ArticleScandinavian journal of primary health care2007
GPs' thoughts on prescribing medication and evidence-based knowledge: the benefit aspect is a strong motivator. A descriptive focus group study.
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Abstract
objectiveTo describe GPs' thoughts of prescribing medication and evidence-based knowledge (EBM) concerning drug therapy.
designTape-recorded focus-group interviews transcribed verbatim and analysed using qualitative methods.
settingGPs from the south-eastern part of Västra Götaland, Sweden. SUBJECTS: A total of 16 GPs out of 178 from the south-eastern part of the region strategically chosen to represent urban and rural, male and female, long and short GP experience.
methodsTranscripts were analysed using a descriptive qualitative method.
resultsThe categories were: benefits, time and space, and expert knowledge. The benefit was a merge of positive elements, all aspects of the GPs' tasks. Time and space were limitations for GPs' tasks. EBM as a constituent of expert knowledge should be more customer adjusted to be able to be used in practice. Benefit was the most important category, existing in every decision-making situation for the GP. The core category was prompt and pragmatic benefit, which was the utmost benefit.
conclusionGPs' thoughts on evidence-based medicine and prescribing medication were highly related to reflecting on benefit and results. The interviews indicated that prompt and pragmatic benefit is important for comprehending their thoughts.
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