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Matching treatment options for risk sub-groups in musculoskeletal pain: a consensus groups study
BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders, 2019 Background Musculoskeletal (MSK) pain represents a considerable worldwide healthcare burden. This study aimed to gain consensus from practitioners who work with MSK pain patients, on the most appropriate primary care treatment options for subgroups of ...
Joanne Protheroe +10 more
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BMC Medicine, 2018 Background Glucocorticoids are associated with increased fracture risk and are the mainstay of treatment in polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR) and giant cell arteritis (GCA). However, fracture risk in these conditions has not been previously quantified.
Zoe Paskins +8 more
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Primary care is the frontline for help-seeking insomnia patients
European Journal of General Practice, 2021 Background Although insomnia is a very common disorder, few people seek medical help. Objectives To determine the proportion of people who consult a healthcare professional about insomnia and examine reasons for help seeking. Methods Descriptive study of
Isabel Torrens Darder +4 more
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The extra-articular impacts of rheumatoid arthritis: moving towards holistic care
BMC Rheumatology, 2018 Although treat-to-target has revolutionised the outcomes of patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) there is emerging evidence that attaining the target of remission is insufficient to normalise patients’ quality of life, and ameliorate the extra ...
I. C. Scott +3 more
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Hematology Reports, 2020 Centres for Disease Control and prevention (CDC) reports that there are limited data and information about the impact of underlying medical conditions and the risk of infection.
Ehab Hamed +7 more
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Unpaid carers’ access to and use of primary care services [PDF]
, 2005 GPs and members of the primary care team have a pivotal role in supporting unpaid carers in their caring role and helping them to maintain their own health and well-being.
Arksey, Hilary, Hirst, Michael Anthony
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Research needs for an improved primary care response to chronic non-communicable diseases in Africa. [PDF]
, 2010 With non-communicable diseases (NCDs) projected to become leading causes of morbidity and mortality in developing countries, research is needed to improve the primary care response, especially in sub-Saharan Africa.
Abegunde +29 more
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Long-term condition management in adults with intellectual disability in primary care: a systematic review [PDF]
, 2018 Background: Adults with intellectual disabilities have higher morbidity and earlier mortality than the general population. Access to primary health care is lower, despite a higher prevalence of many long-term conditions.
Allan, Linda +4 more
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BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders, 2017 Background Sciatica has a substantial impact on patients, and is associated with high healthcare and societal costs. Although there is variation in the clinical management of sciatica, the current model of care usually involves an initial period of ‘wait
Nadine E. Foster +14 more
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Pilot and Feasibility Studies, 2021 Increased physical activity can have health benefits among inactive individuals. In Sweden, the healthcare system uses physical activity on prescription (PAP) to motivate patients to increase their physical activity level.
Peter Nymberg +7 more
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