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A novel approach for detecting intersections from GPS traces Ghent University
Burden for family carers at the end of life; a mixed-method study of the perspectives of family carers and GP's Vrije Universiteit Brussel Ghent University
Abstract
BACKGROUND:
Since many patients spend most of the time at home at the end of life, this may affect the burden for family carers and constitute a risk factor for the patients' hospitalisation. This study aimed to explore family carers' burden in the final three months of the patient's life, from the perspective of both carers and general practitioners (GPs), and to assess whether family burden, as defined ...
BACKGROUND:
Since many patients spend most of the time at home at the end of life, this may affect the burden for family carers and constitute a risk factor for the patients' hospitalisation. This study aimed to explore family carers' burden in the final three months of the patient's life, from the perspective of both carers and general practitioners (GPs), and to assess whether family burden, as defined ...
Prevalence and diagnostic value of GPs' gut feelings for cancer and serious diseases University of Antwerp
Introduction Cancer diagnosis in primary care is an important challenge for general practitioners (GPs) due to the relatively low frequency of any single type of cancer and the heterogeneous signs and symptoms that can be present. In addition to analytical reasoning, GPs may become aware of gut feelings (GFs) as they suspect that a patient may have cancer or another serious disease. We aimed to investigate the prevalence and the predictive value ...
How do GPs identify a need for palliative care in their patients? An interview study Vrije Universiteit Brussel
Background
Little is known about how GPs determine whether and when patients need palliative care. Little research has been done regarding the assumption underpinning Lynn and Adamson’s model that palliative care may start early in the course of the disease. This study was conducted to explore how GPs identify a need for palliative care in patients.
Methods
A qualitative interview study was performed among 20 GPs ...
Little is known about how GPs determine whether and when patients need palliative care. Little research has been done regarding the assumption underpinning Lynn and Adamson’s model that palliative care may start early in the course of the disease. This study was conducted to explore how GPs identify a need for palliative care in patients.
Methods
A qualitative interview study was performed among 20 GPs ...
Recognising patients who will die in the near future: A nationwide study via Dutch GPs. Vrije Universiteit Brussel Ghent University
Engaging GPs in insulin therapy initiation: a qualitative study evaluating a support program in the Belgian context KU Leuven University of Antwerp Ghent University
BACKGROUND: A program supporting the initiation of insulin therapy in primary care was introduced in Belgium, as part of a larger quality improvement project on diabetes care. This paper reports on a study exploring factors influencing the engagement of general practitioners (GPs) in insulin therapy initiation (research question 1) and exploring factors relevant for future program development (research question 2). METHODS: We have used ...
Why do GPs hesitate to refer their diabetes patients to a self-management education program? A qualitative study based on the Greenhalgh model. Vrije Universiteit Brussel
Background
Self-management support is seen as a cornerstone of good diabetes care and many countries are currently engaged in initiatives to integrate self-management support in primary care. Concerning the organisation of these programs, evidence is growing that engagement of health care professionals, in particular of GPs, is critical for successful application. This paper reports on a study exploring why a substantial number of GPs was ...
Self-management support is seen as a cornerstone of good diabetes care and many countries are currently engaged in initiatives to integrate self-management support in primary care. Concerning the organisation of these programs, evidence is growing that engagement of health care professionals, in particular of GPs, is critical for successful application. This paper reports on a study exploring why a substantial number of GPs was ...
GPs' views on transfer of information about terminally ill patients to the out-of-hours co-operative Vrije Universiteit Brussel
BACKGROUND: In the Netherlands, the increase in of out-of-hours care that is provided by GP co-operatives is challenging the continuity of care for the terminally ill in general practice. Aim of this study is to investigate the views of general practitioners (GPs) on the transfer of information about terminally ill patients to the GP co-operatives. GPs were asked to give their view from two different perspectives: as a GP in their daily practice ...