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Education & Educational Research
D. H. J. Pols, A. Kamps, J. Runhaar, G. Elshout, K. F. van Halewijn, Patrick J. E. Bindels, K. M. Stegers-Jager
Summary: This study investigated the attitudes and perceptions of Dutch medical students towards general practice and found that multiple factors were significantly associated with their interest in pursuing a career in general practice. Despite the low status of general practice within the medical profession, students acknowledged its social importance and pleasant working environment.
BMC MEDICAL EDUCATION
(2023)
Article
Education & Educational Research
Rebekah Hoffman, Judy Mullan, Andrew Bonney
Summary: This study found that gender and parenting factors are associated with burnout in Australian general practice registrars. Female and older doctors were more likely to experience higher levels of burnout, while doctors with children had lower levels of burnout.
BMC MEDICAL EDUCATION
(2023)
Article
Management
Melita Persolja
Summary: This study compared the job content of general nurses and nursing technicians in Slovenian medical facilities, finding that general nurses focus on working with data while nursing technicians focus on working with people. The findings suggest a need for job analysis to improve nursing management practices and professional development initiatives.
JOURNAL OF NURSING MANAGEMENT
(2021)
Article
Education & Educational Research
Lotta Coenen, Louise Vanden Poel, Birgitte Schoenmakers, Arne Van Renterghem, Guy Gielis, Roy Remmen, Nele R. Michels
Summary: COVID-19 has had an impact on GP trainees and trainers in terms of education, workload, practice organization, and the role of GP in society. The survey results show that GP trainees and trainers have gained new learning opportunities during the COVID-19 pandemic, but they have also experienced increased work stress and administrative burden. The unfamiliarity with a new infectious disease and the disruption of general GP clinical activities due to COVID-19 care have created insecurity among GP trainers and trainees. They feel that GP activities during the pandemic were insufficient for their training. Mutual support exists between GP trainers and trainees, with additional support from direct colleagues.
BMC MEDICAL EDUCATION
(2022)
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Psychiatry
Marco Lehmann, Nadine Janis Pohontsch, Thomas Zimmermann, Martin Scherer, Bernd Loewe
Summary: The study estimated that 7.7% of patients in general practice fulfill the diagnostic criteria for Somatic Symptom Disorder (SSD), indicating a high clinical relevance of the clinical symptoms of SSD in general practice.
Article
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Yael Rachamin, Levy Jaeger, Rahel Meier, Thomas Grischott, Oliver Senn, Jakob M. Burgstaller, Stefan Markun
Summary: This study aims to describe the prescription patterns of polypharmacy and common medication classes in Swiss general practice and explore practitioner variability. Results showed that anti-inflammatory drugs and polypharmacy in older patients are the most pressing issues in current drug prescribing routines.
FRONTIERS IN PHARMACOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Fabia Teixeira, Edmond Li, Liliana Laranjo, Claire Collins, Greg Irving, Maria Jose Fernandez, Josip Car, Mehmet Ungan, Davorina Petek, Robert Hoffman, Azeem Majeed, Katarzyna Nessler, Heidrun Lingner, Geronimo Jimenez, Ara Darzi, Cristina Jacome, Ana Luisa Neves
Summary: This study assessed the global digital maturity in General Practice and its association with participants' demographic characteristics, practice characteristics, and features of Electronic Health Records (EHRs) use. The study found positive associations between digital maturity and male gender, longer periods of EHRs use, and higher frequencies of access to EHRs. Practicing in a rural setting was negatively associated with digital maturity. The study provides guidance for policymakers to develop more effective interventions to hasten the digital transformation of General Practice.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Primary Health Care
Guy Rughani, Peter Hanlon, Neave Corcoran, Frances S. Mair
Summary: Analysis of general practice websites in Scotland revealed variability in content readability, with some suitable for lower reading ages and most for higher reading ages. Few websites met all design and accessibility recommendations, indicating a need for resources and technical support to improve readability and promote health literacy.
BRITISH JOURNAL OF GENERAL PRACTICE
(2021)
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Integrative & Complementary Medicine
Francesco Cerritelli, Alessio Iacopini, Matteo Galli, Oliver P. Thomson, Tobias Sundberg, Matthew J. Leach, Jon Adams
Summary: The survey found that most Italian osteopaths have a positive attitude towards evidence-based practice but lack basic skills and have low engagement in EBP activities. The main obstacles to implementing EBP were a lack of clinical evidence in osteopathy and poor skills in applying research findings, while the primary enablers of EBP adoption included access to full-text articles, internet connectivity at work, and access to online databases.
BMC COMPLEMENTARY MEDICINE AND THERAPIES
(2021)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Doreen Busingye, Allan Pollack, Kendal Chidwick
Summary: This study estimated the prevalence of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), Crohn's disease, and ulcerative colitis in a general practice population in Australia. Male gender was associated with a lower risk of Crohn's disease but a greater risk of ulcerative colitis, while current smokers had a higher risk of Crohn's disease but a lower risk of ulcerative colitis. Other factors associated with both Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis were age, non-Indigenous status, and socioeconomic advantage.
Article
Primary Health Care
Ulla Mikkonen, Nina Tusa, Sanna Sinikallio, Hannu Kautiainen, Pekka Mantyselka
Summary: Self-care is crucial in the prevention and treatment of chronic diseases. This study introduces a self-care preparedness index (SCPI) and explores its associations with health-related quality of life and other outcomes. The SCPI can help identify individuals with different levels of self-care preparedness and provide personalized support in healthcare.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
V Ness, J. Sneddon, R. A. Seaton, W. Malcolm, K. Currie
Summary: This study investigated the availability of staff resources for Antimicrobial Management Teams (AMTs) in Scotland and found apparent inequity in resource allocation. However, the study also revealed that leadership style and team member enthusiasm may have a greater impact on the scope of AMT activities.
JOURNAL OF HOSPITAL INFECTION
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Timothee Dub, Henna Makelae, Esther Van Kleef, Agnes Leblond, Alize Mercier, Viviane Henaux, Fanny Bouyer, Aurelie Binot, Oumy Thiongane, Renaud Lancelot, Valentina Delconte, Lea Zamuner, Wim Van Bortel, Elena Arsevska
Summary: Epidemic Intelligence (EI) includes activities related to early identification, verification, analysis, assessment, and investigation of health threats. Most national public health and animal health agencies in Europe conduct EI activities, but there is a need for better integration, standardization, and automation.
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Daniel Caesar Torp, Annelli Sandbaek, Thim Praetorius
Summary: This study examined general practitioners' technology acceptance of video consultations for managing type 2 diabetes in general practice. The results showed that perceived usefulness was the primary driver of general practitioners' positive attitude towards video consultations.
JOURNAL OF MEDICAL INTERNET RESEARCH
(2022)
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Psychiatry
Yue Li, Shengyang Jin, Ya Li, Fei Guo, Ting Luo, Bo Pan, Mingxing Lei, Yaosheng Liu
Summary: This study examined the mental health and research activities of biomedical students in China. The findings revealed a high prevalence of anxiety and depression among these students, and longer research work duration was associated with higher levels of anxiety and depression. It is recommended that biomedical students limit their research work to no more than 7 hours a day to maintain a balance between mental health and scientific research achievements.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHIATRY
(2022)
