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Stroke survivors in rural communities may face unique challenges in accessing and adhering to medications for secondary prevention. This qualitative study aimed to explore the factors associated with medicatio...
Securing primary care poses a complex set of challenges for policymakers in national healthcare. The risk of a shortage in general practitioners raises the question as to which approach would make an effective...
Physician-assisted suicide (PAS) has been legalised in an increasing number of countries in Western Europe. In Germany, after a landmark decision by the Federal Constitutional Court in 2020, the ban on PAS was...
The Diuretic Comparison Project (DCP) was a pragmatic clinical trial comparing rates of cardiovascular events between hydrochlorothiazide or chlorthalidone. VA primary care providers (PCPs) and their patients ...
In 2020, a pilot program for hypertension control was initiated in primary care facilities in Lampang Province, Thailand. The program followed the framework of the HEARTS program for standardized hypertension ...
In several countries, patients have online access to medical records (open notes) contributing to patient engagement and healthcare outcomes. However, usage is still low. Healthcare professionals’ viewpoints o...
It is important for patients to feel that they can address any topic during a consultation with a General Practitioner (GP), so that the care delivered is appropriate and relevant. This study aimed to investig...
Health literacy is a key factor in determining the use of health-related information, promoting health, and improving the quality of life. Therefore, the present study was conducted to investigate the relation...
The prevalence of Non-steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs) prescription and its contributory factors among chronic kidney disease (CKD) patients are unknown in the Kingdom of Bahrain – though NSAIDs are ...
In March 2020, Austria was among the first European countries to declare a national lockdown, responding to SARS-CoV-2 infections with a stringent ringfencing policy for inpatient beds. These interventions alt...
Increasing shortfalls in nursing workforces are detrimental to safety critical patient care. In general practice in England up to one-in-two nursing posts are predicted to be unfilled by 2030/31, with Wales si...
Digital clinical decision support systems (CDSS) enhance the quality of primary healthcare service delivery for vulnerable populations in resource-limited settings. This improvement occurs by strengthening hea...
Increasing numbers of people require evaluation for possible dementia. However, research on the accuracy of informant questionnaires in primary care remains limited.
Non-prescription antibiotic use (using antibiotics without medical advice) is potentially unsafe and promotes antimicrobial resistance. We studied predictors of prior non-prescription use and whether screening...
There is evidence that multidisciplinary teams can improve health outcomes for patients with chronic conditions, enhance the quality and coordination of care, and promote teamwork among staff in hospital setti...
Adequate triage of patients with symptoms suggestive of ACS is crucial. Considering who calls might be useful to improve telephone triage of these patients. In this article, we aim to assess whether a call mad...
Sick leave is a significant social and economic concern, with substantial costs and potential adverse consequences for patients. Understanding the factors influencing sick leave prescriptions is essential to i...
Physical activity on prescription (PAP) is recognized as an effective preventive and therapeutic tool for various diseases, yet its application by general practitioners (GPs) varies widely. This study aims to ...
The global prevalence of social-emotional problems in children and adolescents is nearly double in First Nations populations compared to non-First Nations populations, highlighting health inequities due to the...
Diabetes is a global public health concern. The follow-up of patients with diabetes is often undertaken by general practitioners (GPs), but referral rates to specialists show variations. The primary objective ...
Hypertension is a global health issue, particularly in low- and middle-income countries. Effective management requires medication adherence, which is often compromised in conflict zones such as Sudan. This stu...
Cardiovascular diseases and their risk factors are leading causes of morbidity and mortality worldwide, and are among the top reasons for primary care visits. Little is known about patient preferences for prim...
Physician engagement is critical to the success of primary care transformation, yet strategies to support meaningful engagement remain understudied. Despite existing research, gaps persist in understanding how...
Obesity is a chronic disease that is affecting an increasing number of patients. The prevalence of obesity, the age of patients affected, and the range of associated comorbidities suggest that general practiti...
Mental health problems are an increasing challenge for primary healthcare. It puts strain on the healthcare professionals with limited time and resources. In several countries, healthcare professionals can ref...
