ArticleBMC family practice2018
Responses to a GP survey: current controversies in diet and cardiovascular disease.
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- Physicians with self-diagnosed gadolinium deposition disease: a case series.Radiologia brasileiraArticle
- Physician Nutrition Advice and Referrals to Registered Dietitians.American journal of lifestyle medicineArticle
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Abstract
backgroundWhen advising patients on diet and health, the general practitioner (GP) makes judgements based on the evidence available. Since current evidence on diet and cardiovascular disease is conflicted and confusing, we surveyed the current consensus amongst GPs. The aim of this study was to determine the views of GPs on dietary saturated fat, carbohydrates and long chain omega-3 fatty acids in the management of cardiovascular disease.
methodAn online questionnaire inviting participants to comment on seven contentious statements on diet and cardiovascular disease. Questionnaire circulated to the 1800 members of South West Thames Faculty of the Royal College of General Practitioners (RCGP). Participants were invited to tick "Agree", "Disagree" or "Not sure" and were encouraged to add comments for each question. The results were analysed with a combination of statistical analysis and thematic analysis of comments.
resultsThere were 89 responses. Most GPs seem well aware that drug treatment alone is inadequate and that dietary advice is important. However, there was considerable disagreement about the roles of saturated fats and carbohydrates in cardiovascular disease and "Not sure" responses ranged from 12 to 40.7%. The 40.7% related to a statement on long chain omega-3 fatty acids. Analysis of comments revealed more opinions including an awareness of the need to warn patients about trans-fatty acids.
conclusionsAlthough the GP response rate was poor, responders do seem to see dietary advice as part of their role but do not consider themselves as experts. Education in this area should have a higher priority.
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