The British journal of general practice : the journal of the Royal College of General Practitioners
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Self-harm is a growing concern and rates of self-harm in young people (aged 12-25 years) presenting to general practice are rising. There is, however, little evidence about young people's experiences of GP care and on accessing general practice. ⋯ It is important young people are aware of how to access general practice and that GPs listen, understand, and proactively follow-up young people who self-harm. Supporting young people with self-harm behaviour requires continuity of care.
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Randomized Controlled Trial Multicenter Study Pragmatic Clinical Trial
Oral ondansetron for paediatric gastroenteritis in primary care: a randomised controlled trial.
Acute gastroenteritis (AGE) affects almost all children aged ≤5 years. In secondary care, ondansetron was found to be effective at reducing vomiting. ⋯ Children with AGE and increased risk of dehydration due to vomiting could be treated with ondansetron in primary care to stop vomiting more quickly and increase parental satisfaction with treatment. These results could be used to improve the quality and efficacy of general practice medicine.
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Pragmatic Clinical Trial
Cost-effectiveness of oral ondansetron for children with acute gastroenteritis in primary care: a randomised controlled trial.
Acute gastroenteritis is a common childhood condition with substantial medical and indirect costs, mostly because of referral, hospitalisation, and parental absence from work. ⋯ A single oral dose of ondansetron for children with acute gastroenteritis, given in OOH-PC settings, is both clinically beneficial and cost-effective.