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View article: A multifaceted, targeted intervention to improve human papillomavirus vaccination rates in general practice: A pragmatic cluster-randomized controlled trial
A multifaceted, targeted intervention to improve human papillomavirus vaccination rates in general practice: A pragmatic cluster-randomized controlled trial Open
ISRCTN 55473884, first registered on 04/06/2021.
View article: Effectiveness of interactive dashboards as audit and feedback tools in primary care: A systematic review
Effectiveness of interactive dashboards as audit and feedback tools in primary care: A systematic review Open
Interactive audit and feedback dashboards, which summarize performance using quality indicators, are increasingly used to enhance care processes and outcomes, but their effectiveness in primary care remains underexplored. This systematic r…
View article: The effectiveness of a multi-domain electronic feedback report on the performance of quality indicators for chronic conditions: Protocol for a randomized controlled trial in general practice
The effectiveness of a multi-domain electronic feedback report on the performance of quality indicators for chronic conditions: Protocol for a randomized controlled trial in general practice Open
Background Chronic conditions are a significant public health concern due to their rising prevalence, association with high mortality, and substantial healthcare costs. General practitioners play a crucial role in managing these conditions…
View article: Ferritin Cutoffs and Diagnosis of Iron Deficiency in Primary Care
Ferritin Cutoffs and Diagnosis of Iron Deficiency in Primary Care Open
Importance Ferritin is often measured by general practitioners, but the association of different cutoffs with the rates of iron deficiency diagnoses, particularly nonanemic iron deficiency, is unknown. Objective To investigate the associat…
View article: Importance of different electronic medical record components for chronic disease identification in a Swiss primary care database: a cross-sectional study
Importance of different electronic medical record components for chronic disease identification in a Swiss primary care database: a cross-sectional study Open
BACKGROUND: Primary care databases collect electronic medical records with routine data from primary care patients. The identification of chronic diseases in primary care databases often integrates information from various electronic medic…
View article: The Impact of COVID-19 on Mental Healthcare Utilization in Switzerland Was Strongest Among Young Females—Retrospective Study in 2018–2020
The Impact of COVID-19 on Mental Healthcare Utilization in Switzerland Was Strongest Among Young Females—Retrospective Study in 2018–2020 Open
Objectives: To provide a thorough assessment of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the utilization of inpatient and outpatient mental healthcare in Switzerland. Methods: Retrospective cohort study using nationwide hospital data ( n >…
View article: Adolescents’ self-reported health status, behaviours and health issues addressed during routine school doctor consultations in Switzerland: an observational study
Adolescents’ self-reported health status, behaviours and health issues addressed during routine school doctor consultations in Switzerland: an observational study Open
BACKGROUND: We aimed to investigate the self-reported health status and behaviours of 7th-grade adolescents, associations with gender and educational track, as well as health issues addressed during routine school doctor consultations in S…
View article: Assessment of Human Papillomavirus Vaccination in Primary Care Among Swiss University Students
Assessment of Human Papillomavirus Vaccination in Primary Care Among Swiss University Students Open
Importance Human papillomavirus vaccination coverage rates lie below desired thresholds in Switzerland. Because general practitioners are the main contact for the relatively rare health issues of many Swiss young adults, primary care offer…
View article: Quality and variation of care for chronic kidney disease in Swiss general practice: A retrospective database study
Quality and variation of care for chronic kidney disease in Swiss general practice: A retrospective database study Open
Background Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a common condition in general practice. Data about quality and physician-level variation of CKD care provided by general practitioners is scarce. In this study, we evaluated determinants and varia…
View article: Prevalence, outcomes, and cost of chronic kidney disease in a contemporary population of 2·4 million patients from 11 countries: The CaReMe CKD study
Prevalence, outcomes, and cost of chronic kidney disease in a contemporary population of 2·4 million patients from 11 countries: The CaReMe CKD study Open
The study was sponsored by AstraZeneca.
View article: The Role of Point-of-Care C-Reactive Protein Testing in Antibiotic Prescribing for Respiratory Tract Infections: A Survey among Swiss General Practitioners
The Role of Point-of-Care C-Reactive Protein Testing in Antibiotic Prescribing for Respiratory Tract Infections: A Survey among Swiss General Practitioners Open
Understanding the decision-making strategies of general practitioners (GPs) could help reduce suboptimal antibiotic prescribing. Respiratory tract infections (RTIs) are the most common reason for inappropriate antibiotic prescribing in pri…
View article: Prescription Rates, Polypharmacy and Prescriber Variability in Swiss General Practice—A Cross-Sectional Database Study
Prescription Rates, Polypharmacy and Prescriber Variability in Swiss General Practice—A Cross-Sectional Database Study Open
Purpose: The frequency of medication prescribing and polypharmacy has increased in recent years in different settings, including Swiss general practice. We aimed to describe patient age- and sex-specific rates of polypharmacy and of prescr…
View article: Testing and Prescribing Vitamin B12 in Swiss General Practice: A Survey among Physicians
Testing and Prescribing Vitamin B12 in Swiss General Practice: A Survey among Physicians Open
Testing and prescribing vitamin B12 (also known as cobalamin) is increasing in Switzerland but substantial variation among general practitioners (GPs) with respect to testing has been noted. In this study, we aimed at exploring GPs’ mindse…
View article: Awareness, Attitudes and Clinical Practices Regarding Human Papillomavirus Vaccination among General Practitioners and Pediatricians in Switzerland
Awareness, Attitudes and Clinical Practices Regarding Human Papillomavirus Vaccination among General Practitioners and Pediatricians in Switzerland Open
In Switzerland, the human papillomavirus vaccination (HPVv) coverage rate lies below a desirable threshold. General practitioners (GPs) and pediatricians have been recognized as important providers of the HPVv, but there is little known ab…
View article: Effects of Vitamin B12 Supplementation on Cognitive Function, Depressive Symptoms, and Fatigue: A Systematic Review, Meta-Analysis, and Meta-Regression
Effects of Vitamin B12 Supplementation on Cognitive Function, Depressive Symptoms, and Fatigue: A Systematic Review, Meta-Analysis, and Meta-Regression Open
Vitamin B12 is often used to improve cognitive function, depressive symptoms, and fatigue. In most cases, such complaints are not associated with overt vitamin B12 deficiency or advanced neurological disorders and the effectiveness of vita…
View article: Trends and between-Physician Variation in Laboratory Testing: A Retrospective Longitudinal Study in General Practice
Trends and between-Physician Variation in Laboratory Testing: A Retrospective Longitudinal Study in General Practice Open
Laboratory tests are frequently ordered by general practitioners (GPs), but little is known about time trends and between-GP variation of their use. In this retrospective longitudinal study, we analyzed over six million consultations by Sw…