Proactive cancer care in primary care: a mixed-methods study

Proactive cancer care in primary care: a mixed-methods study.

BACKGROUND Current models of post-treatment cancer care are based on traditional practices and clinician preference rather than evidence of benefit. OBJECTIVES To assess the feasibility of using a structured template to provide holistic follow-up of patients in primary care from cancer diagnosis onwards. METHODS A two-phase mixed methods action research project. An electronic cancer ongoing...

Designing a mixed methods study in primary care.

BACKGROUND Mixed methods or multimethod research holds potential for rigorous, methodologically sound investigations in primary care. The objective of this study was to use criteria from the literature to evaluate 5 mixed methods studies in primary care and to advance 3 models useful for designing such investigations. METHODS We first identified criteria from the social and behavioral science...

reflections on taught courses of the iranian ma program in english translation: a mixed-methods study

the issue of curriculum and syllabus evaluation and revision has been in center of attention right from when curriculum came into attention of educational institutions. thus everywhere in the world in educational institutions curricula and syllabi are evaluated and revised based on the goals, the needs, existing content, etc.. in iran any curriculum is designed in a committee of specialists and...

Building COPD care on shaky ground: a mixed methods study from Swedish primary care professional perspective

BACKGROUND Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a public health problem. Interprofessional collaboration and health promotion interventions such as exercise training, education, and behaviour change are cost effective, have a good effect on health status, and are recommended in COPD treatment guidelines. There is a gap between the guidelines and the healthcare available to people wit...

Mixed methods studies: a foundation for primary care research.