A5025293714- Antibiotic Use and Resistance
- Diabetic Foot Ulcer Assessment and Management
- Peripheral Artery Disease Management
- Patient Satisfaction in Healthcare
- Respiratory and Cough-Related Research
- Pneumonia and Respiratory Infections
- COVID-19 and Mental Health
- Parkinson's Disease and Spinal Disorders
- Healthcare Systems and Technology
- Diagnosis and Treatment of Venous Diseases
- Surface Treatment and Coatings
- Therapeutic Uses of Natural Elements
- Reproductive Health and Contraception
- Gallbladder and Bile Duct Disorders
- Pain Management and Treatment
- Cancer Treatment and Pharmacology
- Patient-Provider Communication in Healthcare
- COVID-19 Clinical Research Studies
- Hematological disorders and diagnostics
- Minimally Invasive Surgical Techniques
- Environmental Science and Water Management
- Myeloproliferative Neoplasms: Diagnosis and Treatment
- Water Systems and Optimization
- Anesthesia and Pain Management
- Human Health and Disease
Between-country differences have been described in antibiotic prescribing for respiratory tract infection (RTI) primary care, but not yet diagnostic testing procedures and confidence.To describe between-country RTI management, particularly prescribing, investigate which factors relate to GPs' confidence.Prospective audit 18 European countries.An of GP-registered patient, clinical, management characteristics patients presenting with sore throat and/or lower (n = 4982), confidence their...
Illness severity, comorbidity, fever, age and symptom duration influence antibiotic prescribing for respiratory tract infections (RTI). Non-medical determinants, such as patient expectations, also impact prescribing. To quantify the effect of general practitioners' (GPs') perception a request antibiotics on RTI investigate modification by medical determinants country. Prospective audit in 18 European countries. Consultation data were registered 4982 patients presenting with acute cough...
Objective To describe primary health care (consultation characteristics and management) for patients contacting their general practitioner (GP) with a respiratory tract infection (RTI) early on in the COVID-19 pandemic contrasting European countries, comparison to prepandemic findings. Setting Primary 16 countries (79 practices), when no routine SARS-CoV-2 testing was generally available. Design participants Before (n=4376) (n=3301), RTI symptoms were registered this prospective audit study....
Most studies on long-term follow-up of patients with COVID-19 focused hospitalised patients. No prospective study structured has been performed in non-hospitalised COVID-19.To assess long-COVID and post-COVID (WHO definition: symptomatic at least 12 weeks), describe lingering symptoms, their impact daily activities, general practice visits explore risk factors for symptom duration outpatients.A adult outpatients confirmed SARS-CoV-2 infection symptoms consistent 11 European countries,...
Up to 80% of antibiotics are prescribed in the community. An assessment prescribing by indication will help identify areas where improvement can be made. A point prevalence audit study (PPAS) consecutive respiratory tract infection (RTI) consultations general practices 13 European countries was conducted January-February 2020 (PPAS-1) and again 2022 (PPAS-4). The Surveillance Antibiotic Consumption quality indicators (ESAC-QI) were calculated improvements total 3618 recorded for PPAS-1 2655...
The peripheral arterial disease of the legs is consequence atherosclerosis located under bifurcation abdominal aorta. In early stages (without symptoms), prevalence can only be estimated. diabetic patient more exposed to risk; insensate feet due neuropathy may delay time diagnosis and significantly increases risk ulcers amputation. presence factors, clinical data ankle brachial pressure index confirm in stages. Ankle measurement calculation performed family medicine practice 15 minutes;...
AbstractObjectives: To investigate the changes in contraceptive methods last decades general practice.Methods: Questionnaire and interview of all women.Results: The use reliable contraception abortion has changed considerably.Conclusions: socio-economic situation limits effective methods. GP should become more involved this aspect health service.