Self-reported preferences and barriers to continued professional development in primary care physicians: a cross-sectional web-based survey in Qatar
High quality and effective primary healthcare is a national priority in Qatar. Continuing professional development (CPD) for physicians is a cornerstone of this objective, yet little is known about physicians ’... (Source: BMC Family Practice)
Source: BMC Family Practice - December 13, 2023 Category: Primary Care Authors: Deema Al-Sheikhly, Saima Ali, Phyllis Sui Muffuh Navti, Ziyad Riyad Mahfoud, Laudy Mattar, Samar Aboulsoud, Mohannad Khandakji, Lara Al Hakim and Thurayya Arayssi Tags: Research Source Type: research
The impact of patients as trainers on registered nurses ’ patient engagement in primary care clinics: a qualitative study
In Canada, primary care is usually the front door to health care for people with health issues. Among these primary care services are primary care clinics (PCC), where the competencies of registered nurses (RN... (Source: BMC Family Practice)
Source: BMC Family Practice - December 13, 2023 Category: Primary Care Authors: A. Morin, Y. Couturier, M-D. Poirier, V. T. Vaillancourt, S. Mass é, A. D. Tardif and M-E. Poitras Tags: Research Source Type: research
Making prediabetes visible in primary health care: a qualitative study of health care professionals ’ perspectives
People with prediabetes are at high risk of developing type 2 diabetes and its complications, such as cardiovascular diseases and premature mortality. Primary prevention and health maintenance are therefore im... (Source: BMC Family Practice)
Source: BMC Family Practice - December 13, 2023 Category: Primary Care Authors: Katri Harcke, Marit Graue, Timothy Charles Skinner, Christina B. Olsson and Nouha Saleh-Stattin Tags: Research Source Type: research
Healthcare providers ’ knowledge and clinical practice surrounding shigellosis — DocStyles Survey, 2020
Shigellosis is an acute diarrheal disease transmitted through contaminated food, water, objects, poor hand hygiene, or sexual activity. Healthcare providers (HCP) may not be aware of the multiple routes of Shigel... (Source: BMC Family Practice)
Source: BMC Family Practice - December 13, 2023 Category: Primary Care Authors: Julia C. Haston, Laura Ford, Kayla L. Vanden Esschert, Ian D. Plumb, Naeemah Logan, Louise K. Francois Watkins and Amanda G. Garcia-Williams Tags: Research Source Type: research
Molluscum contagiosum survey – common approach and attitude towards treatment and research in Dutch general practice
Molluscum contagiosum (MC) can cause significant burden in children. So far, pharmacological treatment has not been proven beneficial. More rigorous interventions have not been well studied. Current guidelines... (Source: BMC Family Practice)
Source: BMC Family Practice - December 7, 2023 Category: Primary Care Authors: Roeland M. Watjer, Tobias N. Bonten, Koen D. Quint, Mohammad M. Hasani, Mattijs E. Numans and Just A.H. Eekhof Tags: Research Source Type: research
Motivations for continued tobacco smoking and reasons for quitting among youths in Wakiso district, Uganda: a qualitative study
Efforts have been invested towards cessation of tobacco use among youths aged 18 –35 years, however, motivators for continued tobacco smoking and reasons for quitting are limited in Ugandan settings. Therefore,... (Source: BMC Family Practice)
Source: BMC Family Practice - December 5, 2023 Category: Primary Care Authors: Alex Daama, Stephen Mugamba, William Ddaaki, Grace Kigozi Nalwoga, Asani Kasango, Fred Nalugoda, Robert Bulamba, James Menya Nkale, Emmanuel Kyasanku, Ritah Bulamu, Gertrude Nakigozi, Godfrey Kigozi, Joseph Kagaayi and Stevens Kisaka Tags: Research Source Type: research
Clinical impact of medication reviews for community-dwelling patients in primary healthcare
A high number of drug-related problems has previously been shown among community-dwelling patients in primary healthcare in Sk åne County, Sweden. Medication reviews are one way to solve these problems, but the... (Source: BMC Family Practice)
Source: BMC Family Practice - December 2, 2023 Category: Primary Care Authors: Annika Dobszai, Cecilia Lenander, Beata Borgstr öm Bolmsjö, Katarina Wickman and Sara Modig Tags: Research Source Type: research
