scholarly journals 855 What are healthcare professionals’ and parents/carers’ attitudes towards addressing childhood obesity within the primary care setting in the UK?

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rachel Magowan
Keyword(s):  
Primary Care ◽  
Childhood Obesity ◽  
Care Setting ◽  
Healthcare Professionals ◽  
Primary Care Setting ◽  
The Uk

scholarly journals Exploring primary care responses to domestic violence and abuse (DVA): operationalisation of a national initiative

2019 ◽  
Vol 21 (2) ◽  
pp. 144-154 ◽  
Author(s):  
Julie McGarry ◽  
Basharat Hussain ◽  
Kim Watts
Keyword(s):  
Primary Care ◽  
Domestic Violence ◽  
Care Setting ◽  
Primary Care Setting ◽  
Local Level ◽  
Team Approach ◽  
Content Type ◽  
The Uk ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Domestic Violence And Abuse

Purpose In the UK, the Identification and Referral to Improve Safety (IRIS) initiative has been developed for use within primary care to support women survivors of domestic violence and abuse (DVA). However, while evaluated nationally, less is known regarding impact of implementation at a local level. The purpose of this paper is to explore the effectiveness of IRIS within one locality in the UK. Design/methodology/approach A qualitative study using interviews/focus groups with primary care teams and women who had experienced DVA in one primary care setting in the UK. Interviews with 18 participants from five professional categories including: general practitioners, practice nurses, practice managers, assistant practice managers and practice receptionists. Focus group discussion/interview with seven women who had accessed IRIS. Data were collected between November 2016 and March 2017. Findings Five main themes were identified for professionals: Team role approach to training, Professional confidence, Clear pathway for referral and support, Focussed support, Somewhere to meet that is a “safe haven”. For women the following themes were identified: Longevity of DVA; Lifeline; Face to face talking to someone; Support and understood where I was coming from; A place of safety. Practical implications IRIS played a significant role in helping primary care professionals to respond effectively. For women IRIS was more proactive and holistic than traditional approaches. Originality/value This study was designed to assess the impact that a local level implementation of the national IRIS initiative had on both providers and users of the service simultaneously. The study identifies that a “whole team approach” in the primary care setting is critical to the effectiveness of DVA initiatives.

scholarly journals Treatment Evolution after COPD Diagnosis in the UK Primary Care Setting

PLoS ONE ◽  
2014 ◽  
Vol 9 (9) ◽  
pp. e105296 ◽  
Author(s):  
Keele E. Wurst ◽  
Yogesh Suresh Punekar ◽  
Amit Shukla
Keyword(s):  
Primary Care ◽  
Care Setting ◽  
Primary Care Setting ◽  
The Uk ◽  
Copd Diagnosis

scholarly journals Management of COPD in the UK primary-care setting: an analysis of real-life prescribing patterns

2014 ◽  
pp. 889 ◽  
Author(s):  
David Price ◽  
Daniel West ◽  
Guy Brusselle ◽  
Kevin Gruffydd-Jones ◽  
Rupert Jones ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Primary Care ◽  
Care Setting ◽  
Primary Care Setting ◽  
Real Life ◽  
Prescribing Patterns ◽  
The Uk

scholarly journals Making care more patient centered; experiences of healthcare professionals and patients with multimorbidity in the primary care setting

2021 ◽  
Vol 22 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Sanne Jannick Kuipers ◽  
Anna Petra Nieboer ◽  
Jane Murray Cramm
Keyword(s):  
Primary Care ◽  
Nurse Practitioners ◽  
Care Setting ◽  
Healthcare Professionals ◽  
Primary Care Setting ◽  
Care Delivery ◽  
Care Needs ◽  
Patient Centered ◽  
Improvement Program ◽  
Improvement Programs

Abstract Background The present study describes how primary care can be improved for patients with multimorbidity, based on the evaluation of a patient-centered care (PCC) improvement program designed to foster the eight PCC dimensions (patient preferences, information and education, access to care, physical comfort, coordination of care, continuity and transition, emotional support, and family and friends). This study characterizes the interventions implemented in practice as part of the PCC improvement program and describes the experiences of healthcare professionals and patients with the resulting PCC delivery. Methods This study employed a mixed-methods design. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with nine general practitioners and nurse practitioners from seven primary care practices in Noord-Brabant, the Netherlands, that participated in the program (which included interventions and workshops). The qualitative interview data were examined using thematic analysis. A longitudinal survey was conducted with 138 patients with multimorbidity from these practices to assess perceived improvements in PCC and its underlying dimensions. Paired sample t tests were performed to compare survey responses obtained at a 1-year interval corresponding to program implementation. Results The PCC improvement program is described, and themes necessary for PCC improvement according to healthcare professionals were generated [e.g. Aligning information to patients’ needs and backgrounds, adapting a coaching role]. PCC experiences of patients with multimorbidity improved significantly during the year in which the PCC interventions were implemented (t = 2.66, p = 0.005). Conclusion This study revealed how primary PCC can be improved for patients with multimorbidity. It emphasizes the importance of investing in PCC improvement programs to tailor care delivery to heterogenous patients with multimorbidity with diverse care needs. This study generates new perspectives on care delivery and highlights opportunities for its improvement according to the eight dimensions of PCC for patients with multimorbidity in a primary care setting.

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