[HTML][HTML] Conducting a critical interpretive synthesis of the literature on access to healthcare by vulnerable groups

M Dixon-Woods, D Cavers, S Agarwal… - BMC medical research …, 2006 - Springer
Background Conventional systematic review techniques have limitations when the aim of a
review is to construct a critical analysis of a complex body of literature. This article offers a …

Socio-economic status of the patient and doctor–patient communication: does it make a difference?

S Willems, S De Maesschalck, M Deveugele… - Patient education and …, 2005 - Elsevier
This systematic review, in which 12 original research papers and meta-analyses were
included, explored whether patients' socio-economic status influences doctor–patient …

[HTML][HTML] The social gradient in doctor-patient communication

E Verlinde, N De Laender, S De Maesschalck… - International journal for …, 2012 - Springer
Objective In recent years, the importance of social differences in the physician-patient
relationship has frequently been the subject of research. A 2002 review synthesised the …

Frequent attenders in general practice care: a literature review with special reference to methodological considerations

P Vedsted, MB Christensen - Public health, 2005 - Elsevier
Objective. To describe the basis on which our knowledge of frequent attendance in general
practice rests and to propose recommendations for further research on frequent attenders …

[PDF][PDF] Vulnerable groups and access to health care: a critical interpretive review

MD Woods, MD Kirk, MS Agarwal, E Annandale… - … coordinating centre NHS …, 2005 - Citeseer
The literature in the area of access to health care is large, diverse, and complex. It includes
empirical work using both qualitative and quantitative methods (and a diversity of …

Managing multiple morbidity in mid-life: a qualitative study of attitudes to drug use

A Townsend, K Hunt, S Wyke - Bmj, 2003 - bmj.com
Objective To examine attitudes towards drug use among middle aged respondents with high
levels of chronic morbidity. Design Qualitative study with detailed interviews. Setting West of …

A meta-analysis of loneliness and use of primary health care

FM Sirois, J Owens - Health psychology review, 2023 - Taylor & Francis
Loneliness is a growing public health concern that is associated with a range of negative
health outcomes. The extent to which loneliness may also be associated with greater use of …

Socioeconomic differences in help seeking for colorectal cancer symptoms during COVID-19: a UK-wide qualitative interview study

A Ip, G Black, C Vindrola-Padros, C Taylor… - British Journal of …, 2022 - bjgp.org
Background COVID-19 has led to rapid changes in healthcare delivery, raising concern that
these changes may exacerbate existing inequalities in patient outcomes. Aim To understand …

[HTML][HTML] The relationship between asthma and depression in primary care patients: a historical cohort and nested case control study

P Walters, P Schofield, L Howard, M Ashworth, A Tylee - PloS one, 2011 - journals.plos.org
Background and Objectives Asthma and depression are common health problems in
primary care. Evidence of a relationship between asthma and depression is conflicting …

Social isolation in older adults who are frequent users of primary care services

C Hand, MA McColl, R Birtwhistle, JA Kotecha… - Canadian Family …, 2014 - cfp.ca
Objective To describe older adults who are frequent users of primary care services and to
explore associations between the number of primary care visits per year and multiple …