Corrigendum to: Supporting return to work through appropriate certification: a systematic approach for Australian primary care

2018 ◽  
Vol 42 (2) ◽  
pp. 239
Author(s):  
Harry Papagoras ◽  
Tania Pizzari ◽  
Paul Coburn ◽  
Kevin Sleigh ◽  
Andrew M. Briggs
Keyword(s):  
Primary Care ◽  
Return To Work ◽  
Professional Education ◽  
Systematic Approach ◽  
Critical Role ◽  
Injured Workers ◽  
Work Absence ◽  
Workplace Injuries ◽  
Psychosocial Sequelae ◽  
Primary Care Practitioners

Primary care practitioners play a critical role in supporting return to work (RTW) and minimising the detrimental physical and psychosocial sequelae of unnecessary and prolonged work absence in injured and ill workers. Accurate and consistent certification of capacity is an essential component of this role that has been scrutinised recently given the identified variation in certification practices between and within professions. This Perspective outlines the importance of correct certification of capacity for injured workers and provides a RTW flowchart to support systematised and appropriate certification. The flowchart is aimed at primary care practitioners (e.g. general practitioners or physiotherapists). The flowchart was developed at the Transport Accident Commission and WorkSafe Victoria as a guide for Australian primary care practitioners when certifying capacity. A more systematised approach to certification coupled with professional education and support may reduce variations and inaccuracies in certification, improve RTW rates and reduce the increasing burden of disease related to workplace injuries.

scholarly journals Supporting return to work through appropriate certification: a systematic approach for Australian primary care

2018 ◽  
Vol 42 (2) ◽  
pp. 164 ◽  
Author(s):  
Harry Papagoras ◽  
Tania Pizzari ◽  
Paul Coburn ◽  
Kevin Sleigh ◽  
Andrew M. Briggs
Keyword(s):  
Primary Care ◽  
Return To Work ◽  
Professional Education ◽  
Systematic Approach ◽  
Critical Role ◽  
Injured Workers ◽  
Work Absence ◽  
Workplace Injuries ◽  
Psychosocial Sequelae ◽  
Primary Care Practitioners

Primary care practitioners play a critical role in supporting return to work (RTW) and minimising the detrimental physical and psychosocial sequelae of unnecessary and prolonged work absence in injured and ill workers. Accurate and consistent certification of capacity is an essential component of this role that has been scrutinised recently given the identified variation in certification practices between and within professions. This Perspective outlines the importance of correct certification of capacity for injured workers and provides a RTW flowchart to support systematised and appropriate certification. The flowchart is aimed at primary care practitioners (e.g. general practitioners or physiotherapists). The flowchart was developed at the Transport Accident Commission and WorkSafe Victoria as a guide for Australian primary care practitioners when certifying capacity. A more systematised approach to certification coupled with professional education and support may reduce variations and inaccuracies in certification, improve RTW rates and reduce the increasing burden of disease related to workplace injuries.

scholarly journals What Resources Do NHS Commissioning Organisations Use to Support Antimicrobial Stewardship in Primary Care in England?

Antibiotics ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (4) ◽  
pp. 158 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rosalie Allison ◽  
Donna M. Lecky ◽  
Elizabeth Beech ◽  
Diane Ashiru-Oredope ◽  
Céire Costelloe ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Primary Care ◽  
Antimicrobial Stewardship ◽  
Professional Education ◽  
Action Planning ◽  
Health Economy ◽  
Medicines Management ◽  
Out Of Hours ◽  
Primary Care Settings ◽  
General Practices ◽  
Primary Care Practitioners

Professional education and public engagement are fundamental components of any antimicrobial stewardship (AMS) strategy. The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE), Public Health England (PHE), Health Education England (HEE) and other professional organisations, develop and publish resources to support AMS activity in primary care settings. The aim of this study was to explore the adoption and use of education/training and supporting AMS resources within NHS primary care in England. Questionnaires were sent to the medicines management teams of all 209 Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCGs) in England, in 2017. Primary care practitioners in 168/175 (96%) CCGs received AMS education in the last two years. Respondents in 184/186 (99%) CCGs reported actively promoting the TARGET Toolkit to their primary care practitioners; although 137/176 (78%) did not know what percentage of primary care practitioners used the TARGET toolkit. All respondents were aware of Antibiotic Guardian and 132/167 (79%) reported promoting the campaign. Promotion of AMS resources to general practices is currently excellent, but as evaluation of uptake or effect is poor, this should be encouraged by resource providers and through quality improvement programmes. Trainers should be encouraged to promote and highlight the importance of action planning within their AMS training. AMS resources, such as leaflets and education, should be promoted across the whole health economy, including Out of Hours and care homes. Primary care practitioners should continue to be encouraged to display a signed Antibiotic Guardian poster as well as general AMS posters and videos in practice, as patients find them useful and noticeable.

scholarly journals Which primary care practitioners have poor human papillomavirus (HPV) knowledge? A step towards informing the development of professional education initiatives

