Family practice
-
Depression remains a major public health problem, but little is known about the views and understandings of depression held by many ethnic groups. Aim. To explore views and understandings of depression in three ethnic groups-Yoruba, Sylheti-speaking Bangladeshi and White British-living in South London. ⋯ Cultural models of depression, including its causes and treatment, are diverse, and are different among cultural groups. This study raises questions about the value of Western approaches to mild and moderate depression in these groups of patients.
-
Randomized Controlled Trial Multicenter Study
The use of text messaging to improve attendance in primary care: a randomized controlled trial.
Non-attendance is common in primary care and previous studies have reported that reminders were useful in reducing broken appointments. ⋯ Text messaging reminder system was effective in improving attendance rate in primary care. It was more cost-effective compared with the mobile phone reminder.
-
Beliefs and mental well-being could influence decisions to consult about upper limb pain and satisfaction with care. ⋯ Negative beliefs about upper limb pain are common and associated with consulting. Somatizers and those in poorer mental health tend, subsequently, to feel dissatisfied with care.