Lung ultrasonography (LUS) is a point-of-care imaging modality with growing potential in primary care.
Availability of information at the interface of outpatient and inpatient care remains an important and inadequately resolved issue in Germany and beyond. As a vulnerable group with complex care needs, older pa...
Domestic violence (DV) is a violation of human rights and a major public health problem that damages the health of women and their families. In the occupied Palestinian territories, 29% of women have a lifetim...
Self-monitoring of blood glucose (SMBG) is a low value health care practice that does not benefit most patients with non-insulin treated type 2 diabetes (T2DM). This paper evaluates Re-Think the Strip (RTS), a...
The COVID-19 pandemic has dramatically impacted healthcare systems worldwide, leading to changes in the delivery of healthcare services. A profound effect on the well-being of non-COVID-19 patients has been re...
The infection rates with SARS-CoV 2 virus, known since 2019, are currently significantly weakened in their dynamics. Nevertheless, COVID 19 is still a common disease, which in most cases is overcome quite well...
The shared perceptions and cognitions of a family toward health such as exercise are termed the family health climate (FHC), and they may influence individual physical activity levels. This study aimed to exam...
Intimate partner violence (IPV) is the most prevalent form of violence against women globally, leading to various adverse health consequences. Primary healthcare providers (PHCPs) are often the first point of ...
In the context of China’s health reforms aimed at strengthening primary care through the Family Doctor Contract Service Program, effectively measuring its functional features is paramount. This study seeks to ...
The Correction to this article has been published in BMC Primary Care 2025 26:153
There is a scarcity of research about patients’ perspectives on the role of general practice pharmacists (GPPs). In this review, we aimed to compile qualitative evidence of patients’ perspectives regarding the...
People living with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) are likely to develop oral health problems, and vice versa. The burden of oral health and T2DM is increasing, especially in low- and middle-income countries. ...
In India, despite the high prevalence of perinatal mental health (PMH) conditions most primary care physicians (PCPs) have inadequate knowledge and skills to identify and provide appropriate interventions. The...
Older adults (aged ≥ 65) are frequent users of primary care services, often presenting with unique values, needs, expectations, and preferences for family physician encounters compared to patients of younger a...
Cardiovascular diseases (CVD) are the most common cause of death in Germany. General practitioners (GPs) have an important role in supporting patients in the prevention of CVD. The DECADE intervention was deve...
The original article was published in BMC Primary Care 2025 26:42
Belgian primary care is facing significant challenges due to increasing healthcare demands and an overall decline in the workforce. Most general practitioners (GPs) work solo or in mono-disciplinary practices,...
Uncomplicated low-back pain (LBP), referring to LBP without symptoms that suggest an underlying medical or surgical cause, is a common and challenging problem for patients and primary healthcare providers. Mul...
In 2014, a rural Family Health Team (FHT) in Ontario, Canada embedded a community paramedicine program into their primary care practice to improve care for their complex patients. Community paramedics are heal...
Patient decision aids (PDAs) can effectively facilitate shared decision-making (SDM) between patients and healthcare professionals. The International Patient Decision Aid Standards (IPDAS) Collaboration create...
In 2021, the Philippines launched the Healthy Hearts demonstration project for delivering hypertension (HTN) services in seven Rural Health Units (RHUs) in District 1 of Iloilo Province, West Visayas Region. T...
General practitioners (GPs) perceive patients with persistent somatic symptoms (PSS) as frustrating and difficult to manage. Patients commonly express dissatisfaction with the care they receive and often feel ...
Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RA) and sodium glucose cotransporter-2 (SGLT2) inhibitors have dramatic clinical benefits, but many appropriate patients do not receive them. We developed a qua...
Physician attitudes towards patients of opposite genders may determine a lack of comprehensive care during patient encounters in primary care, and this has not been previously documented in the Arab Gulf regio...
Patient enrolment in primary care refers to the formal process of registering patients with a specific primary care provider, team, or practice. This approach is often expected to enhance continuity and coordi...
The rapid adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in health service delivery underscores the need for awareness, preparedness, and strategic utilization of AI’s potential to optimize Primary Health Care (PHC)...
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