The British journal of general practice : the journal of the Royal College of General Practitioners
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Smoking cessation intervention in Australian general practice: a secondary analysis of a cluster randomised controlled trial.
GPs have limited capacity to routinely provide smoking cessation support. New strategies are needed to reach all smokers within this setting. ⋯ A pharmacist-coordinated interdisciplinary smoking cessation intervention when integrated in a general practice setting had no advantages over usual care. Further research is needed to evaluate the effect of HMR and home-based pulmonary rehabilitation on smoking abstinence in smokers with COPD.
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Continuity of care is a core principle of primary care related to improved patient outcomes and reduced healthcare costs. Evidence suggests continuity of care in England is declining. ⋯ Patients reported a steady decline in continuity of care over time, which should concern clinicians and policymakers. Ability of practices to offer patients a satisfactory appointment system could partly counteract this decline.