A new systematic review of the evidence examines the impact of physician associates in primary care in the UK ➡️ doi.org/10.3399/BJGP... #SystematicReview

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This register-based study identifies GP experience, age, sex, and region as key factors influencing video use in out-of-hours primary care triage. Findings offer new insights into digital health adoption and guiding strategies to optimize video use ➡️ doi.org/10.3399/BJGP...

This is the first evaluation of the use of podcasting for education in primary care settings. Podcast use in GPs and trainees is widespread and highly regarded, but a number of challenges exist that need to be addressed to improve access and quality of resources ➡️ doi.org/10.3399/BJGP...

Patient-reported experiences of general practice care quality in England over the COVID-19 pandemic: results strongly suggest that pronounced shifts in patients’ reporting behaviour confounded the use of patient-reported experience measures to monitor national trends ➡️ doi.org/10.3399/BJGP...

Congratulations to Dr Rageshri Dhairyawan, who was named Campaigner for Health Equity Award at Women of the Year Awards 2025! www.womenoftheyear.co.uk/team/rageshr... 1/3

Research reveals that recommending ecologically sustainable treatment options doesn’t negatively impact patient satisfaction, and that patients have a positive attitude towards sustainable care ➡️ doi.org/10.3399/BJGP...

A new screening tool to collect individuals' social determinants of health in UK primary and community care settings: ➡️ doi.org/10.3399/BJGP...  Using a systematic review and Delphi study, Parry +al identified questions meeting at least one gold standard criteria @dreparry.bsky.social

This is the first systematic scoping review to focus on GP and patient experiences of complex mental health difficulties, and delineates the very real challenges they face in providing care. It helps set an agenda for work to address gaps in provision and improve outcomes ➡️ doi.org/10.3399/BJGP...

Enhancing GPs’ knowledge and confidence around prescribing for moderate to severe Alzheimer’s is essential. Carter +al’s mixed-methods study explores factors influencing Alzheimer’s prescribing and education needs in English general practice ➡️ doi.org/10.3399/BJGP...

A new systematic review of quality indicators for lifestyle or behavioural management for primary prevention of cardiovascular disease in primary care ➡️ doi.org/10.3399/BJGP... @moniquekilkenny.bsky.social @bamkiran.bsky.social @dominiquecad.bsky.social

Back, neck, knee and hip pain commonly cause chronic pain, and treatment options are limited. This mixed-methods study reports findings from a novel course of both group and individual Alexander Technique lessons ➡️ doi.org/10.3399/BJGP...

What influences inhaler device prescribing for patients with asthma? And what are the facilitators and barriers to making carbon-conscious prescribing changes are affecting primary care? ➡️ doi.org/10.3399/BJGP...

Present your research at the BJGP Conference! Submit your abstract by Sunday 12 October 2025 ➡️ bjgp.org/conference #BJGPRC 2026 will take place at the DoubleTree Hilton Bristol City Centre on 20 March 2026. See you there!

A new qualitative interview study gives insights into the care of older people living in UK care homes in the post-pandemic era, exploring care home staff's beliefs about underlying causes of acute functional decline and its association with urinary tract infection ➡️ doi.org/10.3399/BJGP...

An analysis of GP and dermatologist prescriptions presents novel insights into acne treatment trends in Norway, highlighting a 123% rise in isotretinoin prescriptions by GPs from 2012 to 2019, potentially reducing antibiotic use and antimicrobial resistance ➡️ doi.org/10.3399/BJGP...

Remote versus in-person consultations for acute cystitis. Haugom +al's nationwide study in Norway reveals how antibiotic prescribing and clinical outcomes differ between consultation modalities ➡️ doi.org/10.3399/BJGP... @lars-haugom.bsky.social

The future of continuity: exploring GP registrars' views relational continuity of care. Registrars valued relational continuity, but faced significant barriers such as rotational training, high workloads, and limited appointments access ➡️ doi.org/10.3399/BJGP... @h-atherton.bsky.social

A pilot study by Carson +al demonstrates that medical students supervised by qualified doctors undertaking general practice training achieve similar learning outcomes to those supervised by experienced GPs ➡️ doi.org/10.3399/BJGP...

Could AI-driven exercise programmes offer a scalable, personalised solution for managing multimorbidity> Keast +al argue that by adapting to real-time data and individual needs, they could enhance adherence, improve outcomes and address healthcare capacity issues ➡️ doi.org/10.3399/BJGP...

What are the risk factors for poor prognosis in outpatient urinary tract infections? Kurotschka +al systemtically review the evidence ➡️ doi.org/10.3399/BJGP... #SystematicReview and #MetaAnalysis

This #PeerReviewWeek, sign up to be a peer reviewer with BJGP Open! Add to your PubLons profile, get feedback on your reviews, and brush up with our free critical appraisal resource ➡️ bjgpopen.org/sites/defaul... Contact [email protected] to sign up, and start your peer review journey today!

The first French study comparing anxiolytic prescribing in general practice between in-person and remote consultations ➡️doi.org/10.3399/BJGP... @dvdebandt.bsky.social‬

What are the barriers and enablers to primary and community healthcare professionals referring people with heart failure to community physical activity services? A mixed-methods study protocol ➡️ doi.org/10.3399/BJGP... @capcbristol.bsky.social

September 25 issue of InnovAiT is out. Look inside! rcgpinnovait.wordpress.com/2025/09/01/s...

