Improving Weight Management in Primary Care Practice: A Possible Role for Auxiliary Health Professionals Collaborating with Primary Care Physicians

2009 ◽  
Vol 5 (5) ◽  
pp. 210-215 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jeffrey Derbas ◽  
Marion Vetter ◽  
Sheri Volger ◽  
Zahra Khan ◽  
Eva Panigrahi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Primary Care ◽  
Weight Management ◽  
Health Professionals ◽  
Primary Care Physicians ◽  
Primary Care Practice ◽  
Care Practice

scholarly journals Call your doctor: prospective description study of telemedicine during the first COVID-19 outbreak in a Swiss primary care practice

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Joëlle Suillot ◽  
Sophie Zuercher ◽  
Lydie Zufferey ◽  
Julien Sagez
Keyword(s):  
Primary Care ◽  
Primary Care Physicians ◽  
Primary Care Practice ◽  
Emergency Services ◽  
Phone Call ◽  
Categorical Variables ◽  
Care Practice ◽  
Or Groups ◽  
Swiss Primary Care

Abstract Background: Telemedicine is a healthcare assistance method which has been promoted during the COVID-19 pandemic for the management of patients. The aim of this study is to quantify the type of request that primary care physicians are experiencing, as well as the healthcare assistance modalities and ultimately, how many physical consultations are necessary.Methods: We conducted a prospective, descriptive study in a primary care practice in Switzerland on telephone consultations related to COVID-19. The data collected included the reasons for the call, symptoms, healthcare assistance modalities and follow-up. The categorical variables are expressed as percentages of the total cases or groups.Results: We included 200 calls corresponding to 113 patients. The majority of patients (76.1%) were taken care of solely through telemedicine. The physical consultations were due to the need: for a swab test (12.4%), for a somatic assessment at the practice (9.7%) and for an emergency services consultation (1.8%). In 64.6% of cases, patient assistance required only one phone call. Calls lasted 7.85 minutes on average and were more frequent on Mondays (24%) and Fridays (18.5%). Calls led to the prescription of medication in 12.5% of cases, of a bronchodilator in 3% of cases and of an antibiotic in 0.5% of cases.Conclusion: A rigorous telephone follow-up strategy carried out by primary care physicians requires few physical consultations in patients showing symptoms of COVID-19.

scholarly journals Making fall prevention routine in primary care practice: perspectives of allied health professionals

2018 ◽  
Vol 18 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Jeannine Liddle ◽  
Meryl Lovarini ◽  
Lindy Clemson ◽  
Lynette Mackenzie ◽  
Amy Tan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Primary Care ◽  
Health Professionals ◽  
Fall Prevention ◽  
Allied Health ◽  
Primary Care Practice ◽  
Care Practice ◽  
Allied Health Professionals

scholarly journals Primary Care Practice Addressing Child Overweight and Obesity: A Survey of Primary Care Physicians at Four Clinics in Southern Appalachia

2011 ◽  
Vol 104 (1) ◽  
pp. 14-19 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nicole Holt ◽  
Karen E. Schetzina ◽  
William T. Dalton ◽  
Fred Tudiver ◽  
Hazel Fulton-Robinson ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Primary Care ◽  
Primary Care Physicians ◽  
Primary Care Practice ◽  
Overweight And Obesity ◽  
Care Practice ◽  
Southern Appalachia ◽  
Child Overweight

scholarly journals Improving Compliance with Screening of Diabetic Patients for Microalbuminuria in Primary Care Practice

2013 ◽  
Vol 2013 ◽  
pp. 1-3 ◽  
Author(s):  
Abeer Anabtawi ◽  
L. Mary Mathew
Keyword(s):  
Primary Care ◽  
Quality Control ◽  
Electronic Medical Records ◽  
Medical Records ◽  
Primary Care Physicians ◽  
Primary Care Practice ◽  
Compliance Rate ◽  
Care Practice ◽  
Diabetic Patients ◽  
Modest Improvement

Studies showed suboptimal compliance rate of primary care physicians with microalbuminuria screening. This study evaluated impact of electronic medical records (EMR) and computerized physicians reminders on compliance rate and showed small to modest improvement. Combining EMR with quality control monitoring has significantly improved compliance [OR 1.556, 95% CI 1.251–1.935, ].

scholarly journals Dyspepsia in primary care practice in Bangladesh

2014 ◽  
Vol 42 (2) ◽  
pp. 63-69 ◽  
Author(s):  
M Hasan
Keyword(s):  
Primary Care ◽  
Primary Care Physicians ◽  
Eradication Rate ◽  
Primary Care Practice ◽  
Treatment Options ◽  
Care Practice ◽  
Helicobactor Pylori ◽  
Primary Care Settings ◽  
H Pylori

