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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)...
Although most dementia care occurs in primary care, consultation with dementia specialty care is sometimes indicated. Access to dementia specialists is limited, particularly in resource-limited environments su...
The Chronic Disease Co-Care (CDCC) Pilot Scheme is a government-subsidized program that aims to provide targeted copayment for the screening and management of hypertension, diabetes mellitus and pre-diabetes i...
Insufficient access to primary care remains a major public health issue in Ontario, Canada, particularly for unattached residents (i.e., those who are not formally enrolled with a primary care provider, usuall...
Many Primary Care Networks (PCNs) in Alberta collect Patient Reported Outcome Measures (PROMs) to support patient-centered care. However, there is limited knowledge on what tools are currently being administer...
General Practitioners (GPs) are well placed to identify and assist patients experiencing intimate partner violence (IPV) and family violence (FV). However, patients experiencing IPV/FV can be under-detected or...
Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) significantly impact global health and contribute to economic burdens and premature deaths, with healthcare workers (HCWs) being at high risk. This study aims to assess the pre...
To identify determinants of continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) implementation from primary care providers’ (PCPs’) perspectives and examine the associations of these determinants with both PCP intent to discu...
Increasing visits to out-of-hours practices and Emergency Departments (EDs) for non-life-threatening urgent cases (NLTUCs) have placed a significant burden on healthcare systems worldwide. General practitioner...
Primary Health Care (PHC) is a key strategy to identify, manage, and coordinate mental health cases. Considering that nurses are essential to integrating mental health care into PHC, initiatives to broaden the...
Trigeminal Neuralgia (TN) is a rare disorder which causes episodes of intense facial pain and has been described as the ‘suicide disease’. Hence, prompt diagnosis and timely initiation of treatment is vital. H...
Diseases of the ear, nose, and throat (ENT) account for a significant portion of a primary care physician’s practice in Pakistan, a South Asian lower-middle income country. This increasing burden demands compr...
A new national model for quality improvement in general practice based on the concept of quality clusters was introduced in Denmark in 2018. A quality cluster is a local group of general practitioners (GPs) me...
Although there is little evidence for adverse health effects due to exposure to electromagnetic fields (EMF) below legal limits, worries regarding these effects are relatively frequent in the general populatio...
There are recognised barriers to engagement with mainstream alcohol services for certain groups within populations. Alcohol assertive outreach is an approach that uses repeated, persistent and flexible methods...
Self-monitoring in cases of heart failure (HF) can lead to improved health and early detection of states of illness, potentially avoiding unnecessary hospitalisation. Legislation emphasizes the importance of p...
Practice-based research networks (PBRNs) have been implemented to support clinical research in German general practice since 2020. General practitioners (GPs) are often critical concerning the feasibility of c...
Guiding individuals with chronic back pain (CBP) to initiate and adhere to physical activity (PA) remains challenging. The study rationale is based on the need for innovative strategies, like digital tools, to...
People with multimorbidity (i.e., two or more chronic conditions) experience increased out-of-pocket healthcare costs and are vulnerable to cost-related non-adherence to recommended treatment. The aim of this ...
The “Mental Health Care in Primary Health Care (PHC)” project (SMAPS, from Portuguese) was developed in six health regions from three Brazilian states. Considering the gap and relevance of monitoring and asses...
Addressing increasing rates of childhood obesity is a global priority. High numbers of children and young people are living with obesity and experience significant physical and mental health impacts. Social pr...
Pediatric emergency department (ED) visits for mental health are costly and often preventable. Access to primary care and behavioral health providers can improve mental health and reduce unnecessary ED visits.
Primary care nurses, including nurse practitioners (NPs), registered nurses (RNs), and licensed practical nurses/registered practical nurses (LPNs/RPNs), play a pivotal role in pandemic management and outbreak...
Patients suffering from progressive non-oncologic chronic diseases are primarily treated in primary care. Early integration of palliative care (PC) can improve patients’ quality of life and reduce burdensome p...
Hypertension is a chronic disease that requires strict adherence to therapeutic recommendations. While some studies have shown an association between hypertensive patient satisfaction and treatment adherence, ...
Time spent in green space such as parks and forests can have positive effects on physical and mental health. Green Health Partnerships were set up in Scotland to promote use of green space for health improveme...
The original article was published in BMC Primary Care 2024 25:132
Many available interventions to reduce challenges of natural caregivers of people living with dementia have limited efficacy since they do not meet the caregiver’s individual needs. This study aims to evaluate...
The Correction to this article has been published in BMC Primary Care 2025 26:126
Many patients taking direct-acting oral anticoagulants (DOACs) also consume over-the-counter (OTC) products (dietary supplements and OTC medications), yet many lack knowledge of potential interactions that may...
Early identification and intervention of Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI), led by General Physicians (GPs), can delay dementia onset and enhance patient outcomes. GPs recognize MCI risk factors, conduct assessm...
Diabetes mellitus requires ongoing management and care coordination. The majority of patients with diabetes were managed in primary healthcare settings. Several quality improvement programs have introduced spe...
The perspectives of local healthcare professionals for developing effective strategies to enhance medication adherence in arterial Hypertension as well as its barriers have not yet been explored through qualit...
Behaviour change interventions delivered in real-world settings could be vulnerable to threats to internal and external validity if methodological considerations are overlooked. The primary dental care setting...
In response to the significant increase in the global aging population, countries have increasingly prioritized Age-Friendly Primary Health Care (AFPHC) to address the unique needs of older adults. This study ...
The Correction to this article has been published in BMC Primary Care 2025 26:85
Child maltreatment is an issue that burdens communities worldwide. Healthcare professionals, medical staff precisely, play a major role in the reporting responsibility, so it is crucial to ensure that none of ...
The use of patient feedback is essential for identifying areas for improvement and tailoring care to the needs of patients, particularly in the context of eHealth, which has increased in adoption due to the pa...
The prevalence of cancer among patients accessing primary care in federally qualified health centers (FQHCs) is poorly characterized. A patient’s history of cancer in addition to common chronic conditions make...
The global prevalence of gout ranges from 1 to 6.8% in different countries, while around 3% in Hong Kong. Sudden elevated serum urate level (SUA) will result in acute arthritis and repeated flare-ups. If not p...
Turnover among general practitioners (GPs) is an issue of growing concern. Therefore, identification of the variables which associated with GPs’ decision in staying in or leaving their employer institutions is...
Attempting pregnancy as a conscious decision (pregnancy intention) can impact the likelihood that a future parent receives or seeks preconception health information, initiates discussions with health professio...
Detection of perinatal depression by healthcare providers remain an important barrier to receiving treatment. This study reports on the detection of perinatal depression by frontline non-physician primary heal...
Acute chest pain has a high hospital referral rate due to the limited ability to exclude acute myocardial infarction (MI) in primary care. We aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of implementing the European So...
Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM) stands as a significant global health challenge for individuals and societies. In the context of Palestine, T2DM affects about 9.2% of the Palestinian population and contributes...
Patients contacting out-of-hours primary care (OHS-PC) with shortness of breath (SOB) are often concerned. Sometimes, they also have an uncanny feeling; existential anxiety that something is wrong in their bod...
Interprofessional relationships between general practitioners (GPs) and dental surgeons with a doctorate in dental surgery are essential for the optimal management of the oral health of patients. The objective...
Multiple chronic conditions (MCC) have become a leading cause of low vitality and high mortality among the Chinese population. Although a series of policies has been implemented to promote patients’ rational a...
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