ArticleThe British journal of general practice : the journal of the Royal College of General Practitioners2020
The content and conduct of GP consultations for dermatology problems: a cross-sectional study.
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- Spectrum of skin diseases in Maroon villages of the Maroni area, French Guiana.International journal of dermatology · 2022Article
- How parents and children evaluate emollients for childhood eczema: a qualitative study.The British journal of general practice : the journal of the Royal College of General Practitioners · 2022Article
- Trends in Office Visits for the Five Most Common Skin Diseases in the United States.The Journal of clinical and aesthetic dermatology · 2022Review
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Abstract
backgroundSkin complaints are common in primary care, and poor outcomes in long-term conditions are often due to low adherence to treatment. Shared decision making and self-management support may help, yet there is little understanding of patient involvement or the support provided by GPs.
aimTo describe the content of primary care consultations for skin problems, including shared decision making practice, delivery of self-management advice, and follow-up. DESIGN AND
settingCross-sectional study of video-recorded UK adult GP consultations and linked data.
methodA coding tool was developed and applied to all consultations with skin problems. Shared decision making was assessed using the observer OPTION
resultsA total of 45/318 consultations (14.2%) related to one or more skin problems, which were discussed alongside other problems in 71.1% (32/45) of consultations. Of the 100 different problems discussed in these consultations, 51 were dermatological. The mean amount of time spent on skin problems in the consultations was 4 minutes 16 seconds. Medication was recommended for 66.7% (34/51) of skin problems, with low shared decision making (mean OPTION
conclusionIn this study, skin problems were usually presented alongside other complaints and resulted in a medication recommendation. Shared decision making was uncommon and self-management advice not consistently given, with re-attendance for the same problem common. GPs' training should reflect how frequently skin problems are seen and seek to improve patient involvement in decision making and support self-management.
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