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BMC Family Practice, Volume 9

 

 

 

Research article
Reducing unnecessary prescriptions of antibiotics for acute cough: Adaptation of a leaflet aimed at Turkish immigrants in Germany
Selime Sahlan, Anja Wollny, Silke Brockmann, Angela Fuchs, Attila Altiner
BMC Family Practice 2008, 9:57 (10October2008)
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Research article
The accuracy of symptoms, signs and diagnostic tests in the diagnosis of left ventricular dysfunction in primary care: a diagnostic accuracy systematic review
V Madhok, G Falk, A Rogers, A D Struthers, F M Sullivan, T Fahey
BMC Family Practice 2008, 9:56 (8October2008)
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Research article
Is there a need for a GP consultant at a university hospital?
J Mulder, KH Groenier, JH Dekker, AJ Berendsen, J Schuling
BMC Family Practice 2008, 9:55 (30September2008)
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Research article
Setting up a Paediatric Rapid Access Outpatient Unit: Views of general practice teams
Lisa Williams, Jane Fryer, Rachel Andrew, Colin Powell, Jim Pink, Glyn Elwyn
BMC Family Practice 2008, 9:54 (29September2008)
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Research article
Italian network for obesity and cardiovascular disease surveillance: a pilot project
Chiara Donfrancesco, Cinzia Lo Noce, Ovidio Brignoli, Gabriele Riccardi, Paola Ciccarelli, Francesco Dima, Luigi Palmieri, Simona Giampaoli, Obesity Project Research Group (oprg)
BMC Family Practice 2008, 9:53 (29September2008)
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Correspondence
Leaders, leadership and future primary care clinical research
John Furler, Jennifer Cleland, Chris Del Mar, Barbara Hanratty, Umesh Kadam, Daniel Lasserson, Colin McCowan, Parker Magin, Caroline Mitchell, Nadeem Qureshi, Greta Rait, Nick Steel, Mieke van Driel, Alison Ward
BMC Family Practice 2008, 9:52 (29September2008)
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Research article
Familiarity between patient and general practitioner does not influence the content of the consultation
Lea Jabaaij, Thijs Fassaert, Sandra van Dulmen, Arno Timmermans, Gerrit A van Essen, Franois Schellevis
BMC Family Practice 2008, 9:51 (24September2008)
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Research article
Ambivalence related to potential lifestyle changes following preventive cardiovascular consultations in general practice: A qualitative study
Dea Kehler, Bo Christensen, Torsten Lauritzen, Morten Bondo Christensen, Adrian Edwards, Mette Bech Risr
BMC Family Practice 2008, 9:50 (12September2008)
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Research article
Discussions about preventive services: a qualitative study
Karen E Lasser, Bridget Kelly, Jan Maier, Jennifer Murillo, Sonia Hoover, Karen Isenberg, Deborah Osber, Natasha Pilkauskas, Bayo C Willis, James Hersey
BMC Family Practice 2008, 9:49 (3September2008)
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Research article
Changes in the pattern of service utilisation and health problems of women, men and various age groups following a destructive disaster: a matched cohort study with a pre-disaster assessment
Rik JH Soeteman, C Joris Yzermans, Peter Spreeuwenberg, Toine ALM Lagro-Janssen, Wil JHM van den Bosch, Jouke van der Zee
BMC Family Practice 2008, 9:48 (28August2008)
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Research article
Testing for allergic disease: Parameters considered and test value
Sheryl L Szeinbach, Spencer E Harpe, P Brock Williams, Hanaa Elhefni
BMC Family Practice 2008, 9:47 (26August2008)
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Research article
General practitioners' views on reattribution for patients with medically unexplained symptoms: a questionnaire and qualitative study
Christopher Dowrick, Linda Gask, John G Hughes, Huw Charles-Jones, Judith A Hogg, Sarah Peters, Peter Salmon, Anne R Rogers, Richard K Morriss
BMC Family Practice 2008, 9:46 (19August2008)
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Research article
Experiences in managing problematic crystal methamphetamine use and associated depression in gay men and HIV positive men: in-depth interviews with general practitioners in Sydney, Australia
Deborah C Saltman, Christy E Newman, Limin Mao, Susan C Kippax, Michael R Kidd
BMC Family Practice 2008, 9:45 (15August2008)
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Research article
