC Family Practice)
Source: BMC Family Practice - April 19, 2024 Category: Primary Care Authors: Xinyi Wang, Yuqing Li, Yaping Zhong, Min Wang, Xuehua Liu, Wenxuan Han, Huifang Chen and Ji Ji Tags: Research Source Type: research
Factors associated with plans for early retirement among Ontario family physicians during the COVID-19 pandemic: a cross-sectional study
Higher numbers of family physicians (FPs) stopped practicing or retired during the COVID-19 pandemic, worsening the family doctor shortage in Canada. Our study objective was to determine which factors were ass... (Source: BMC Family Practice)
Source: BMC Family Practice - April 18, 2024 Category: Primary Care Authors: Rachel Walsh, Deanna Telner, Debra A. Butt, Paul Krueger, Karen Fleming, Sarah MacDonald, Aakriti Pyakurel, Michelle Greiver and Liisa Jaakkimainen Tags: Research Source Type: research
Characteristics of primary care practices associated with patient education during COVID-19: results of the cross-sectional PRICOV-19 study in 38 countries
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the World Health Organization established a number of key recommendations such as educational activities especially within primary care practices (PCPs) which are a key co... (Source: BMC Family Practice)
Source: BMC Family Practice - April 18, 2024 Category: Primary Care Authors: Delphine Kirkove, Sara Willems, Esther Van Poel, Nadia Dardenne, Anne-Fran çoise Donneau, Elodie Perrin, Cécile Ponsar, Christian Mallen, Neophytos Stylianou, Claire Collins, Rémi Gagnayre and Benoit Pétré Tags: Research Source Type: research
Burden of antimicrobial prescribing in primary care attributable to sore throat: a retrospective cohort study of patient record data
Reducing antibiotic use in Australia, and the subsequent impact on antimicrobial resistance, requires multiple, sustained approaches with appropriate resources and support. Additional strategies to reduce anti... (Source: BMC Family Practice)
Source: BMC Family Practice - April 17, 2024 Category: Primary Care Authors: Kylie S Carville, Niamh Meagher, Yara-Natalie Abo, Jo-Anne Manski-Nankervis, James Fielding, Andrew Steer, Jodie McVernon and David J Price Tags: Research Source Type: research
Statin use for cardiovascular disease prevention: perceptions among people living with HIV in the United States
The objective of this s... (Source: BMC Family Practice)
Source: BMC Family Practice - April 17, 2024 Category: Primary Care Authors: Adedotun Ogunbajo, Ivy Todd, Deborah Zajdman, Abraelle Anderson, Soma Wali, Allison Diamant, Joseph A. Ladapo and Allison J. Ober Tags: Research Source Type: research
Patient and relative experiences of the ReSPECT process in the community: an interview-based study
The Recommended Summary Plan for Emergency Care and Treatment (ReSPECT) was launched in the UK in 2016. ReSPECT is designed to facilitate meaningful discussions between healthcare professionals, patients, and ... (Source: BMC Family Practice)
Source: BMC Family Practice - April 17, 2024 Category: Primary Care Authors: Karin Eli, Jenny Harlock, Caroline J. Huxley, Celia Bernstein, Claire Mann, Rachel Spencer, Frances Griffiths and Anne-Marie Slowther Tags: Research Source Type: research
Development of a person-centred care approach for persons with chronic multimorbidity in general practice by means of participatory action research
The management of persons with multimorbidity challenges healthcare systems tailored to individual diseases. A person-centred care approach is advocated, in particular for persons with multimorbidity. The aim ... (Source: BMC Family Practice)
Source: BMC Family Practice - April 16, 2024 Category: Primary Care Authors: Mieke JL Bogerd, Pauline Slottje, Jettie Bont and Hein PJ Van Hout Tags: Research Source Type: research
Asking the generalist – evaluation of a General Practice rounding and consult service
Vascular surgery patients admitted to the hospital are often multimorbid. In case of questions regarding chronic medical problems different specialties are consulted, which leads to a high number of treating p... (Source: BMC Family Practice)
Source: BMC Family Practice - April 16, 2024 Category: Primary Care Authors: Katharina Schmalstieg-Bahr, Sophia MacDonald, Nadine Pohontsch, Sebastian Debus and Martin Scherer Tags: Research Source Type: research