Dyspepsia generally refers to pain or discomfort in epigastric region. It is a common problem in the community and clinical practice. It affects quality of life, productivity and causes significant resources utilization. There are a number of different causes of dyspepsia which varies from country to country. But the commonest cause in all the countries is functional dyspepsia. Investigations needed to diagnose the cause of dyspepsia are many and treatment options also vary. Consequently different scientific bodies have issued guidelines regarding the management strategy of this common disorder. But the strategy should depend on local prevalence of Helicobactor pylori infection, available health care resources and underlying serious diseases. Most dyspeptic patients are managed by primary care physicians. In Bangladesh, investigation facilities are lacking in most parts of the country. Furthermore, eradication rate of H. pylori is low and recurrence rate is high. In this article, we have reviewed the current evidences and recommendations on evaluation and treatment of dyspepsia and discussed the preferred option in primary care settings in Bangladesh. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/bmj.v42i2.18989 Bangladesh Med J. 2013 May; 42 (2): 63-69

scholarly journals Prevalence and practice for rare diseases in primary care: a national cross-sectional study in the USA

BMJ Open ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (4) ◽  
pp. e027248 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ara Jo ◽  
Samantha Larson ◽  
Peter Carek ◽  
Michael R Peabody ◽  
Lars E Peterson ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Primary Care ◽  
Rare Diseases ◽  
Primary Care Physicians ◽  
Primary Outcome ◽  
Primary Care Practice ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Care Practice ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
The Usa

ObjectivesThere are more than 7000 rare diseases in the USA, and they are prevalent in 8% of the population. Due to life-threatening risk and limited therapies, early detection and treatment are critical. The purpose of this study was to explore characteristics of visits for patients with rare diseases seen by primary care physicians (PCPs).DesignThe study used a cross sectional study using a national representative dataset, the National Ambulatory Medical Care Survey for the years 2012–2014.SettingPrimary care setting.ParticipantsVisits to PCPs (n=22 306 representing 354 507 772 office visits to PCPs).Primary outcome measuresPrevalence of rare diseases in visits of PCPs was the primary outcome. Bivariate analyses and logistic regression analyses were used to compare patients with rare diseases and those without rare diseases and examined characteristics of PCP visits for rare diseases and practice pattern.ResultsAmong outpatient visits to PCPs, rare diseases account for 1.6% of the visits. The majority of patients with rare diseases were established patients (93.0%) and almost half (49.0%) were enrolled in public insurance programmes. The time spent in visits for rare diseases (22.4 min) and visits for more common diseases (21.3 min) was not significantly different (p=0.09). In an adjusted model controlling for patient characteristics (age, sex, types of insurance, reason for this visit, total number of chronic disease, having a rare disease and established or new patient), patients with rare diseases were 52% more likely to be referred to another provider (OR 1.52, 95% CI, 1.01 to 2.28).ConclusionsVisits for rare diseases are uncommon in primary care practice. Future research may help to explain whether this low level of management of rare diseases in primary care practice is consistent with a goal of a broad scope of care.

Mental Health in Primary Care Training and Practice: An Innovative Approach

1979 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 49-60 ◽  
Author(s):  
George L. Adams ◽  
Charles C. Cheney ◽  
Michael P. Tristan ◽  
Janice Friese ◽  
Laurence R. Schweitzer
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Primary Care ◽  
Mental Health Professionals ◽  
Primary Care Physicians ◽  
Primary Care Practice ◽  
Care Practice ◽  
Mental Health Training ◽  
Working Definition ◽  
Innovative Program ◽  
Definition Of

The need to augment the number of primary care physicians throughout the nation has been well documented. Moreover, there is increasing recognition of the importance of mental health in primary care practice. The authors present a working definition of primary care practice, discuss the role of mental health in primary care, and describe an innovative program developed in Houston which integrates primary care mental health training into the education of primary care physicians and mental health professionals.

Development and implementation of a culturally tailored early childhood program in an integrated pediatric primary care practice.

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 288-297
Author(s):  
Tyanna C. Snider ◽  
Whitney J. Raglin Bignall ◽  
Cody A. Hostutler ◽  
Ariana C. Hoet ◽  
Bethany L. Walker ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Primary Care ◽  
Early Childhood ◽  
Primary Care Practice ◽  
Pediatric Primary Care ◽  
Care Practice ◽  
Early Childhood Program ◽  
Culturally Tailored ◽  
Childhood Program
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