Multidisciplinary care planning in the primary care management of completed stroke: a systematic review
Geoffrey K Mitchell, Robyn M Brown, Lars Erikssen, Jennifer J Tieman
BMC Family Practice 2008, 9:44 (5August2008)
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Research article
Physicians' communication skills with patients and legal liability in decided medical malpractice litigation cases in Japan
Tomoko Hamasaki, Tadamichi Takehara, Akihito Hagihara
BMC Family Practice 2008, 9:43 (25July2008)
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Research article
Knowledge and attitudes of primary care physicians in the management of patients at risk for cardiovascular events
Hamidreza Doroodchi, Maziar Abdolrasulnia, Jill A Foster, Elyse Foster, Mintu P Turakhia, Kimberly A Skelding, Kiran Sagar, Linda L Casebeer
BMC Family Practice 2008, 9:42 (8July2008)
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Research article
Long term GP opinions and involvement after a consultation-liaison intervention for mental health problems
Nadia Youns, Christine Passerieux, Marie-Christine Hardy-Bayle, Bruno Falissard, Isabelle Gasquet
BMC Family Practice 2008, 9:41 (2July2008)
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Review
Exploring and explaining low participation in physical activity among children and young people with asthma: a review
Brian Williams, Alison Powell, Gaylor Hoskins, Ron Neville
BMC Family Practice 2008, 9:40 (30June2008)
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Research article
Trends in total cholesterol screening and in prescribing lipid-lowering drugs in general practice in the period 19942003
Stefaan Bartholomeeusen, Jan P Vandenbroucke, Carla Truyers, Frank Buntinx
BMC Family Practice 2008, 9:39 (30June2008)
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Research article
Raising positive expectations helps patients with minor ailments: A cross-sectional study
Thijs Fassaert, Sandra van Dulmen, Franois Schellevis, Liesbeth van der Jagt, Jozien Bensing
BMC Family Practice 2008, 9:38 (30June2008)
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Research article
An evaluation of the 'Designated Research Team' approach to building research capacity in primary care
Jo Cooke, Susan Nancarrow, Jane Dyas, Martin Williams
BMC Family Practice 2008, 9:37 (27June2008)
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Research article
Asthma and COPD in primary health care, quality according to national guidelines: a cross-sectional and a retrospective study
Siw Carlfjord, Malou Lindberg
BMC Family Practice 2008, 9:36 (19June2008)
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Research article
Mix of methods is needed to identify adverse events in general practice: A prospective observational study
Raymond Wetzels, Ren Wolters, Chris van Weel, Michel Wensing
BMC Family Practice 2008, 9:35 (15June2008)
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Research article
Screening and diagnosing depression in women visiting GPs' drop in clinic in Primary Health Care
Ranja Stromberg, Estera Wernering, Anna Aberg-Wistedt, Anna-Karin Furhoff, Sven-Erik Johansson, Lars G Backlund
BMC Family Practice 2008, 9:34 (13June2008)
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Study protocol
CRISTOPH A cluster-randomised intervention study to optimise the treatment of patients with hypertension in General Practice
Achim Mortsiefer, Tobias Meysen, Martin Schumacher, Claudia Lintges, Maren Stamer, Norbert Schmacke, Karl Wegscheider, Heinz-Harald Abholz, Jrgen in der Schmitten
BMC Family Practice 2008, 9:33 (10June2008)
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Research article
Practice organisational characteristics can impact on compliance with the BTS/SIGN asthma guideline: Qualitative comparative case study in primary care
Sharon Wiener-Ogilvie, Guro Huby, Hilary Pinnock, John Gillies, Aziz Sheikh
BMC Family Practice 2008, 9:32 (4June2008)
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Research article
Pathways to the diagnosis of lung cancer in the UK: a cohort study
Jacqueline Barrett, William Hamilton
BMC Family Practice 2008, 9:31 (18May2008)
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Debate
Functional illness in primary care: dysfunction versus disease
Nefyn Williams, Clare Wilkinson, Nigel Stott, David B Menkes
BMC Family Practice 2008, 9:30 (15May2008)
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Research article
The accuracy of the MMSE in detecting cognitive impairment when administered by general practitioners: A prospective observational study