Needs and challenges among general practitioners in the management of actinic keratosis: a qualitative study
Because of the increasing incidence of actinic keratosis (AK), optimal use of limited healthcare resources is essential. Although most patients can be managed in primary care, dermatology referrals are common.... (Source: BMC Family Practice)
Source: BMC Family Practice - December 2, 2023 Category: Primary Care Authors: Charlotte Verhoeven, Zilke Claessens, Satish F.K. Lubeek and Henk J. Schers Tags: Research Source Type: research
Returning-to-work after mental health-associated sick leave: a qualitative interview study exploring the experiences of general practitioners in Germany
Psychiatric disorders are increasing globally. Especially when these disorders affect working people, this places a financial burden on society due to long-term sick leave, the incapacity to work and the inabi... (Source: BMC Family Practice)
Source: BMC Family Practice - December 2, 2023 Category: Primary Care Authors: Martina Geipel, Anna Peliz äus and Johannes Hamann Tags: Research Source Type: research
Epley manoeuvre ’s efficacy for benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) in primary-care and subspecialty settings: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Although previous studies have reported general inexperience with the Epley manoeuvre (EM) among general physicians, no report has evaluated the effect of EM on benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) in p... (Source: BMC Family Practice)
Source: BMC Family Practice - December 2, 2023 Category: Primary Care Authors: Yusuke Saishoji, Norio Yamamoto, Takashi Fujiwara, Hideki Mori and Shunsuke Taito Tags: Research Source Type: research
Correction: Access to General Practitioners during the second year of the COVID ‑19 pandemic in Portugal: a nationwide survey of doctors
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Source: BMC Family Practice - December 1, 2023 Category: Primary Care Authors: M ónica Granja, Sofia Correia and Luís Alves Tags: Correction Source Type: research
Barriers and facilitators to self-measured blood pressure monitoring among US-resettled Arab refugees with hypertension: a qualitative study
Minoritized communities including refugees are at an increased risk of poorly controlled hypertension. Evidence indicates that self-measured blood pressure monitoring (SMBP) is an effective method to improve b... (Source: BMC Family Practice)
Source: BMC Family Practice - November 30, 2023 Category: Primary Care Authors: Lana Bridi, Behnan Albahsahli, Nissma Bencheikh, Dania Abu Baker, Job G. Godino, Kelli N. O ’Laughlin and Tala Al-Rousan Tags: Research Source Type: research
Standardized community management on the diagnosis, treatment, and risk factors control for non-valvular atrial fibrillation in elderly patients
By investigating the knowledge, medication, occurrence of complications, and risks among elderly non-valvular atrial fibrillation (NVAF) patients in Shanghai communities, and providing standardized comprehensi... (Source: BMC Family Practice)
Source: BMC Family Practice - November 30, 2023 Category: Primary Care Authors: Wei Wang, Yufeng Gu, Shan Wei, Juan Xie, Xiuli Zheng and Yan Yu Tags: Research Source Type: research
Telemedicine in home-based care for COVID-19 patients
The COVID-19 pandemic has made devastating impacts on public health and global economy. While most people experience mild symptoms, it is highly transmissible and deadly in at-risk populations. Telemedicine ha... (Source: BMC Family Practice)
Source: BMC Family Practice - November 29, 2023 Category: Primary Care Authors: Si Van Nguyen, Huong Nguyen Viet Duong, Hieu Bao Nguyen, My Ai Thao Doan, Duc Thanh Nguyen, An Tuan Tran, Khoi Kim Hoang, Oanh Hoang Ly, Thanh Xuan Dang, Tung Ho Thanh Tran, Hung Quang Tran, Nam Ba Nguyen, Thuy Thi Thu Nguyen, Raghu Rai and An Le Pham Tags: Research Source Type: research
Competences to self-manage low back pain among care-seeking adolescents from general practice - a qualitative study
This study aimed ... (Source: BMC Family Practice)
Source: BMC Family Practice - November 29, 2023 Category: Primary Care Authors: Christian Lund Straszek, Lotte Stausgaard Skrubbeltrang, Kieran O ’Sullivan, Janus Laust Thomsen and Michael Skovdal Rathleff Tags: Research Source Type: research