Awareness of familial hypercholesterolaemia in Australian primary care: A qualitative descriptive study
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Background and objectives: A lack of public health professional awareness about familial hypercholesterolaemia (FH) leads to an estimated 90,000 Australians remaining undiagnosed. The aim this study was establish the level knowledge FH in Australian general practices. Method: qualitative descriptive methodology used explore baseline perceptions practice staff diagnosing managing FH. Overall, 63 interviews were conducted with at 15 practices taking part a National Health Medical Research Council partnership grant (GNT1142883). Results: Data analysed thematically coded into themes - knowledge/awareness/recall, management, use guidelines/referrals, contacting family members. Most practitioners treated high cholesterol component as their primary focus. Guidelines referrals rarely used. Discussion: This research reflected knowledge, guidelines similar that shown other published studies. Improved care infrastructure, need be addressed.
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عنوان ژورنال: AJGP
سال: 2021
ISSN: ['2208-794X', '2208-7958']
DOI: https://doi.org/10.31128/ajgp-04-21-5952