Patrizio Pezzotti, Silvia Scalmana, Antonio Mastromattei, Domenico Di Lallo, the "Progetto Alzheimer" Working Group
BMC Family Practice 2008, 9:29 (13May2008)
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Study protocol
Effectiveness of topiramate for tobacco dependence in patients with depression; a randomised, controlled trial
Javier Garca Campayo, Natalia Sobradiel, Marta Alda, Adoracin Mas, Eva Andrs, Rosa Magalln, Arantxa Crucelaegui, Beatriz Sanz
BMC Family Practice 2008, 9:28 (7May2008)
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Research article
Facilitating access to voluntary and community services for patients with psychosocial problems: a before-after evaluation
Justin Grayer, John Cape, Lisa Orpwood, Judy Leibowitz, Marta Buszewicz
BMC Family Practice 2008, 9:27 (7May2008)
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Research article
Primary care incidence and treatment of four neuropathic pain conditions: A descriptive study, 20022005
Gillian C Hall, Dawn Carroll, Henry J McQuay
BMC Family Practice 2008, 9:26 (6May2008)
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Research article
Models in the delivery of depression care: A systematic review of randomised and controlled intervention trials
Helen Christensen, Kathleen M Griffiths, Amelia Gulliver, Dannielle Clack, Marjan Kljakovic, Leanne Wells
BMC Family Practice 2008, 9:25 (5May2008)
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Research article
Diffusion of an e-learning programme among Danish General Practitioners: A nation-wide prospective survey
Frans Boch Waldorff, Annette Plesner Steenstrup, Bente Nielsen, Jens Rubak, Flemming Bro
BMC Family Practice 2008, 9:24 (25April2008)
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Study protocol
The effect of using an interactive booklet on childhood respiratory tract infections in consultations: Study protocol for a cluster randomised controlled trial in primary care
Nick A Francis, Kerenza Hood, Sharon Simpson, Fiona Wood, Jacqueline Nuttall, Christopher C Butler
BMC Family Practice 2008, 9:23 (24April2008)
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Research article
An interactive workshop plus locally adapted guidelines can improve General Practitioners asthma management and knowledge: A cluster randomised trial in the Australian setting
Siaw-Teng Liaw, Nabil D Sulaiman, Christopher A Barton, Patty Chondros, Claire A Harris, Susan Sawyer, Shyamali C Dharmage
BMC Family Practice 2008, 9:22 (20April2008)
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Research article
Defining frequent attendance in general practice
Frans TM Smits, Jacob J Mohrs, Ellen E Beem, Patrick JE Bindels, Henk CPM van Weert
BMC Family Practice 2008, 9:21 (15April2008)
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Study protocol
Protocol for SAMS (Support and Advice for Medication Study): A randomised controlled trial of an intervention to support patients with type 2 diabetes with adherence to medication
Andrew J Farmer, A Toby Prevost, Wendy Hardeman, Anthea Craven, Stephen Sutton, Simon J Griffin, Ann-Louise Kinmonth, The Support and Advice for Medication Trial Group
BMC Family Practice 2008, 9:20 (11April2008)
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Research article
Gender differences in sex life issues A population-based study of migraine sufferers
Markku PT Sumanen, Ansa Ojanlatva, Anna Rantala, Lauri H Sillanmki, Kari J Mattila
BMC Family Practice 2008, 9:19 (9April2008)
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Research article
Clinician perceptions of factors influencing referrals to a smoking cessation program
Jodi Summers Holtrop, Rebecca Malouin, David Weismantel, William C Wadland
BMC Family Practice 2008, 9:18 (28March2008)
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Research article
Conversant or clueless? Chlamydia-related knowledge and practice of general practitioners in Western Australia
Meredith J Temple-Smith, Donna Mak, Jan Watson, Lisa Bastian, Anthony Smith, Marian Pitts
BMC Family Practice 2008, 9:17 (29February2008)
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Research article
Acceptability and effectiveness of opportunistic referral of smokers to telephone cessation advice from a nurse: a randomised trial in Australian general practice
Jane M Young, Seham Girgis, Tracey A Bruce, Melissa Hobbs, Jeanette E Ward
BMC Family Practice 2008, 9:16 (28February2008)
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Research article
