1. Finding and plugging evidence gaps for common problems in general practice. Clinical
data on the most common clinical reasons for encounter would be collected from general …

In patients with nonheartburn-dominant dyspepsia, noninvasive testing for H pylori should
be performed and treatment given if positive. When starting nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory …

Background This paper summarises recent important clinical practice guideline initiatives in
Australia which have direct relevance to Australian general practice. Objective Activities of …

Objective: We aimed to evaluate if the course of dyspepsia is influenced by medical
consultation in primary care. Design, Setting and Patients: Australian general practitioners …

BACKGROUND: Despite research evidence that guidelines can improve patient care,
concerns remain over their cost-effectiveness. This is particularly so when there is a …

PURPOSE: Dyspepsia is a common primary care condition, yet its optimal management is
poorly defined. We reviewed the literature to answer the following questions about patients …

A methodology for consensus conferences Page 1 4 | 6 A methodology for consensus
conferences SYMPOSIUM A. Durocher, F. Carpentier, P. Dosquet Abstract Consensus …

This literature review and the recommendations therein were prepared for the American
Gastroenterological Association Clinical Practice and Economics Committee. The paper was …

Objective This paper provides a review of key issues affecting the uptake of clinical
guidelines by general practitioners (GPs) in Australia and internationally. Attention is given …

Background: Different definitions of dyspepsia are applied by researchers yet measurement
of the influence of these on prevalence estimates is uncertain. Despite continued debate …