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European Journal of General Practice
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ISSN 1751-1402 · Taylor & Francis Group · 457 articles in the index
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Reducing short-acting beta-agonist overprescribing in general practice: Evaluation of a quality improvement programme in East London
Background Overprescribing of short-acting beta-agonist (SABA) inhalers is a worldwide problem.Objectives To evaluate the impact of a system-wide quality improvement programme on SABA overprescribing, and to identify the most effective strategies.Methods All general practices within one East London…
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Towards best practice recommendations: Perspectives from Australian GPs to inform the use of general practice data for research – A modified Delphi study
Background General practice medical records offer significant potential for secondary use in research, policy and public health. In Australia, these data remain underused due to concerns around privacy, governance and ethical use. Understanding the perspectives of GPs is essential to developing…
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Impact of nurse practitioners in primary care on patients with chronic diseases in rural and underserved areas: A systematic review
Background Ageing, multimorbidity, and workforce shortages increasingly limit access to primary healthcare, especially in rural and underserved areas.Objectives To document impact of nurse practitioners (NPs) in primary care on patients with chronic diseases.Methods Searches were conducted in…
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The role and utility of artificial intelligence and machine learning for diagnostic prediction in general practice
Diagnostic prediction models are commonly used in general practice to support clinical decision-making. Traditionally, these models have been developed using statistical methods such as logistic regression. While these approaches have proven useful, they often produce average risk estimates that…
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Cancer screening in patients with severe psychiatric disorders in France: Towards a coordinated and inclusive approach
Background The close link between mental health and physical health is evident in patients with severe psychiatric disorders (SPD), such as schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. SPD is associated with a reduction in life expectancy, due to excess mortality from cardiovascular disease and cancer. In…
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Motivational factors for general practice training and career establishment: A cross-sectional study in Flanders, Belgium
Background In Flanders, Belgium, the 3-year specialised training in General Practice includes a specialty training rotation, for which trainees may choose their training site. After graduation, General Practitioners (GPs) decide where to establish their practice.Objective This study explored the…
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Primary health care policy advocacy in Europe: A cross-sectional study of family medicine associations
Background Policy advocacy (PA) in European healthcare has a strong tradition promoting evidence-based policies. Key organisations, including the European Observatory on Health Systems and Policies, the WHO’s Evidence-Informed Policy Network, and the OECD play pivotal roles in integrating research…
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External validation of risk scores and multivariate models for the diagnosis of community-acquired pneumonia in outpatients
Background While several risk scores for the diagnosis of community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) have been developed, they require prospective external validation.Objectives To externally validate existing prediction models, risk scores, and heuristics for the diagnosis of CAP in adults.Methods The…
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Diagnostic accuracy and management of suspected acute otitis media: A multi-continental survey of primary care physicians using tympanic membrane images in clinical cases
Background Acute otitis media (AOM) is a leading cause of primary care visits and antibiotic prescriptions in children. Diagnostic uncertainty and variability in management contribute to misdiagnosis and inappropriate antibiotic use.Objective This study examines how primary care physicians across…
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Discrepancies in low-value practices across cardiovascular disease prevention guidelines. A narrative review
Background Low-value practices are interventions that do not provide health benefits due to lack of effectiveness or associated risks that outweigh the potential benefits.Objectives The purpose of this study is to demonstrate discrepancies across various cardiovascular prevention guidelines…
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Distinguishing bipolar disorder from unipolar depression in general practice: A systematic review
Objective Bipolar disorder affects approximately 1% of the population, although some studies report prevalence rates of up to 6%. Distinguishing it from unipolar depression remains challenging, with diagnostic delays often exceeding ten years. This systematic review aims to identify clinical and…
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Patients’ perspectives in German general practice on discussing the environmental impact of medications: A qualitative study
Background Pharmaceuticals represent a major source of carbon emissions in primary care. General practitioners could avoid prescribing climate-harmful medications and consider eco-friendly alternatives in shared decision-making processes. However, evidence on patients’ perceptions of discussing…
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From subtle symptoms to disclosure: Communication in violence detection in primary care
Background Identifying victims of interpersonal violence remains a challenge for general practitioners, who must rely on subtle clinical cues and foster an environment conducive to disclosure.Objectives To describe the symptoms, behaviours, and communication strategies that facilitate the…
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Potential and pitfalls of personal reference intervals in general practice: A focus group and case vignette study among Dutch general practitioners
Background Personalised medicine is increasingly used in clinical practice and tailors care to individual characteristics. A new application in laboratory diagnostics is personalised reference intervals (PeRIs). Unlike population-based reference intervals (PoRIs), PeRIs use previous results of the…
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Barriers for general practitioners in post-stroke follow-up within a fragmented healthcare system in Sweden – a focus group study
Background Secondary medical prevention after stroke is effective and well evidenced, making long-term follow-up crucial. This follow-up is mainly made by general practitioners (GPs) in Sweden. Low target achievement and up to fourfold practice variation in dispensation of secondary preventive…
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A new way of thinking? Exploring professionals’ perspectives on the sustainability of interprofessional team meetings: A focus group study
Background Interprofessional collaboration is essential to address the complex challenges in primary care. One widely used method for this purpose is interprofessional team meetings. Although the benefits are generally known, maintaining these meetings after their introduction remains…