PLoS ONE ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 13 (12) ◽  
pp. e0208482 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lisa A. McSherry ◽  
Eamonn O’Leary ◽  
Stephan U. Dombrowski ◽  
Jill J. Francis ◽  
Cara M. Martin ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Primary Care ◽  
Human Papillomavirus ◽  
Professional Education ◽  
Hpv Knowledge ◽  
Primary Care Practitioners ◽  
Education Initiatives

scholarly journals First Contact Practitioners’ (FCPs) and General Practitioners’ Perceptions Towards FCPs Delivering Vocational Advice to Patients with Musculoskeletal Conditions: A Qualitative Investigation of the Implementation Potential of the I-SWAP Initiative

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Benjamin Saunders ◽  
Nadine E. Foster ◽  
Jonathan C. Hill ◽  
Gail Sowden ◽  
Nicola Evans ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Primary Care ◽  
Return To Work ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Normalisation Process Theory ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Work Absence ◽  
Qualitative Investigation ◽  
Test Bed ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
First Contact

AbstractPurpose Musculoskeletal (MSK) pain is a common cause of work absence. The recent SWAP (Study of Work And Pain) randomised controlled trial (RCT) found that a brief vocational advice service for primary care patients with MSK pain led to fewer days’ work absence and provided good return-on-investment. The I-SWAP (Implementation of the Study of Work And Pain) initiative aimed to deliver an implementation test-bed of the SWAP vocational advice intervention with First Contact Practitioners (FCP). This entailed adapting the SWAP vocational advice training to fit the FCP role. This qualitative investigation explored the implementation potential of FCPs delivering vocational advice for patients with MSK pain. Methods Semi-structured interviews and focus groups were conducted with 10 FCPs and 5 GPs. Data were analysed thematically and findings explored using Normalisation Process Theory (NPT). Results I-SWAP achieved a degree of ‘coherence’ (i.e. made sense), with both FCPs and GPs feeling FCPs were well-placed to discuss work issues with these patients. However, for many of the FCPs, addressing or modifying psychosocial and occupational barriers to return-to-work was not considered feasible within FCP consultations, and improving physical function was prioritised. Concerns were also raised that employers would not act on FCPs’ recommendations regarding return-to-work. Conclusion FCPs appear well-placed to discuss work issues with MSK patients, and signpost/refer to other services; however, because they often only see patients once they are less suited to deliver other aspects of vocational advice. Future research is needed to explore how best to provide vocational advice in primary care settings.

Evidence-Based Treatment for the Eating Disorders

2010 ◽  
pp. 451-451
Author(s):  
Phillipa J. Hay ◽  
Angélica de M. Claudino
Keyword(s):  
Primary Care ◽  
Eating Disorders ◽  
Evidence Base ◽  
Good Evidence ◽  
Distinct Advantage ◽  
Specialist Care ◽  
Feeding And Eating Disorders ◽  
Online Therapies ◽  
Primary Care Practitioners

This chapter comprises a focused review of the best available evidence for psychological and pharmacological treatments of choice for anorexia nervosa (AN), bulimia nervosa (BN), binge eating disorder (BED), and other specified and unspecified feeding and eating disorders (OSFED and UFED), discusses the role of primary care and online therapies, and presents treatment algorithms. In AN, although there is consensus on the need for specialist care that includes nutritional rehabilitation in addition to psychological therapy, no single approach has yet been found to offer a distinct advantage. In contrast, manualized cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) for BN has attained “first-line” treatment status with a stronger evidence base than other psychotherapies. Similarly, CBT has a good evidence base in treatment of BED and for BN, and BED has been successfully adapted into less intensive and non-specialist forms. Behavioral and pharmacological weight loss management in treatment of co-morbid obesity/overweight and BED may be helpful in the short term, but long-term maintenance of effects is unclear. Primary care practitioners are in a key role, both with regard to providing care and with coordination and initiation of specialist care. There is an emerging evidence base for online therapies in BN and BED where access to care is delayed or problematic.

Evidence-Based Treatment for the Eating Disorders

2012 ◽  
Author(s):  
Phillipa J. Hay ◽  
Angélica de M. Claudino
Keyword(s):  
Primary Care ◽  
Eating Disorders ◽  
Evidence Base ◽  
Good Evidence ◽  
Distinct Advantage ◽  
Specialist Care ◽  
Feeding And Eating Disorders ◽  
Online Therapies ◽  
Primary Care Practitioners

This chapter comprises a focused review of the best available evidence for psychological and pharmacological treatments of choice for anorexia nervosa (AN), bulimia nervosa (BN), binge eating disorder (BED), and other specified and unspecified feeding and eating disorders (OSFED and UFED), discusses the role of primary care and online therapies, and presents treatment algorithms. In AN, although there is consensus on the need for specialist care that includes nutritional rehabilitation in addition to psychological therapy, no single approach has yet been found to offer a distinct advantage. In contrast, manualized cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) for BN has attained “first-line” treatment status with a stronger evidence base than other psychotherapies. Similarly, CBT has a good evidence base in treatment of BED and for BN, and BED has been successfully adapted into less intensive and non-specialist forms. Behavioral and pharmacological weight loss management in treatment of co-morbid obesity/overweight and BED may be helpful in the short term, but long-term maintenance of effects is unclear. Primary care practitioners are in a key role, both with regard to providing care and with coordination and initiation of specialist care. There is an emerging evidence base for online therapies in BN and BED where access to care is delayed or problematic.

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