Impact of primary care benefits on healthcare utilisation and estimated out-of-pocket expenses in urban, rural and remote settings in the Philippines by Antonio L Dans, Arianna Maever L Amit, Leonila F Dans, Gillian Sandigan, Regine Ynez H De Mesa, Mia P Rey, Josephine T Sanchez, Cara Lois T Galingana, Nannette Bernal-Sundiang, Maria Rhodora N Aquino, Johanna Faye E Lopez, Janelle Micaela S Panganiban, Romelei Camiling-Alfonso, Jose Rafael A Marfori, Ramon Pedro Paterno, Carol Stephanie Chua Tan-Lim, Noleen Marie Fabian, Chad Lester Lastrilla, Miguel Callo

“…Background This study aimed to determine the effects of primary care interventions on healthcare utilisation and estimated out-of-pocket (OOP) expenses in selected urban, rural and remote settings in the Philippines.Methodology Context-specific measures relating to expanding healthcare provider networks, augmenting the health human workforce and subsidising transportation costs were implemented to strengthen primary care systems. …”
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Widening access to isotretinoin in primary care: an evaluation of New Zealand national dispensing data for isotretinoin for acne, 2008–2023 by Bruce Arroll, Diarmuid Quinlan, Peter Moodie, Rachel Petronella Roskvist, Jason Arnold

“…This is the first study demonstrating that, given appropriate postgraduate education and support, the isotretinoin risk–benefit profile may be enhanced to safely deliver high-quality, timely, equitable patient access to isotretinoin in primary care.…”
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Expanding the Role of Primary Care in the Prevention and Treatment of Childhood Obesity: A Review of Clinic- and Community-Based Recommendations and Interventions by Michaela Vine, Margaret B. Hargreaves, Ronette R. Briefel, Cara Orfield

“…The review identified 96 articles that provide evidence of how primary care providers can successfully prevent and treat childhood obesity by coordinating efforts within the primary care setting and through linkages to obesity prevention and treatment resources within the community. …”
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Screening Patterns of Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease in Children with Obesity in Canadian Primary Care: A Cross-Sectional Study by Rachael Morkem, Rebecca Theal, David Barber, Jennifer Flemming, John Queenan, Mohit Kehar

“…This cross-sectional study used data from the Canadian Primary Care Sentinel Surveillance Network, a repository of electronic medical record data from Canadian primary care practices. …”
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Analisis Penerimaan Sistem Informasi Manajemen BPJS Kesehatan Layanan Primary Care di UPTD Puskesmas Kabupaten Banyumas by Yusmedi Nurfaizal, Rizki Wahyudi

“…The acceptance level of Primary Care at the Regional Technical Implementation Unit of Puskesmas in Banyumas Regency is measured using Technology Acceptance Model (TAM). …”
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The impact of remuneration, extrinsic and intrinsic incentives on interprofessional primary care teams: results from a rapid scoping review by Monica Aggarwal, Brian Hutchison, Kristina M. Kokorelias, Selin Bilgic, Richard H. Glazier

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CAD-Q (COPD-Asthma Differentiation Questionnaire): Performance of a new diagnostic score to differentiate between COPD and asthma in adults by Alejandra Lozano-Forero, Eduardo Tuta-Quintero, Alirio R. Bastidas, Blanka Pacheco, Juan Cordero, Kamil Faizal, Miguel Molina, Irma Méndez, Andrés Cardona, Nicoll Navarro, Gabriela Bonilla, Manuela Franco, Juan Samboní, Julio de La Hoz, Georgina Doumat, David Portilla, Hannah Eljach

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Effectiveness and utilization of a cognitive screening program for primary geriatric care by David P. Salmon, Anna Malkina, Melanie L. Johnson, Christina Gigliotti, Emily A. Little, Douglas Galasko

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Impact of pharmacist-prescriber partnerships to track antibiotic prescribing in publicly funded primary care in the Cape Town metropole, South Africa: An implementation study by O Van Hecke, Y Adegoke, M Allwood, K von Pressentin, M Namane, C Butler, M Mendelson, R Coetzee

Subjects: “…Primary care…”
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Knowledge and attitude towards ankle sprain management among primary care physicians in the department of family medicine, King Fahad Armed Forces Hospital, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia by Abdullah A. Alzahrani, Norah A. AlQarni, Fahad S. Alghamdi, Tariq A. Alghamdi

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Prescription of Strong Opioids in Chronic Non-Cancer Pain in the Province of Valladolid (Spain) by Rodrigo Enríquez de Salamanca Gambara, Ana María Sierra Santos, Ana María Ruiz San Pedro, Federico Montero Cuadrado, Irene Muñoz León, Miguel Ángel Castro Villamor, Alicia Córdoba Romero, Ana María Del Olmo Tornero, Lucía Pérez Pérez, León Morales-Quezada

