The British journal of general practice : the journal of the Royal College of General Practitioners
-
Multicenter Study
The Quality and Outcomes Framework and self-management dialogue in primary care consultations: a qualitative study.
Two key elements to improve the quality of care for people with long-term conditions in primary care are improved clinical information systems to support delivery of evidence-based care, and enhanced self-management support. Although both elements are viewed as necessary, their interaction is not well understood. ⋯ In order to enhance the management of long-term conditions in primary care, the design and implementation of clinical information systems to improve evidence-based care need to take into account their potential impact on supporting self-management.