The impact of communication training on the clinical care of hypertension in general practice: a cluster randomized controlled trial in ChinaSpringer Science and Business Media LLC - - 2024
Chuan Zou, Lili Deng, Jianzhao Luo, Hua Dai, Yu Zhang, Ru Guo, Xiaolu Luo, Rong Yang, Haiqi Song, John Spicer, Qian Zhao, Xiaoyang Liao
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 present study was to assess the effectiveness of an educational intervention based on the Calgary-Cambridge guide in improving hypertensive management. A cluster randomized controlled trial enrol...... hiện toàn bộ
Feasibility, acceptability and costs of nurse-led Alpha-Stim cranial electrostimulation to treat anxiety and depression in university studentsSpringer Science and Business Media LLC - Tập 23 - Trang 1-14 - 2022
Simon Royal, Stuart Keeling, Nick Kelsall, Larry Price, Richard Fordham, Georgios Xydopoulos, Gerard R. Dawson, Jonathan Kingslake, Richard Morriss
Only a relatively low proportion of university students seek help for anxiety and depression disorders, partly because they dislike current drug and psychological treatment options and would prefer home-based care. The aim of this study is to determine the feasibility, acceptability and cost utility of Alpha-Stim cranial electrostimulation (CES) delivered through a nurse led primary care clinic as...... hiện toàn bộ
Patient characteristics and reasons for discontinuation in a cardiovascular risk management programme in The NetherlandsSpringer Science and Business Media LLC - Tập 25 - Trang 1-8 - 2024
Geert H.J.M. Smits, Sander van Doorn, Michiel L. Bots, Monika Hollander
Since 2010, an increasing number of patients have participated in a nurse-led integrated cardiovascular risk management programme in the Netherlands. Because it is important to understand which patients discontinue and why, when evaluating the effectiveness of the care programme, the aim was to identify the reasons for discontinuation. Electronic health records of 3997 patients enrolled in a nurse...... hiện toàn bộ
Investigating women’s health issues and help-seeking intentions in primary care in Japan: a cross-sectional studySpringer Science and Business Media LLC - Tập 23 - Trang 1-10 - 2022
Keiichiro Narumoto, Kei Miyazaki, Machiko Inoue, Makoto Kaneko, Tadao Okada, Motoi Sugimura
Many women face a variety of barriers to seeing obstetricians and gynecologists (OB/GYNs). Primary care physicians (PCPs) in Japan are not well equipped to address and adequately handle women’s health issues. Hence, opportunities for women to consult PCPs about women’s health issues are often limited during busy outpatient encounters. It is essential to explore PCP’s roles in women’s health care b...... hiện toàn bộ
Factors associated with C-reactive protein testing when prescribing antibiotics in general practice: a register-based studySpringer Science and Business Media LLC - Tập 23 - Trang 1-9 - 2022
Rikke Vognbjerg Sydenham, Malene Plejdrup Hansen, Ulrik Stenz Justesen, Line Bjørnskov Pedersen, Rune Munck Aabenhus, Sonja Wehberg, Dorte Ejg Jarbøl
The use of C-reactive protein (CRP) tests has been shown to safely reduce antibiotic prescribing for acute respiratory tract infections (RTIs). The aim of this study was to explore patient and clinical factors associated with the use of CRP testing when prescribing antibiotics recommended for RTIs. A nation-wide retrospective cross-sectional register-based study based on first redeemed antibiotic ...... hiện toàn bộ
Role of multidimensional factors in the diagnosis and treatment of tonsillopharyngitis in primary care: a qualitative studySpringer Science and Business Media LLC - - 2022
Ieva Rutkovska, Zane Linde-Ozola, Elita Poplavska
Tonsillopharyngitis is one of the most frequently observed upper respiratory tract infections, for which antibiotics are prescribed in ambulatory care. In most cases, tonsillopharyngitis is benign and self-limiting, mostly a viral condition. The aim of this study was to explore the diagnostic and treatment process of tonsillopharyngitis by general practitioners and to understand decisions regardin...... hiện toàn bộ
Determinants of vitamin B12 deficiency in patients with type-2 diabetes mellitus — A primary-care retrospective cohort studySpringer Science and Business Media LLC - Tập 24 - Trang 1-16 - 2023
Andrew Kien Han Wee, Rehena Sultana
Like many developed nations, the prevalence of both older people and type-2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) in Singapore is rising. This demographic shift predisposes the population to greater risks of both frailty and its complications that can be further aggravated by vitamin B12 deficiency —a highly prevalent associated variable that is potentially modifiable. Indeed, B12 deficiency adversely impacts ...... hiện toàn bộ
Assessing research self-efficacy among primary health care physicians: a snapshot from QatarSpringer Science and Business Media LLC - Tập 23 - Trang 1-7 - 2022
Iheb Bougmiza, Sarah Naja, Mohamad Alchawa, Muna Abed Alah, Noora Al Kaabi, Noora Al Kubaisi, Nagah Selim
Research self-efficacy is one of the crucial predictors of productively engaging in research activities emphasized by the Qatar National Vision 2030. Nevertheless, studies typically focus on research self-efficacy among students, neglecting physicians, despite the importance of research as competency in continuous professional development. Therefore, the objective of our study is to understand the...... hiện toàn bộ
(The shift to) online delivery of a rural faculty development program in research skills: lessons learnedSpringer Science and Business Media LLC - Tập 23 - Trang 1-8 - 2022
Shabnam Asghari, Jonathan Price, Nahid Rahimipour Anaraki, Hensley Hubert Mariathas, Cheri Bethune, Wendy Graham, Andrew Graham
While rural physicians are the ideal candidates to investigate health and healthcare issues in rural communities, they often lack the required skills, competencies, and resources. As a result, research skills development programs are crucial to help ensure communities receive the quality of care they deserve. Memorial University of Newfoundland created a research skills development program called ...... hiện toàn bộ
Challenges in the cross-sectoral collaboration on vulnerable pregnant women: a qualitative study among Danish general practitionersSpringer Science and Business Media LLC - Tập 23 - Trang 1-14 - 2022
L. Brygger Venø, L. B. Pedersen, J. Søndergaard, R. K. Ertmann, D. E. Jarbøl
Vulnerable pregnant women, defined as women threatened by social, psychological, or physical risk factors, need special support during pregnancy to prevent complications in pregnancy, birth, and childhood. Proper cross-sectoral collaboration in antenatal care is paramount to delivering sufficient supportive care to these women. General practitioners (GPs) often face barriers when assessing vulnera...... hiện toàn bộ