OBJECTIVES: To systematically review the literature on the relative effectiveness of face-to-
face communication-related behavior change techniques (BCTs) provided in primary care …

The fundamental role of primary health care teams (PHCT) is to deliver effective services to
the local population. Demands on the PHCT have increased since the early 1990s and, with …

Objective: To examine practice nurses' beliefs about obesity and their current practices and
the role of the weight management context and their own BMI on these factors. Design …

Expectations of public services in the UK are rising–both from the government and from the
public themselves. At the same time, the professions providing those services are expected …

Objective: To compare the workloads of general practitioners and nurses and costs of
patient care for nurse telephone triage and standard management of requests for same day …

The reforms of the National Health System in the UK introduced in 1990 led to substantial
changes in the organisation of primary health care. In this paper we analyse the efficiency of …

Background: Earwax is a common problem in both primary and secondary care. There is
uncertainty as to the most effective topical treatment. Aim: To assess the evidence …

Background Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death for adults in Australia. In
recent years there has been a shift in health service delivery from institutional to community …

Background The new GMS contract has led to practice nurses playing an important role in
the delivery of the Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF). Aim This study investigated how …

Collaborative practice between medical practitioners and nurses is purported to improve
patient access to services, improve health outcomes, provide a more'seamless service' …