Scandinavian journal of primary health care
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Scand J Prim Health Care · Dec 2014
Management of patients with sore throats in relation to guidelines: an interview study in Sweden.
To explore how a group of Swedish general practitioners (GPs) manage patients with a sore throat in relation to current guidelines as expressed in interviews. ⋯ This interview study of sore throat management in a strategically sampled group of Swedish GPs showed that while two-thirds were non-adherent and had a liberal attitude to antibiotics one-third were guideline adherent with a restricted view on antibiotics. Non-adherent GPs revealed significant knowledge gaps. Adherent GPs had discussed guidelines within the primary care team while non-adherent GPs had not. Guideline implementation thus seemed to be promoted by knowledge shared in team discussions.
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Scand J Prim Health Care · Dec 2014
Drug treatment at the end of life: an epidemiologic study in nursing homes.
To examine drug treatment in nursing home patients at the end of life, and identify predictors of palliative drug therapy. ⋯ Palliative drug therapy and drug therapy changes are common for nursing home patients on the last day of life. Improvements in end-of-life care in nursing homes imply addressing prognostication and earlier response to palliative needs.