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Optimising treatment in opioid dependency in primary care: results from a national key stakeholder and expert focus group in Ireland

BMC Family Practice, 2018
Background Treatment for opioid dependence in Ireland is provided predominantly by general practitioners (GP) who have undergone additional training in opioid agonist treatment (OAT) and substance misuse.
Marie Claire Van Hout, Des Crowley, Aoife McBride, Ide Delargy   +3 more
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Metabolic screening in primary care for patients with schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorder and taking antipsychotic medication [PDF]

Journal of Primary Health Care, 2020
INTRODUCTIONLife expectancy in patients with schizophrenia is 15–20 years less than the general population. A dominant cause of morbidity and mortality in these patients is cardiovascular disease.
Ross Lawrenson, Sophie Scarlet, Ruzaimah Mohammed, Kee Ping Lim, Shivam Deo, Abhijit Bhat, Muhammad Asim, Chunhuan Lao, Sally Carter, Joanna Ly, Lynne Chepulis, Rawiri Keenan   +11 more
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Future career intentions of recent GP graduates in Ireland: a trend analysis study

BJGP Open, 2018
Background: A lack of manpower and negative health statistics have increased the workload for Irish GPs. Consequently, recent GP graduates are considering emigration or part-time employment.
Ivana Pericin, Gerard Mansfield, James Larkin, Claire Collins   +3 more
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Development of a research agenda for general practice based on knowledge gaps identified in Dutch guidelines and input from 48 stakeholders

European Journal of General Practice, 2019
Background: Several funding organizations using different agendas support research in general practice. Topic selection and prioritization are often not coordinated, which may lead to duplication and research waste.
Jako S. Burgers, Jolanda Wittenberg, Debby G. Keuken, Frans Dekker, Femke P. Hohmann, Dieuwke Leereveld, Suzanne A. Ligthart, Jan-Willem A. Mulder, Guy Rutten, Johannes C. van der Wouden, Jacintha A. M. van Balen, J. André Knottnerus   +11 more
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Piloting online self-audit of methadone treatment in Irish general practice: results, reflections and educational outcomes

BMC Medical Education, 2018
Background Work based learning underpins the training and CPD of medical practitioners. Medical audit operates on two levels; individual self-assessment and professional/practice development.
Marie Claire Van Hout, Des Crowley, Aoife McBride, Ide Delargy   +3 more
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Profile of Irish female GPs and factors affecting long-term commitment: a descriptive study

BJGP Open
Background: Over the past two decades, many countries have reported an increased percentage of female staff in the general practice workforce. Considering the importance of general practice workforce planning, it is necessary to investigate the current ...
Ivana Keenan, Laura Cullen, Gabrielle Hogan, Noirin O’Herlihy, Ciara McCarthy, Claire Collins   +5 more
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Twenty years of the methadone treatment protocol in Ireland: reflections on the role of general practice

Harm Reduction Journal, 2019
Background Opioid dependence, characterised by socio economic disadvantage and significant morbidity and mortality, remains a major public health problem in Ireland. Through the methadone treatment protocol (MTP), Irish general practice has been a leader
Ide Delargy, Des Crowley, Marie Claire Van Hout   +2 more
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Benefits and limitations of the transfer online of Irish College of General Practitioners continuing medical education small group learning during the COVID pandemic: a national Delphi study

Medical Education Online
Background In Ireland and internationally, small-group learning (SGL) has been shown to be an effective way of delivering continuing medical education (CME) and changing clinical practice.Research Question This study sought to determine the benefits and ...
Stephanie Dowling, Finola Minihan, Ilona Duffy, Claire McNicholas, Gillian Doran, Pat Harrold, John Burke, Walter Cullen   +7 more
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How do acute worsening events influence daily life and healthcare-seeking behaviour in patients with COPD: an international multicountry qualitative study

BMJ Open
Objective To explore the impact of acute worsening events (AWEs), defined as clinically relevant deteriorations in peak expiratory flow, reliever use and/or symptoms, on patients’ daily lives and identify behaviours linked to their recognition and ...
Clare Bolton, Janwillem W H Kocks, Lars Dijk, Yoran H Gerritsma, Merijn M G Driessen, Carla Da Silva   +5 more
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Not All Pain is Created Equal: Basic Definitions and Diagnostic Work-Up

Pain and Therapy, 2020
Chronic pain is considered a public health priority by the World Health Organization and European health institutions. It has reached alarming proportions in terms of disability, consumption of health and social resources, and impact on primary and ...
Cesare Bonezzi, Diego Fornasari, Claudio Cricelli, Alberto Magni, Giuseppe Ventriglia   +4 more
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