Family practice
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Given the widespread impact of COVID-19, it is important to explore any atypical presentations and long-term sequelae associated with this viral infection, including the precipitation of inflammatory arthritis. ⋯ There is limited low-level evidence suggesting that patients may develop acute arthritis during or after SARS-CoV-2 infection. This review highlights the need for further research to elucidate the relationship between COVID-19 and the development of inflammatory arthritis.
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The implementation of diabetes prevention for women with previous gestational diabetes (GDM) has been stymied by many barriers that are located within routine general practice (GP). We aimed to unpack the GP factors and understand the mechanisms that explain why a diabetes prevention intervention for this population succeeds or fails. ⋯ Successful engagement in diabetes prevention for women with previous GDM requires proactive building of the critical improvement factors and audit feedback into routine GP.
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Long-acting reversible contraceptives are recommended first-line contraception; however, intrauterine device (IUD) uptake remains low in Australia. ⋯ GPIIN provides an opportunity to improve IUD access in Primary Health Care. Further consideration of organizations best positioned and resourced to facilitate sustainable delivery and coordination is necessary.
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Empathy is the ability to communicate an understanding of an individual's subjective experience. It plays a vital role in the physician-patient relationship and improves clinical outcomes. This increases the importance of measuring and studying empathy in the clinical setting. The Consultation and Relational Empathy (CARE) is a 10-item questionnaire that measures patient assessment of physician's empathy in primary care. To our knowledge, there are no validated measures of empathy in the clinical setting in Arabic. This study aims at validating the CARE in Arabic. ⋯ The Arabic version of the CARE measure appears to be valid and reliable. It is available for use in research, education, and assessment of physicians' empathy.