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View article: Mobilising Knowledge for General Practice Decarbonisation: Maximising Impact Through a Multi‐Stakeholder Workshop
Mobilising Knowledge for General Practice Decarbonisation: Maximising Impact Through a Multi‐Stakeholder Workshop Open
Background This manuscript explores how knowledge mobilisation (KMb), through a multi‐stakeholder workshop, can advance decarbonisation in general practice by interpreting findings from the GPNET‐0 study, which includes a systematic review…
View article: Bugbears in the Waiting Room: Revisiting Arber and Sawyer's Classic Study of GP Reception Work Using Ethnography in Eight English General Practices
Bugbears in the Waiting Room: Revisiting Arber and Sawyer's Classic Study of GP Reception Work Using Ethnography in Eight English General Practices Open
In 1985, Arber and Sawyer described the discretionary rationing power of general practice receptionists. Our paper revisits this territory. Much has changed in the intervening decades. Digitalisation has altered reception work. Increasing …
View article: Supporting the drive for net zero by decarbonising general practice – A longitudinal study protocol
Supporting the drive for net zero by decarbonising general practice – A longitudinal study protocol Open
Introduction The urgency to address climate change and reduce carbon emissions in healthcare, highlighted in the United Kingdom (UK) by the 'Delivering a 'Net Zero' National Health Service (NHS)' report, emphasises the need for healthcare …
View article: Access to General Practice appointments and sustainable change: Focused ethnographic case study
Access to General Practice appointments and sustainable change: Focused ethnographic case study Open
Background: Access to an appointment with a general practitioner is important to patients, but hard to achieve in modern general practice, with general practice delivering more consultations than ever before. Research has focused on discre…
View article: Accessing equitable menopause care in the contemporary NHS: a qualitative study of women's experiences
Accessing equitable menopause care in the contemporary NHS: a qualitative study of women's experiences Open
Background Women from lower socioeconomic status and minority ethnic backgrounds have earlier onset and more complex menopause symptoms. Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) has grown in popularity in recent years, however there are stark dis…
View article: Menopause care for diverse communities: a qualitative study of GP clinician experiences
Menopause care for diverse communities: a qualitative study of GP clinician experiences Open
Background In the UK, there is increasing public awareness of menopause. However, there remain inequalities in its treatment, with lower hormone replacement therapy (HRT) prescribing in areas of social deprivation. Little is known about ho…
View article: From theory to practice: using the Normalization Process Theory and Theoretical Domains Framework to understand implementation of decarbonization in general practice
From theory to practice: using the Normalization Process Theory and Theoretical Domains Framework to understand implementation of decarbonization in general practice Open
Background Decarbonization in general practice is a critical step toward achieving a net zero healthcare system. Understanding the factors that facilitate or hinder the implementation of environmentally sustainable practices is essential f…
View article: Experiences of hospice staff beyond the frontlines during COVID-19: A qualitative secondary analysis study
Experiences of hospice staff beyond the frontlines during COVID-19: A qualitative secondary analysis study Open
Background: The COVID-19 pandemic presented different challenges and work pressures for hospice staff. Staff who continued to work during the emergency public health period had to redefine not only their norms at work, but also the norms o…
View article: Formulating outputs from a mixed-methods study of access to general practice: a series of collaborative stakeholder workshops
Formulating outputs from a mixed-methods study of access to general practice: a series of collaborative stakeholder workshops Open
Background Access to general practice is a concern for policy-makers, politicians, service providers and the public. We conducted a study to examine what happens in the long term to general practices that have introduced innovations design…
View article: Implementation of decarbonisation actions in general practice: a systematic review and narrative synthesis
Implementation of decarbonisation actions in general practice: a systematic review and narrative synthesis Open
Objectives To summarise and synthesise existing literature on the implementation of decarbonisation actions in general practice, to outline the actions being implemented, factors influencing decarbonisation, identify evidence gaps and ques…
View article: Supporting the drive for net zero by decarbonising general practice – A longitudinal study protocol
Supporting the drive for net zero by decarbonising general practice – A longitudinal study protocol Open
Introduction The urgency to address climate change and reduce carbon emissions in healthcare, highlighted in the United Kingdom (UK) by the 'Delivering a 'Net Zero' National Health Service (NHS)' report, emphasises the need for healthcare …
View article: Implementation of decarbonisation actions in general practice: a systematic review and narrative synthesis protocol
Implementation of decarbonisation actions in general practice: a systematic review and narrative synthesis protocol Open
Introduction There is growing recognition of the importance of primary care in addressing climate change. The World Organisation of Family Doctors has urged general practitioners worldwide to commit to tackling climate change and to serve …
View article: Patient experiences of remote consulting with chronic fatigue syndrome/myalgic encephalomyelitis and fibromyalgia: a qualitative study
Patient experiences of remote consulting with chronic fatigue syndrome/myalgic encephalomyelitis and fibromyalgia: a qualitative study Open
Background Remote and digital consulting in primary care has rapidly expanded since March 2020. It is important to understand patient experiences, particularly for those living with complex long-term conditions, to identify how care can be…
View article: Investigating Patient Use and Experience of Online Appointment Booking in Primary Care: Mixed Methods Study
Investigating Patient Use and Experience of Online Appointment Booking in Primary Care: Mixed Methods Study Open
Background Online appointment booking is a commonly used tool in several industries. There is limited evidence about the benefits and challenges of using online appointment booking in health care settings. Potential benefits include conven…
View article: GP’s role in supporting women with anal incontinence after childbirth injury: a qualitative study
GP’s role in supporting women with anal incontinence after childbirth injury: a qualitative study Open