Barriers to colorectal cancer screening in community health centers: A qualitative study
Karen E Lasser, John Z Ayanian, Robert H Fletcher, Mary-Jo DelVecchio Good
BMC Family Practice 2008, 9:15 (27February2008)
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Research article
Natriuretic peptide vs. clinical information for diagnosis of left ventricular systolic dysfunction in primary care
Janka Koschack, Martin Scherer, Claus Lers, Michael M Kochen, Dirk Wetzel, Sibylle Kleta, Claudia Pouwels, Rolf Wachter, Christoph Herrmann-Lingen, Burkert Pieske, Lutz Binder
BMC Family Practice 2008, 9:14 (25February2008)
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Research article
The General Practice Assessment Questionnaire (GPAQ) Development and psychometric characteristics
Nicola Mead, Peter Bower, Martin Roland
BMC Family Practice 2008, 9:13 (20February2008)
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Research article
Understanding the work of general practitioners: a social science perspective on the context of medical decision making in primary care
Robert Geneau, Pascale Lehoux, Raynald Pineault, Paul Lamarche
BMC Family Practice 2008, 9:12 (19February2008)
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Research article
Call-duration and triage decisions in out of hours cooperatives with and without the use of an expert system
Rob SG Ong, Johan Post, Harry van Rooij, Jan de Haan
BMC Family Practice 2008, 9:11 (13February2008)
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Research article
Measuring the financial burden of acute cough in pre-school children: a cost of illness study
Sandra Hollinghurst, Catherine Gorst, Tom Fahey, Alastair D Hay
BMC Family Practice 2008, 9:10 (31January2008)
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Research article
Determining patient and primary care delay in the diagnosis of cancer lessons from a pilot study of patients referred for suspected cancer
Richard D Neal, Diana Pasterfield, Clare Wilkinson, Kerenza Hood, Matthew Makin, Helen Lawrence
BMC Family Practice 2008, 9:9 (30January2008)
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Research article
Complementary or alternative? The use of homeopathic products and antibiotics amongst pre-school children
Lesley Wye, Alastair D Hay, Kate Northstone, Jackie Bishop, Judith Headley, Elizabeth Thompson
BMC Family Practice 2008, 9:8 (30January2008)
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Research article
Family practice nurses supporting self-management in older patients with mild osteoarthritis: a randomized trial
Raymond Wetzels, Chris van Weel, Richard Grol, Michel Wensing
BMC Family Practice 2008, 9:7 (28January2008)
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Research article
Multimorbidity in younger deprived patients: An exploratory study of research and service implications in general practice
Susan M Smith, Atakelet Ferede, Tom O'Dowd
BMC Family Practice 2008, 9:6 (28January2008)
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Research article
Follow-up study on health care use of patients with somatoform, anxiety and depressive disorders in primary care
Margot WM de Waal, Ingrid A Arnold, Just AH Eekhof, Willem JJ Assendelft, Albert M van Hemert
BMC Family Practice 2008, 9:5 (24January2008)
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Research article
An internist's role in perioperative medicine: a survey of surgeons' opinions
Lisa PausJenssen, Heather A Ward, Sharon E Card
BMC Family Practice 2008, 9:4 (21January2008)
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Research article
How primary health care physicians make sick listing decisions: The impact of medical factors and functioning
Gunilla Norrmn, Kurt Svrdsudd, Dan KG Andersson
BMC Family Practice 2008, 9:3 (21January2008)
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Research article
Referring patients to specialists: A structured vignette survey of Australian and British GPs
Moyez Jiwa, Michael Gordon, Hayley Arnet, Hooi Ee, Max Bulsara, Brigitte Colwell
BMC Family Practice 2008, 9:2 (15January2008)
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Research article
Depression symptomatology and diagnosis: discordance between patients and physicians in primary care settings
Chizobam Ani, Mohsen Bazargan, David Hindman, Douglas Bell, Muhammad A Farooq, Lutful Akhanjee, Francis Yemofio, Richard Baker, Michael Rodriguez
BMC Family Practice 2008, 9:1 (3January2008)
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