Diagnostic ability and inappropriate antibiotic prescriptions: a quasi-experimental study of primary care providers in rural China

School-based asthma programs have been proven to lessen the burden of pediatric asthma. There is a lack of successful care coordination between school nurses and primary care providers. This review examined strategies to increase communication and identified gaps in the literature. Databases, including PubMed, Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature (CINAHL), Embase, and The Cochrane Library, were searched to identify relevant articles. This review included 12 articles consisting of randomized controlled trials, quasi-experimental studies, mixed method studies, qualitative studies, and other non-research articles. Four key findings emerged, including limited availability of asthma action plans, inclusion of parents in the communication triad, school nurse outreach to providers, and improved communication leads to positive outcomes for students with asthma including decreased use of emergency medication and increased self-management of asthma. Further research is needed to develop evidence-based interventions that can be implemented to improve communication between school nurses and primary care providers

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Job satisfaction, burnout, and turnover intention among primary care providers in rural China: results from structural equation modeling

BMC Family Practice ◽

10.1186/s12875-020-1083-8 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 21 (1) ◽

Cited By ~ 5

Author(s):

Haipeng Wang ◽

Yinzi Jin ◽

Dan Wang ◽

Shichao Zhao ◽

Xingang Sang ◽

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Keyword(s):

Primary Care ◽

Job Satisfaction ◽

Structural Equation Modeling ◽

Turnover Intention ◽

Structural Equation ◽

Rural China ◽

Primary Care Providers ◽

Equation Modeling ◽

Care Providers

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The Perspective of Older Men With Depression on Suicide and Its Prevention in Primary Care

Crisis ◽

10.1027/0227-5910/a000511 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 39 (5) ◽

pp. 397-405 ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

Steven Vannoy ◽

Mijung Park ◽

Meredith R. Maroney ◽

Jürgen Unützer ◽

Ester Carolina Apesoa-Varano ◽

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Keyword(s):

Primary Care ◽

Low Socioeconomic Status ◽

Thematic Analysis ◽

Older Men ◽

Primary Care Providers ◽

Depression Treatment ◽

Care Providers ◽

Low Socioeconomic ◽

Self Image ◽

The Impact

Abstract. Background: Suicide rates in older men are higher than in the general population, yet their utilization of mental health services is lower. Aims: This study aimed to describe: (a) what primary care providers (PCPs) can do to prevent late-life suicide, and (b) older men's attitudes toward discussing suicide with a PCP. Method: Thematic analysis of interviews focused on depression and suicide with 77 depressed, low-socioeconomic status, older men of Mexican origin, or US-born non-Hispanic whites recruited from primary care. Results: Several themes inhibiting suicide emerged: it is a problematic solution, due to religious prohibition, conflicts with self-image, the impact on others; and, lack of means/capacity. Three approaches to preventing suicide emerged: talking with them about depression, talking about the impact of their suicide on others, and encouraging them to be active. The vast majority, 98%, were open to such conversations. An unexpected theme spontaneously arose: "What prevents men from acting on suicidal thoughts?" Conclusion: Suicide is rarely discussed in primary care encounters in the context of depression treatment. Our study suggests that older men are likely to be open to discussing suicide with their PCP. We have identified several pragmatic approaches to assist clinicians in reducing older men's distress and preventing suicide.

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