Background Obstetric anal sphincter injury is the most common cause of anal incontinence for women, which often has profound impacts on women’s lives. GPs offer a first line of contact for many women, but we know that very few women experi…
View article: Access systems in general practice: a systematic scoping review
Access systems in general practice: a systematic scoping review Open
Background Access to GP appointments is increasingly challenging in many high-income countries, with an overstretched workforce and rising demand. Various access systems have been developed and evaluated internationally. Aim To systematica…
View article: Investigating Patient Use and Experience of Online Appointment Booking in Primary Care: Mixed Methods Study (Preprint)
Investigating Patient Use and Experience of Online Appointment Booking in Primary Care: Mixed Methods Study (Preprint) Open
BACKGROUND Online appointment booking is a commonly used tool in several industries. There is limited evidence about the benefits and challenges of using online appointment booking in health care settings. Potential benefits include conve…
View article: The experiences of remote consulting for people with chronic fatigue syndrome/myalgic encephalomyelitis (CFS/ME) and fibromyalgia in primary care
The experiences of remote consulting for people with chronic fatigue syndrome/myalgic encephalomyelitis (CFS/ME) and fibromyalgia in primary care Open
Background Restrictions due to the COVID-19 pandemic resulted in a sudden shift to a predominantly remote consulting model in primary care from March 2020. Little evidence exists examining the experience of remote consulting for people liv…
View article: Women’s experiences of anal incontinence following vaginal birth: A qualitative study of missed opportunities in routine care contacts
Women’s experiences of anal incontinence following vaginal birth: A qualitative study of missed opportunities in routine care contacts Open
Objectives This study aimed to explore experiences of women with anal incontinence following a childbirth injury, and to identify areas of missed opportunities within care they received. Design This is a qualitative study involving semi-st…
View article: The impact of Covid-19 pandemic on hospices: A systematic integrated review and synthesis of recommendations for policy and practice
The impact of Covid-19 pandemic on hospices: A systematic integrated review and synthesis of recommendations for policy and practice Open
Background: The Covid-19 pandemic resulted in the development of numerous recommendations for practice and policy for specialist palliative care provided by hospices in United Kingdom (UK), as hospices were significantly affected by the pa…
View article: The impact of Covid-19 pandemic on hospices: A systematic integrated review and synthesis of recommendations for policy and practice
The impact of Covid-19 pandemic on hospices: A systematic integrated review and synthesis of recommendations for policy and practice Open
Background: The Covid-19 pandemic resulted in the development of numerous recommendations for practice and policy for specialist palliative care provided by hospices in United Kingdom (UK), as hospices were significantly affected by the pa…
View article: Peer Review Report For: The person-based development and realist evaluation of a pre-consultation form for GP consultations [version 2; peer review: 2 approved]
Peer Review Report For: The person-based development and realist evaluation of a pre-consultation form for GP consultations [version 2; peer review: 2 approved] Open
Background : Use of telephone, video and e-consultations is increasing. These can make consultations more transactional, potentially missing patients' concerns. This study aimed to develop a complex intervention to address patients' concer…
View article: Impact of Covid-19 pandemic on Hospices (ICoH): Staff Cohort Report
Impact of Covid-19 pandemic on Hospices (ICoH): Staff Cohort Report Open
This report describes the diversity of experiences of hospice staff who worked in operational roles in hospices in the West Midlands during the Covid-19 pandemic. It is one of four cohort reports – the others focus on patients, carers, and…
View article: Impact of Covid-19 pandemic on Hospices (ICoH): Senior Management Cohort and Grey Evidence Report
Impact of Covid-19 pandemic on Hospices (ICoH): Senior Management Cohort and Grey Evidence Report Open
This report describes the diversity of experiences of people with life-limiting illnesses who were supported by hospices in the West Midlands during the pandemic. It is one of four cohort reports – the others focus on patients, carers, and…
View article: Impact of Covid-19 pandemic on Hospices (ICoH): Carer Cohort Report
Impact of Covid-19 pandemic on Hospices (ICoH): Carer Cohort Report Open
This report describes the diversity of experiences informal carers for people with life-limiting illnesses who were supported by hospices in the West Midlands during the pandemic. It is one of four cohort reports – the others focus on pati…
View article: Impact of Covid-19 pandemic on Hospices (ICoH): Patient Cohort Report
Impact of Covid-19 pandemic on Hospices (ICoH): Patient Cohort Report Open
This report describes the diversity of experiences of people with life-limiting illnesses who were supported by hospices in the West Midlands during the pandemic. It is one of four cohort reports – the others focus on carers, frontline hos…
View article: Peer Review Report For: The person-based development and realist evaluation of a pre-consultation form for GP consultations [version 1; peer review: 1 approved, 1 approved with reservations]
Peer Review Report For: The person-based development and realist evaluation of a pre-consultation form for GP consultations [version 1; peer review: 1 approved, 1 approved with reservations] Open
Background : Use of telephone, video and e-consultations is increasing. These can make consultations more transactional, potentially missing patients’ concerns. This study aimed to develop a complex intervention to address patients’ concer…
View article: What do we know about the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on hospices? A collaborative multi-stakeholder knowledge synthesis
What do we know about the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on hospices? A collaborative multi-stakeholder knowledge synthesis Open
Background Prior to undertaking a study looking at the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic upon lived experiences of hospice services in the West Midlands, we sought to identify the range of issues that hospice service users and providers fac…
View article: Email Consultations Between Patients and Doctors in Primary Care: Content Analysis
Email Consultations Between Patients and Doctors in Primary Care: Content Analysis Open
Background Increasingly, consultations in health care settings are conducted remotely using a range of communication technologies. Email allows for 2-way text-based communication, occurring asynchronously. Studies have explored the content…