Point-of-care testing (POCT) can potentially enhance cancer detection in primary care by improving triage. This study explores GPs' perspectives on using POCTs for cancer diagnosis in primary care ➡️ doi.org/10.3399/BJGP... @anamayaz-shah.bsky.social

When formally tested, fewer than 1 in 10 patients with a penicillin allergy record are found to be truly allergic. Are UK patients willing to undergo penicillin allergy testing and accept de-labelling if the results are negative? ➡️ doi.org/10.3399/BJGP...

🚨 New Publication! 📑 Excited to share our paper in @bjgpopen.bsky.social led by Devan Wasan & Elika Najafi with Yasmin Baker, Kristian Peters, Maneth Warnapala & Dhruv Vasooja – from an Imperial BSc project I supervised 🙌 👇 Youth GPs’ views on #Vaping @imperialbitch.bsky.social

Assessing the feasibility and acceptability of saline nasal irrigation for acute sinusitis: the SNIFS II randomised controlled pilot trial, with nested process evaluation ➡️ doi.org/10.3399/BJGP...

A qualitative study around GP referral behaviour to rapid diagnostic centres for non-specific cancer symptoms highlights the anxiety for patients and GPs about potential cancers, but also found the new diagnostic pathway helped GPs determine when to treat in primary care ➡️ doi.org/10.3399/BJGP...

Exploring the barriers to and facilitators of multicomponent lifestyle interventions in the management of depression in primary care ➡️ doi.org/10.3399/BJGP...

GPs' use of video and telephone consultation, and implications for physical activity promotion ➡️ doi.org/10.3399/BJGP... ‪@instpublichealth.bsky.social‬

Consultation frequency patterns for older patients in Danish general practice ➡️ doi.org/10.3399/BJGP...  General practices trend towards a more uniform pattern of consultations for their older patients, though some serve their older patients markedly differently from the majority

Paramedics are key to easing workforce pressures in primary care, but their integration and patient experiences remain under-explored. This qualitative study shows paramedics enhance care availability by increasing capacity, if their transition into teams is well-supported ➡️ doi.org/10.3399/BJGP...

What reasons did patients give for not taking part in a trial of integrated online cognitive behavioural therapy? ➡️ doi.org/10.3399/BJGP...

Chronic pain: prevalence, demographic inequalities and healthcare use ➡️ doi.org/10.3399/BJGP... Data from South London's chronic pain register show patients with chronic pain are the highest users of primary care services, highlighting the need for tailored approaches to chronic pain management

A retrospective study of the characteristics of patients with frequent contact to general practice ➡️ doi.org/10.3399/BJGP...

Insufficient doctors choosing general practice remains a ‘wicked’ problem globally. This system-level study suggests a profession-wide and supportive policy approach is needed to increase GP uptake to meet the increasing needs for community-based primary care ➡️ doi.org/10.3399/BJGP...

This qualitative study explores considerations for becoming a GP practice owner, identified 14 considerations across four categories (profession, personal, external, process) and identifying nine new ➡️ doi.org/10.3399/BJGP... @umcgroningen.bsky.social @hindastegeman.bsky.social

This scoping review highlights the underuse of educational interventions in primary care for headache management, showcasing their potential to improve patient outcomes and GP confidence, and reduce unnecessary referrals and costs ➡️ doi.org/10.3399/BJGP...

Save the date! The BJGP Research & Publishing Conference 2026 will be coming to Bristol on 20 March 2026. Stay tuned for more details #BJGPRC

New study uncovers high prevalence of depression, anxiety, and stress in patients with long COVID, with over 40% facing extremely severe anxiety. This highlighs the need for mental health support and targeted interventions ➡️ doi.org/10.3399/BJGP... @cviolan.bsky.social

ChatGPT has previously been shown to produce clinic letters from scratch in a small number of niche specialties, but can it convert clinic letters into patient-friendly language? ➡️ doi.org/10.3399/BJGP... Part of our ongoing special issue on #ArtificialIntelligence in primary care

A study highlighting sex differences in antihypertensive prescription patterns and efficacy in primary care reveals that women achieve better blood pressure control with lower doses and distinct drug types. This calls for sex-specific optimisation in hypertensive management ➡️doi.org/10.3399/BJGP...

PROTOCOL | Women make up half the GP workforce yet are disproportionately affected by burnout, stress, lower rates of career progression and higher rates of intention to leave. This realist review will identify and investigate the conditions in which women GPs can thrive ➡️ doi.org/10.3399/BJGP...

This prospective cohort study evaluates community-based cardiovascular risk assessment using a near-person AI test ➡️ doi.org/10.3399/BJGP... Part of our ongoing special issue on #ArtificialIntelligence in primary care

This qualitative study provides unique insights into the views of healthcare professionals participating in primary care led penicillin allergy delabelling trial. HCPs welcomed the trial, indicating potential for wider implementation with support and greater accessibility ➡️ doi.org/10.3399/BJGP...

Despite the majority of GPs in England being female, this systematic review finds longstanding barriers at personal, socio-cultural and system levels continue to inhibit women GPs’ careers ➡️ doi.org/10.3399/BJGP...

Evaluating the Personality Disorder Positive Outcomes Programme (PDPOP) in general practice ➡️ doi.org/10.3399/BJGP... PDPOP trains whole GP practice teams, and is delivered by lived-experience trainers as well as clinical trainers from different disciplines

This cross-sectional survey highlights factors that can affect link workers' thoughts about leaving, which can include the lack of congruence between what they thought the job would be like and the reality ➡️ doi.org/10.3399/BJGP...