The Journal of family practice
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Randomized Controlled Trial Clinical Trial
The impact of patient-centered care on outcomes.
We designed this observational cohort study to assess the association between patient-centered communication in primary care visits and subsequent health and medical care utilization. ⋯ Patient-centered communication influences patients' health through perceptions that their visit was patient centered, and especially through perceptions that common ground was achieved with the physician. Patient-centered practice improved health status and increased the efficiency of care by reducing diagnostic tests and referrals.
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Randomized Controlled Trial Clinical Trial
Training in back care to improve outcome and patient satisfaction. Teaching old docs new tricks.
We examined clinical outcomes and patient perceptions of back care given by physicians before and after an intensive course of training in back care and limited manual therapy techniques. ⋯ A structured clinical approach to low back care may bring modestly improved clinical outcomes and patient satisfaction.