Search Results - "Primary health care"

Weight bias and health care utilization: a scoping review by Alberga, Angela S., Edache, Iyoma Y., Forhan, Mary, Russell-Mayhew, Shelly

“…Abstract Aim: The purpose of this scoping review was to explore the evidence on how perceptions and/or experiences of weight bias in primary health care…”
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Stress and feelings in mothers and fathers in NICU: identifying risk factors for early interventions by Ionio, Chiara, Mascheroni, Eleonora, Colombo, Caterina, Castoldi, Francesca, Lista, Gianluca

“…Abstract Aims The aims of this study were to explore parents’ stress levels and negative feelings after premature births and to identify the risk factors…”
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Validation of the Zung self-rating depression scale (SDS) in older adults by Jokelainen, Jari, Timonen, Markku, Keinänen-Kiukaanniemi, Sirkka, Härkönen, Pirjo, Jurvelin, Heidi, Suija, Kadri

“…Objective: The main objective of this study was to investigate the psychometric properties of the Zung Self-Rating Depression Scale (SDS) and evaluate…”
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Strategies, facilitators and barriers to implementation of evidence-based practice in community nursing: a systematic mixed-studies review and qualitative synthesis by Mathieson, Amy, Grande, Gunn, Luker, Karen

“…AimTo appraise and synthesize empirical literature on implementation of evidence within community nursing. To explore the use of implementation theory and…”
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Air pollution and your brain: what do you need to know right now by Calderón-Garcidueñas, Lilian, Calderón-Garcidueñas, Ana, Torres-Jardón, Ricardo, Avila-Ramírez, José, Kulesza, Randy J, Angiulli, Amedeo D

“…Research links air pollution mostly to respiratory and cardiovascular disease. The effects of air pollution on the central nervous system (CNS) are not broadly…”
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A realist evaluation of social prescribing: an exploration into the context and mechanisms underpinning a pathway linking primary care with the voluntary sector by Bertotti, Marcello, Frostick, Caroline, Hutt, Patrick, Sohanpal, Ratna, Carnes, Dawn

“…This article adopts a realist approach to evaluate a social prescribing pilot in the areas of Hackney and City in London (United Kingdom). It unpacks the…”
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'Having to learn this so late in our lives...' Swedish elderly patients' beliefs, experiences, attitudes and expectations of e-health in primary health care by Nymberg, Veronica Milos, Bolmsjö, Beata Borgström, Wolff, Moa, Calling, Susanna, Gerward, Sofia, Sandberg, Magnus

“…Objective: The elderly are an increasing group and large consumers of care in Sweden. Development of mobile information technology shows promising results of…”
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The role of diseases, risk factors and symptoms in the definition of multimorbidity - a systematic review by Willadsen, Tora Grauers, Bebe, Anna, Køster-Rasmussen, Rasmus, Jarbøl, Dorte Ejg, Guassora, Ann Dorrit, Waldorff, Frans Boch, Reventlow, Susanne, Olivarius, Niels de Fine

“…Objective is to explore how multimorbidity is defined in the scientific literature, with a focus on the roles of diseases, risk factors, and symptoms in the…”
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YouTube as a learning tool for four shoulder tests by Lee, Heewon, Choi, Asayeon, Jang, Yongjun, Lee, Jong In

“…AimTo analyze the use of YouTube videos as educational tools for four physical examinations of the shoulder: the Neer, Hawkins, empty can, and drop arm tests…”
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Health-promoting lifestyle and quality of life among Chinese nursing students by Mak, Yim Wah, Kao, Angela H. F., Tam, Lucia W. Y., Tse, Virginia W. C., Tse, Don T. H., Leung, Doris Y. P.

“…AimThis study aimed to examine the relationships between socio-economic status, health-promoting lifestyles, and quality of life among Chinese nursing…”
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Integrating primary care and public health to enhance response to a pandemic by Kinder, Karen, Bazemore, Andrew, Taylor, Melina, Mannie, Cristina, Strydom, Stefan, George, Joe, Goodyear-Smith, Felicity

“…Primary health care (PHC) includes both primary care (PC) and essential public health (PH) functions. While much is written about the need to coordinate these…”
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Revisiting the four core functions (4Cs) of primary care: operational definitions and complexities by Jimenez, Geronimo, Matchar, David, Koh, Gerald Choon Huat, Tyagi, Shilpa, van der Kleij, Rianne M. J. J., Chavannes, Niels H., Car, Josip

“…The four primary care (PC) core functions (the '4Cs', ie, first contact, comprehensiveness, coordination and continuity) are essential for good quality primary…”
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Reliability and validity of the Turkish version of the WHO-5, in adults and older adults for its use in primary care settings by Eser, Erhan, Çevik, Celalettin, Baydur, Hakan, Güneş, Soner, Esgin, Tayfun Alperen, Öztekin, Çağlar Söğüt, Eker, Esen, Gümüşsoy, Ufuk, Eser, Gün Baris, Özyurt, Beyhan

“…Abstract Background: This study aims to determine the psychometric properties of the World Health Organization Well-Being Index (WHO-5) Turkish version in…”
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Innovation in primary health care responses to COVID-19 in Sub-Saharan Africa by Ray, Sunanda, Mash, Robert

“…Abstract Background: In May 2020, the African Journal of Primary Health Care and Family Medicine invited submissions on lessons learnt from responses to the…”
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Does a social prescribing 'holistic' link-worker for older people with complex, multimorbidity improve well-being and frailty and reduce health and social care use and costs? A 12-month before-and-after evaluation by Elston, Julian, Gradinger, Felix, Asthana, Sheena, Lilley-Woolnough, Caroline, Wroe, Sue, Harman, Helen, Byng, Richard

“…To evaluate the impact of 'holistic' link-workers on service users' well-being, activation and frailty, and their use of health and social care services and…”
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Improving cervical screening uptake in under-served patient populations by Roye, Julie

“…Why you should read this article:• To recognise the need to increase uptake of cervical screening• To understand some of the barriers to cervical screening…”
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Delivering spirometry in primary care during the COVID-19 pandemic via diagnostic hubs by Jones-Barry, Siân, Janes, Natalie

“…Why you should read this article:• To enhance your knowledge of tools and techniques for diagnosing lung diseases• To learn more about the technique,…”
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The importance of highlighting effective practice by Ali, Parveen

“…Publishing in journals is an important responsibility of academics, researchers and practitioners. It helps us to share information about innovative and…”
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All you need to know about the mpox virus: Find out how to spot signs of mpox, the risks of exposure and treatment options for people who contract the virus by Dean, Erin

“…Mpox has been designated a public health emergency of international concern by the World Health Organization (WHO) because of the spread of a new strain of the…”
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Reducing health inequalities in cervical screening: a general practice project by Ainsley, Lucy Elizabeth

“…Why you should read this article:• To recognise that health inequalities can act as barriers to cervical screening• To read about a general practice project…”
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