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Learning to live: The role of education policy for improving the quality of primary and preventative healthcare in the United States by David Blitzer, W Rainey Johnson

Subjects: “…Education; educational attainment; primary care; preventative care…”
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Effectiveness of an electronic clinical decision support system in improving the management of childhood illness in primary care in rural Nigeria: an observational study by Marek Kwiatkowski, Rodolfo Rossi, Torsten Schmitz, Fenella Beynon, Capucine Musard, Marco Landi, Daniel Ishaya, Jeremiah Zira, Muazu Muazu, Camille Renner, Edwin Emmanuel, Solomon Gideon Bulus

“…We observed higher parenteral and lower oral antimicrobial prescription rates (adjusted OR=2·42 (1·00 to 5·85) and adjusted OR=0·40 (0·22 to 0·73), respectively) in ALMANACH facilities as well as markedly higher rates for referral, communication of diagnosis, and follow-up advice.Conclusion Implementation of digital CDSS with training, mentorship and feedback in primary care can improve quality of care and recovery of sick children in resource-constrained settings, likely mediated by better guideline adherence. …”
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Retraction Note: Prevalence of complications among Chinese diabetic patients in urban primary care clinics: a cross-sectional study by Kenny Kung, Kai Ming Chow, Eric Ming-Tung Hui, Maria Leung, Shuk Yun Leung, Cheuk Chun Szeto, Augustine Lam, Philip Kam-Tao Li

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Efficacy of a Blended Low-Intensity Internet-Delivered Psychological Program in Patients With Multimorbidity in Primary Care: Randomized Controlled Trial by Alicia Monreal-Bartolomé, Adoración Castro, M Ángeles Pérez-Ara, Margalida Gili, Fermín Mayoral, María Magdalena Hurtado, Esperanza Varela Moreno, Cristina Botella, Azucena García-Palacios, Rosa M Baños, Yolanda López-Del-Hoyo, Javier García-Campayo, Jesus Montero-Marin

“…ConclusionsThis study supports the efficacy of a low-intensity psychological intervention applied in a blended format on multimorbidity in primary care. It justifies the exploration of the conceptualization of depression in type 2 diabetes as well as the analysis of the implementation of such interventions in routine clinical practice. …”
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Evidence Gaps and Lessons in the Early Detection of Atrial Fibrillation: A Prospective Study in a Primary Care Setting (PREFATE Study) by Josep L. Clua-Espuny, Alba Hernández-Pinilla, Delicia Gentille-Lorente, Eulàlia Muria-Subirats, Teresa Forcadell-Arenas, Cinta de Diego-Cabanes, Domingo Ribas-Seguí, Anna Diaz-Vilarasau, Cristina Molins-Rojas, Meritxell Palleja-Millan, Eva M. Satué-Gracia, Francisco Martín-Luján

“…The PREFATE project investigates evidence gaps in the early detection of atrial fibrillation in high-risk populations within primary care. This study aims to estimate the prevalence of device-detected atrial fibrillation (DDAF) and assess the feasibility and impact of systematic screening in routine primary care. …”
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A One-Year Economic Evaluation of Six Alternative Strategies for the Management of Uninvestigated Upper Gastrointestinal Symptoms in Canadian Primary Care by Alan N Barkun, Ralph Crott, Carlo A Fallone, Wendy A Kennedy, Jean Lachaine, Carey Levinton, David Armstrong, Naoki Chiba, Alan Thomson, Sander Veldhuyzen van Zanten, Paul Sinclair, Sergio Escobedo, Bijan Chakraborty, Sandra Smyth, Robert White, Helen Kalra, Krista Nevin

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Evaluation of the Effectiveness of a Psychoeducational Intervention in Treatment-Naïve Patients with Antidepressant Medication in Primary Care: A Randomized Controlled Trial by R. Casañas, R. Catalán, R. Penadés, J. Real, S. Valero, MA. Muñoz, LL. Lalucat-Jo, M. Casas

“…There is evidence supporting the effectiveness of psychoeducation (PE) in patients with symptoms of depression in primary care (PC), but very few studies have assessed this intervention in antidepressant-naïve patients. …”
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A theory-based analysis of the implementation of online asynchronous telemedicine platforms into primary care practices using Normalisation Process Theory by Cara Leighton, Natalie Joseph-Williams, Annavittoria Porter, Adrian Edwards, Alison Cooper

Subjects: “…Primary care…”
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Factors influencing medication adherence among hypertensive patients in primary care settings in Central Vietnam: A cross-sectional study. by Ho Anh Hien, Nguyen Minh Tam, Huynh Van Minh, Tran Binh Thang, Le Phuoc Hoang, Stefan Heytens, Dirk Devroey, Hoang Anh Tien

“…This study aimed to assess medication adherence levels among hypertensive patients in primary care settings and explore the factors influencing adherence within this specific population.…”
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