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View article: Feasibility of a compulsory online compassion training module in final year medical student curriculum
Feasibility of a compulsory online compassion training module in final year medical student curriculum Open
This study demonstrates the feasibility and positive reception of incorporating a compulsory online compassion training module into the final-year medical student curriculum.
View article: The relationship between stigma and alexithymia and their impact on satisfaction with care among people living with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD): A path analysis
The relationship between stigma and alexithymia and their impact on satisfaction with care among people living with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD): A path analysis Open
Introduction Stigma is a common experience for individuals diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). It may elicit a set of emotional responses, consistent with alexithymia, that hinders conversations with healthcare pro…
View article: Initial responses of songbird communities to forest reclamation on legacy surface mines
Initial responses of songbird communities to forest reclamation on legacy surface mines Open
Surface coal mining and subsequent reclamation efforts in the Appalachian Mountains, USA, transform the ecological characteristics of natural landscapes. The Forestry Reclamation Approach (FRA) is a mine reclamation method that emphasizes …
View article: Feasibility of a Compulsory Online Compassion Training Module in Final Year Medical Student Curriculum
Feasibility of a Compulsory Online Compassion Training Module in Final Year Medical Student Curriculum Open
Background Psychological distress among medical students and junior doctors is a significant concern, with burnout and mental health issues being common. Compassion training has shown promise in improving psychological well-being among hea…
View article: Thoracic Society of Australia and New Zealand (<scp>TSANZ</scp>) Guidance for the Management of Electronic Cigarette Use (Vaping) in Adolescents and Adults
Thoracic Society of Australia and New Zealand (<span>TSANZ</span>) Guidance for the Management of Electronic Cigarette Use (Vaping) in Adolescents and Adults Open
Electronic cigarette (EC) use, especially among younger members of society, has grown to concerning levels in many countries, including Australia and New Zealand. Uptake in the general population, driven by technological and pharmacologica…
View article: E-cigarette use and health information needs among a university student population in Melbourne, Australia
E-cigarette use and health information needs among a university student population in Melbourne, Australia Open
Objective We explored e-cigarette use, e-cigarette knowledge, attitudes, intentions to use and access to e-cigarette health information among young adults enrolled at an Australian university. Methods Respondents completed a survey about e…
View article: Factors influencing uptake and sustained utility of HealthPathways in Australian general practice: a qualitative study
Factors influencing uptake and sustained utility of HealthPathways in Australian general practice: a qualitative study Open
Background Formalised clinical pathways have become popular approaches to translate evidence into clinical recommendations, tailored for the local healthcare setting. In recent years, the HealthPathways platform has been used to implement …
View article: Australian general practitioners’ knowledge, attitudes and prescribing intentions for e-cigarettes as a smoking cessation aid: a nationwide baseline and 12-month follow up survey
Australian general practitioners’ knowledge, attitudes and prescribing intentions for e-cigarettes as a smoking cessation aid: a nationwide baseline and 12-month follow up survey Open
Background The Australian Government introduced a major policy change tightening regulations regarding the access to nicotine containing e-cigarettes in October 2021. We assessed general practitioners’ (GPs) knowledge, attitudes, beliefs a…
View article: Healthcare Professionals Providing Care Coordination to People Living With Multimorbidity: An Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis
Healthcare Professionals Providing Care Coordination to People Living With Multimorbidity: An Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis Open
Aims and objectives: To explore the healthcare professionals (HCP) experience of providing care coordination to people living with multimorbidity. Background: There is increasing interest in improving care of people living with multimorbid…
View article: Impact of advice to quit smoking on rating of care and anticipation of stigma in primary care
Impact of advice to quit smoking on rating of care and anticipation of stigma in primary care Open
Aim: We assessed patient experience of care, comparing current and past smokers, and whether frequency of advice to quit smoking impacts patient rating of care. Background: Experience of care may be a concern for people who smoke and affec…
View article: Perceptions of family physicians in Istanbul about e-cigarettes as smoking cessation aids: a qualitative study
Perceptions of family physicians in Istanbul about e-cigarettes as smoking cessation aids: a qualitative study Open
Background Family physicians (FPs) are the first point of contact for people who smoke who are seeking to quit smoking in Türkiye. We aimed to explore Turkish FPs knowledge, attitudes and perceptions of e-cigarettes as smoking cessation ai…
View article: Baseline demographic, risk and cognitive characteristics of the final randomized sample enrolled in a decentralised multi‐domain lifestyle intervention trial (BetterBrains) to delay cognitive decline
Baseline demographic, risk and cognitive characteristics of the final randomized sample enrolled in a decentralised multi‐domain lifestyle intervention trial (BetterBrains) to delay cognitive decline Open
Background The BetterBrains Trial is a prospective behavior‐modification blinded endpoint randomized controlled trial to delay cognitive decline in middle‐aged adults (aged 40‐70) with a family history of dementia. The primary outcome is a…
View article: Characterizing pulmonary rehabilitation referrals from primary care
Characterizing pulmonary rehabilitation referrals from primary care Open
In this audit the proportion of people referred to PR from primary care was very low. Processes to support the referral of more patients from primary care to PR, across the spectrum of chronic respiratory disease, remain a priority for imp…
