Accuracy of urgency allocation in patients with shortness of breath calling out-of-hours primary care: a cross-sectional study
In out-of-hours primary care (OHS-PC), semi-automatic decision support tools are often used during telephone triage. In the Netherlands, the Netherlands Triage Standard (NTS) is used. The NTS is mainly expert-... (Source: BMC Family Practice)
Source: BMC Family Practice - March 27, 2024 Category: Primary Care Authors: Michelle Spek, Roderick P. Venekamp, Esther de Groot, Geert-Jan Geersing, Daphne C. A. Erkelens, Maarten van Smeden, Anna S. M. Dobbe, Math é Delissen, Frans H. Rutten and Dorien L. Zwart Tags: Research Source Type: research
Communication barriers faced by pharmacists when managing patients with hypertension in a primary care team: a qualitative study
As primary care pharmacists take on an increasingly important and collaborative role in managing patients with chronic diseases, communication barriers with patients and healthcare colleagues have emerged. Thi... (Source: BMC Family Practice)
Source: BMC Family Practice - March 27, 2024 Category: Primary Care Authors: Reuben Tan, Ariffin Kawaja, Swee Phaik Ooi and Chirk Jenn Ng Tags: Research Source Type: research
The impact of communication training on the clinical care of hypertension in general practice: a cluster randomized controlled trial in China
Hypertension is one of the most common chronic diseases with a low control rate globally. The effect of communication skills training contributing to hypertension control remains uncertain. The aim of the pres... (Source: BMC Family Practice)
Source: BMC Family Practice - March 26, 2024 Category: Primary Care Authors: Chuan Zou, Lili Deng, Jianzhao Luo, Hua Dai, Yu Zhang, Ru Guo, Xiaolu Luo, Rong Yang, Haiqi Song, John Spicer, Qian Zhao and Xiaoyang Liao Tags: Research Source Type: research
Effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of a web-based cardiac rehabilitation programme for people with chronic stable angina: protocol for the ACTIVATE (Angina Controlled Trial Investigating the Value of the 'Activate your heart Therapeutic E-intervention) randomised controlled trial
The objectives of this study are to compare the effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of the ‘Activate Your Heart’ cardiac rehabilitation programme for people with chronic stable angina compared with usual care.
Methods and analysis
ACTIVATE is a multicentre, parallel-group, two-arm, superiority, pragmatic randomised controlled trial, with recruitment from primary and secondary care centres in England and Wales and a target sample size of 518 (1:1 allocation; allocation sequence by minimisation programme with built-in random element). The study uses secure web-based allocation concealment. The two treatments wi...
Source: BMJ Open - March 25, 2024 Category: General Medicine Authors: Williams, N. H., Collins, B., Comerford, T. J., Dodd, S., Fisher, M., Hardwick, B., Hennessy, S., Jolly, K., Jones, I., Lane, D., Lip, G. Y. H., Morgan, E., Ralph, P., Thijssen, D., Singh, S. J. Tags: Open access, General practice / Family practice Source Type: research
Exploring factors associated with healthcare professionals subjective perceptions of complex issues in primary care in Japan: a self-administered survey study on confidence, satisfaction and burden levels
Conclusion
These findings reveal that interprofessional competency self-assessment influence perceptions of complex issues among healthcare professionals. Moreover, satisfaction with complex issues might be enhanced by a manageable organisational climate, while confidence might be influenced by personal attributes. (Source: BMJ Open)
Source: BMJ Open - March 25, 2024 Category: General Medicine Authors: Haruta, J., Goto, R. Tags: Open access, General practice / Family practice Source Type: research
Social concordance and patient reported experiences in countries with different gender equality: a multinational survey
Patient reported experiences (PREMs) are important indices of quality of care. Similarities in demography between patient and doctor, known as social concordance, can facilitate patient-doctor interaction and ... (Source: BMC Family Practice)
Source: BMC Family Practice - March 23, 2024 Category: Primary Care Authors: D. Eggermont, A. E. Kunst, P. P. Groenewegen and R. A. Verheij Tags: Research Source Type: research
General practitioners ’ experiences of providing somatic care for patients with severe mental illness: a qualitative study
Patients dealing with severe mental illnesses (SMI) often face suboptimal clinical outcomes and higher mortality rates due to a range of factors, including undetected physical health conditions. The provision ... (Source: BMC Family Practice)
Source: BMC Family Practice - March 22, 2024 Category: Primary Care Authors: Alexandra Brandt Ryborg J ønsson, John Brandt Brodersen, Susanne Reventlow, Christina Svanholm, Anne Møller and Marius Brostrøm Kousgaard Tags: Research Source Type: research
