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ArticleAtencion primaria2010

[What do general practitioners think about evidenced-based medicine? A study with focus groups].

María Carmen Sánchez López, Manuel Madrigal de Torres, Juan Antonio Sánchez Sánchez, Juan Francisco Menárguez Puche, Enrique Aguinaga Ontoso

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Article in Atencion primaria, 2010. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 4 papers, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.

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  1. Barriers to GPs' use of evidence-based medicine: a systematic review.The British journal of general practice : the journal of the Royal College of General Practitioners · 2012
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5 authors.

María Carmen Sánchez LópezCentro Tecnológico de Información y Documentación Sanitaria de la Consejería de Sanidad, Murcia, España. m.csanchezlopez@gmail.com
Manuel Madrigal de Torres
Juan Antonio Sánchez Sánchez
Juan Francisco Menárguez Puche
Enrique Aguinaga Ontoso

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

objectiveTo examine the attitudes of a sample of General Practitioners (GPs) towards Evidenced-Based Medicine (EBM) and its use and the obstacles to put into practice in Primary Care (PC).

designQualitative study using Focus Groups (FG).

settingPrimary Care in the Autonomous Community of Murcia, Spain, January-June 2007.

participantsGPs with a clinical practice in PC in the Murcian Health Service.

methodTwo FG (with/without previous training in EBM). Using intentional sampling, 19 GPs were selected from PC professionals. The discussions were recorded on video and transcribed literally. The discussions were then, segmented, categorised and interpreted.

resultsAttitudes: EBM is useful, it helps to reduce variation in clinical practice and decreases uncertainty. Great importance is given to clinical experience and the role of the Pharmaceutical Industry and the Health Administration may have in its promotion is viewed with suspicion. Use: Its use is still limited. To consult with colleagues continues to be the main source of information. Obstacles: The major difficulties identified were the limited time it has been available, lack of experience and the language.

conclusionsAlthough GPs show a positive attitude towards EBM, there are still a few who recognise the use of consultation. The main limitation identified was lack of time in the clinic due to excessive pressure of care work. To increase its use, they proposed, more training activities, motivation by an appropriate process and reorganisation of their care work.

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Attitude of Health PersonnelEvidence-Based MedicineGeneral PracticeFocus GroupsSurveys and Questionnaires

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PMCPMC7024451

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