Abstract Background Almost all women will experience menopause, and the symptoms can have a severely detrimental impact on their quality of life. However, there is limited research exploring health-seeking behaviours alternative service design or consultation formats. Group consultations been successfully deployed in perinatal diabetic care, improving accessibility outcomes. This cross-sectional online survey was conducted to explore women’s personal experiences including perspectives group...

Investigate the impact of COVID-19 lockdown on feelings loneliness and social isolation in parents school-age children.

Objective Assess the suitability of clinical vignettes in benchmarking performance online symptom checkers (OSCs). Design Observational study using a publicly available free OSC. Participants Healthily OSC, which provided consultations English, was used to record consultation outcomes from two lay and four expert inputters 139 standardised patient vignettes. Each vignette included three diagnostic solutions triage recommendation one categories urgency. A panel independent general...

Erectile dysfunction (ED) is the most common sexual in men. Some types of ED are amenable to treatment using lifestyle medicine approaches with or without pharmacotherapy.Investigate self-reported efficacy tackle ED.A cross-sectional online survey 1177 community dwelling adults explored prevalence and methods used setting. We examined differences between participants ED. Variables associated univariable analyses were included a multivariable logistic regression identify variables...

Abstract Background Globally, an estimated 14% of adults live with migraine disease which impacts their physical, emotional and social wellbeing. To target the comprehensively, research recommends a multidisciplinary approach to management. Yet, at present, management primarily centers around pharmaceutical treatments. The aim this study was investigate extent awareness could influence uptake self-care behaviours community-dwelling migraine. Methods A cross-sectional online survey explored...

Assess knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAPs) of a diverse population. Identify barriers facilitators that inform routine vitamin D supplementation self-care in the community setting.

Abstract Background Reported cases of Domestic Violence and Abuse (DVA) have increased since the advent COVID-19 pandemic ensuing lockdowns. Understanding general public’s view about DVA is vital, as it would help develop targeted interventions effective public policies to tackle this rising problem in society. Our qualitative study investigated awareness, attitudes perceptions towards DVA, explored mechanisms community setting UK. Methods The research team conducted personal interviews with...

Abstract Objective Assess knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAPs) of a diverse population. Identify barriers facilitators that inform routine vitamin D supplementation self-care in the community setting. Design Cross-sectional online voluntary survey. Electronic survey link published on college Qualtrics platform advertised widely. Study information provided with Participant Information Sheet. Setting Participants 556 dwelling adults across UK. Methods The overarching study included two...

Abstract Objective Investigate personal experiences of menopause and perspectives on group consultations. Design Cross-sectional online survey community-dwelling adults aged 35–70 years. Setting Community setting Participants 953 individuals assigned female at birth, living in the UK. Methods An investigated all stages their receptiveness towards consultations for menopause. Respondents were categorised by stage according to STRAW + 10 staging system. Associations between stage,...

Abstract Background Reported Domestic Violence and Abuse (DVA) cases have increased since the advent of COVID-19 pandemic ensuing lockdown. Understanding general public’s view about DVA is vital, as it would help develop targeted interventions effective public policies to tackle DVA. We investigated awareness, attitudes perceptions towards DVA, explored mechanisms in community setting. Methods In-depth personal interviews were conducted with 29 participants who responded study invitations...

ABSTRACT Objective To assess the suitability of primary care vignettes in benchmarking performance online symptom checkers Design Observational study using publicly available, free Participants Three (Healthily, Ada and Babylon) that provided consultations English. 139 standardized patient were compiled by RCGP. independent GPs interpreted to arrive at a “Gold Standard” consisting 3 dispositions divided into one three categories triage urgency: (1) emergency required, (2) required (3)...

Abstract Background Various instruments are used to measure individual self-care capability for healthy individuals, those experiencing everyday self-limiting conditions, or one more multiple long-term conditions. Objective Identify and characterise measurement tools that designed adults. We also sought assess the extent which each item of identified could be mapped Seven Pillars Self-Care (7PSC) framework. Design Systematic scoping review with thematic content analysis. Methods conducted a...

Understanding the general public's view about Domestic Violence and Abuse (DVA) is vital, as it would help with development of targeted interventions effective public policies to tackle this rising problem in society.Our interview-based study investigated awareness, attitudes perceptions towards DVA, explored mechanisms DVA community setting UK.We conducted semi-structured interviews 29 community-dwelling adults who responded invitations adverts on social media. We used a topic guide ensure...

Domestic abuse (DA) is underdiagnosed by the medical community. The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) does not recommend DA screening in primary care. enduring use of remote consultations since COVID-19, coupled with sensitive nature increasing prevalence DA, necessitates review NICE guideline, which was developed pre-pandemic primarily face-to-face consultations.To explore NHS patient experiences views on routine care.Data were collected from 6967 patients using an...

Abstract Background Erectile dysfunction (ED) is the most common sexual in men. Some types of ED are amenable to treatment using lifestyle medicine approaches with or without pharmacotherapy. Aim Investigate use and perceived effectiveness tackle ED. Methods A cross-sectional online survey 1177 community dwelling adults explored prevalence methods used setting. We examined differences between participants Variables associated univariable analyses were included a multivariable logistic...

Abstract Background Domestic violence and abuse (DVA) is a rising societal concern with increased prevalence since the national lockdowns remains largely under-detected by medical community. Although screening increases early detection of abuse, current NICE guidelines which were produced before advent COVID-19 do not recommend routine DVA in primary care. Little known about patient views regarding UK This exploratory survey assesses public’s experiences their on screening. Methods An open,...

Abstract Background Erectile dysfunction (ED) is the most common sexual in men. Some types of ED are amenable to treatment using lifestyle medicine approaches with or without pharmacotherapy. Aim Investigate self-reported efficacy tackle Methods A cross-sectional online survey 1177 community dwelling adults explored prevalence and methods used setting. We examined differences between participants ED. Variables associated univariable analyses were included a multivariable logistic regression...

<sec> <title>BACKGROUND</title> In the context of a deepening global shortage health workers and, in particular, COVID-19 pandemic, there is growing international interest in, and use of, online symptom checkers (OSCs). However, evidence surrounding triage diagnostic accuracy these tools remains inconclusive. </sec> <title>OBJECTIVE</title> This systematic review aimed to summarize existing peer-reviewed literature evaluating (directing users appropriate services based on their presenting...

Abstract Background An estimated 15.9% of adults live with migraine disease which impacts their physical, emotional and social wellbeing. To target the comprehensively, research recommends a multidisciplinary approach to management. Yet, at present, management primarily centres around pharmaceutical treatments. The aim this study was investigate extent that awareness could influence uptake self-care behaviours community-dwelling migraine. Methods A cross-sectional online survey explored...