View article: “Do they think I’m good enough?”: General practitioners’ experiences when treating doctor-patients
“Do they think I’m good enough?”: General practitioners’ experiences when treating doctor-patients Open
Background When doctors seek medical care, there is evidence that the treating doctor can struggle to provide optimal treatment. Guidelines state that doctor-patients should be treated like any other patient, but this is challenging for th…
View article: Using Text Messaging Surveys in General Practice Research to Engage With People From Low-Income Groups: Multi-Methods Study
Using Text Messaging Surveys in General Practice Research to Engage With People From Low-Income Groups: Multi-Methods Study Open
Background SMS text messages through mobile phones are a common means of interpersonal communication. SMS text message surveys are gaining traction in health care and research due to their feasibility and patient acceptability. However, ch…
View article: Mental health outcomes of family carers after admission to aged care: A cross‐sectional survey study
Mental health outcomes of family carers after admission to aged care: A cross‐sectional survey study Open
Objectives This study investigated the predictors of poor mental health outcomes among family carers of residents after transitioning into residential aged care. Methods Using a cross‐sectional design, five groups of variables were evaluat…
View article: GP Engagement: A Proposed Model to Guide Engagement Activities in Australian Primary Health Networks
GP Engagement: A Proposed Model to Guide Engagement Activities in Australian Primary Health Networks Open
Background: Engagement with general practice is a requirement of Australia’s Primary Health Networks (PHNs). We propose a model for engagement that draws on principles of stakeholder and clinician engagement, tailored to meet the needs of …
View article: The impact of smoking status on trust in general practitioners: a nationwide survey of smokers and ex-smokers
The impact of smoking status on trust in general practitioners: a nationwide survey of smokers and ex-smokers Open
Background Trust is important to therapeutic relationships, influences patients’ motivation to seek care, cooperate during clinical examinations, adhere to treatment, return for follow-up, and facilitates exchange of health information. Th…
View article: Should we be concerned? A qualitative study of educators’ perceptions of medical student wellbeing in domestic violence training
Should we be concerned? A qualitative study of educators’ perceptions of medical student wellbeing in domestic violence training Open
Domestic violence (DV) is common in the Australian community so it is likely that there will be medical students who are affected personally by DV. Some of these students may find DV training confronting or even re-traumatising. A trauma-i…
View article: Doctors’ experiences when treating doctor–patients: a scoping review
Doctors’ experiences when treating doctor–patients: a scoping review Open
Background To work effectively, doctors need to look after themselves. They often delay seeking medical care for a range of reasons. Once they do, there is evidence that the doctors treating them (’treating doctors’) can struggle to provid…
View article: The prevalence of psychological distress in adults newly diagnosed with type 2 diabetes: Data from the Australian <scp>3D</scp> case‐series study
The prevalence of psychological distress in adults newly diagnosed with type 2 diabetes: Data from the Australian <span>3D</span> case‐series study Open
Issue Addressed This cross‐sectional analysis of the Australian 3D study aimed to determine the prevalence of psychological distress and describe its associated characteristics in adults recently diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. Methods Adu…
View article: The primary care experience of adults with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). An interpretative phenomenological inquiry
The primary care experience of adults with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). An interpretative phenomenological inquiry Open
Background Studies of the lived experience of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) reveal a number of challenges patients face when interacting with healthcare providers that may be exacerbated by unwillingness or inability to quit…
View article: Multifaceted intervention to increase the delivery of alcohol brief interventions in primary care: a mixed-methods process analysis
Multifaceted intervention to increase the delivery of alcohol brief interventions in primary care: a mixed-methods process analysis Open
Background Brief interventions (BIs) are effective for reducing harmful alcohol consumption, but their use in primary care is less frequent than clinically indicated. The REducing AlCohol- related Harm (REACH) project aimed to increase the…
View article: Fast matrix multiplication via compiler‐only layered data reorganization and intrinsic lowering
Fast matrix multiplication via compiler‐only layered data reorganization and intrinsic lowering Open
The resurgence of machine learning has increased the demand for high‐performance basic linear algebra subroutines (BLAS), which have long depended on libraries to achieve peak performance on commodity hardware. High‐performance BLAS implem…
View article: General practice care following acute exacerbations of COPD: A survey of Australian general practitioners
General practice care following acute exacerbations of COPD: A survey of Australian general practitioners Open
Acute exacerbations of COPD (AECOPDs) are one of the leading causes of preventable hospital admissions in Australia. Exacerbations are the strongest predictor for future exacerbations. The period immediately following an exacerbation is a …
View article: ‘Why do we have to be the gatekeepers?’ Australian general practitioner’s knowledge, attitudes and prescribing intentions on e-cigarettes as a smoking cessation aid
‘Why do we have to be the gatekeepers?’ Australian general practitioner’s knowledge, attitudes and prescribing intentions on e-cigarettes as a smoking cessation aid Open
Background: A significant policy change impacting the availability of nicotine for use in electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) in Australia took effect from October 1, 2021. This change meant that nicotine containing liquids for use with e…