Translation and validation of menopause quick 6 (MQ6) into the Malay language
Inquiring conservative Asian women about their menopausal symptoms is often challenging in crowded primary healthcare clinics. Furthermore, the subject matter is culturally sensitive to most Malaysian women. H... (Source: BMC Family Practice)
Source: BMC Family Practice - March 22, 2024 Category: Primary Care Authors: Anusha Manoharan, Megat Muhammad Harris, Beh Hooi Chin, Koh Wen Ming, Zamzurina Asmuee, Norafini Salamon, Jerampang Pefer, H. Radhiyah, M. Nadia Hamimmah, Susan Goldstein, Shamala Ramasamy and Chandrashekhar T. Sreeramareddy Tags: Research Source Type: research
Correction: Physiotherapists ’ barriers and facilitators to the implementation of a behaviour change-informed exercise intervention to promote the adoption of regular exercise practice in patients at risk of recurrence of low back pain: a qualitative study
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Source: BMC Family Practice - March 22, 2024 Category: Primary Care Authors: Alexandre Moniz, Susana T. Duarte, Pedro Aguiar, Carmen Caeiro, Diogo Pires, Rita Fernandes, Diogo Mo ço, Marta M. Marques, Rute Sousa, Helena Canhão, Jaime Branco, Ana Maria Rodrigues and Eduardo B. Cruz Tags: Correction Source Type: research
Symptomatic presentation of cancer in primary care: a scoping review of patients experiences and needs during the cancer diagnostic pathway
Conclusions
Scoping review findings can contribute to service planning as the cancer diagnostic pathway for symptomatic presentation of cancer evolves. The effectiveness of this pathway should be evaluated not only in terms of clinical outcomes, but also patient-reported outcomes and experience, along with the perspectives of primary care HCPs. (Source: BMJ Open)
Source: BMJ Open - March 20, 2024 Category: General Medicine Authors: Wheelwright, S. J., Russ, S., Mold, F., Armes, J., Harder, H. Tags: Open access, General practice / Family practice Source Type: research
Training Australian general practitioners to counsel women experiencing intimate partner abuse (WEAVE): a pre-post training analysis
Evaluations of Intimate Partner Abuse training for general practitioners is limited. The Women ’s Evaluation of Abuse and Violence Care study trialled in Australia was a primary care intervention that included ... (Source: BMC Family Practice)
Source: BMC Family Practice - March 20, 2024 Category: Primary Care Authors: Felicity Young, Mohajer Hameed, Leesa Hooker, Angela Taft and Kelsey Hegarty Tags: Research Source Type: research
Attitudes and knowledge about weight management among primary care physicians in Israel: a cross-sectional study
The prevalence of obesity has been increasing worldwide and is associated with increased risk of morbidity and mortality. Weight management can reduce the risk of complications and improve the quality of life ... (Source: BMC Family Practice)
Source: BMC Family Practice - March 19, 2024 Category: Primary Care Authors: Keren Or Unger Freinkel, Ilan Yehoshua, Bar Cohen, Roni Peleg and Limor Adler Tags: Research Source Type: research
How useful do communities find the health and wellness centres? A qualitative assessment of India ’s new policy for primary health care
The policy attention to primary health care has seen a global upswing in recent years, including in India. Earlier assessments had shown that a very small proportion of Indian population used the government pr... (Source: BMC Family Practice)
Source: BMC Family Practice - March 19, 2024 Category: Primary Care Authors: Shriyuta Abhishek, Samir Garg and Vikash Ranjan Keshri Tags: Research Source Type: research
Role of motivation and well-being indicators in interventions to improve well-being at work among primary care physicians: a systematic review
Conclusions
The information evaluated is insufficient to accurately assess which outcomes are the best indicators of PCPs well-being or what role plays in the individual motivation in the results of the interventions. More studies need to be carried out on the subject to determine the MoA of the different interventions on the results and the motivation of the participating PCPs. (Source: BMJ Open)
Source: BMJ Open - March 18, 2024 Category: General Medicine Authors: Florez, A., Villar-Hoz, E. Tags: Open access, General practice / Family practice Source Type: research
European expert consensus recommendations on the primary care use of direct oral anticoagulants in patients with venous thromboembolism
Direct oral anticoagulants for the treatment of venous thromboembolism are supported by robust clinical trial evidence. Despite published guidance, general practitioners are faced with increasingly complex dec... (Source: BMC Family Practice)
Source: BMC Family Practice - March 18, 2024 Category: Primary Care Authors: Carter Patrice, Fuat Ahmet, Haas Sylvia, Smyth Elizabeth, Brotons Carlos, Cools Frank, Bauersachs Rupert and Hobbs F. D. Richard Tags: Research Source Type: research
