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The status and challenges of primary health care in China

This article systematically reviews the development of primary healthcare (PHC) in China over the past 45 years, using data from the “China Health Statistics Yearbook” for 2010–2012, the "China Health...

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Psychological and behavior investigation of Chinese residents: Concepts, practices, and prospects

To provide researchers with a comprehensive understanding of the Psychological and Behavior Investigation of Chinese Residents (PBICR), this paper introduces its background and features from four aspects....

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Job characteristics model-based study of the intrinsic motivations for primary care practitioners

Incentives for primary care workforce are close related to the “strengthening basic healthcare” strategy of the new health reform of China and help achieve the goals of establishing a tiered system...

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The analysis of disease spectrum of traditional Chinese medicine of outpatient visitor to the contracted family doctor in Shenzhen community health centers

The development plan of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) has been integrated into the national development strategy, with a focus on significantly enhancing the TCM service capabilities of primary...

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Multiple realization pathways of county-level medical alliances to improve service capacity:A fuzzy set qualitative comparative analysis

The long-standing dilemma of difficulties in the improvement of primary care in China has led to county-level medical alliances reforms in various regions throughout the country....

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Prevalence of depression and its influencing factors in Chinese older population: A Meta-analysis

China has become an aged society so that the health status of older population is gaining increasing concern by the researchers overall. Depression especially attracted attention because it impairs...

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Current situation of family doctor contracting program: A survey of the perspective of general practitioners

Research on family doctor contract services has predominantly focused on residents, with limited attention to the general practitioners (GPs) regarding the current situation of family doctor team c...

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Allergic-rhinitis related knowledge, diagnosis, and treatment among general practitioners in Chaoyang District, Beijing

Allergic rhinitis (AR) is a highly prevalent chronic non-communicable disease. The research on the understanding and treatment of AR in China is mainly conducted by otorhinolaryngology specialists,...

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Current situation of pharmacy services in community health centers and the functioning of pharmacists in family doctor teams in Shanghai

Currently, polypharmacy is common among residents at high risk of unsafe medication practices, partly due to a lack of medication reconciliation and comprehensive medication management. Pharmacy services,...

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Osteoporosis in community-dwelling older adults: Prevalence and prevention and control strategies in general practice

The rising number of people with osteoporosis and with low bone mass presents significant challenges to community-based prevention and treatment efforts for osteoporosis...

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Multimorbidity of hypertension, diabetes, and dyslipidemia and influencing factors of family function among the elderly of original residential communities of Guangzhou city

With the global population aging at an accelerating rate, the rapid growth of the elderly population in China presents a series of health challenges, particularly in the management of chronic conditions...

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Correlation between habits of using online health information and e-health literacy in middle-aged and older Chinese adults

Along with increased online dependency of supplying and obtaining health knowledge, e-health literacy emerges as one of essential skills for people with chronic diseases....

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Choosing health facilities and impact factors of the choice in context of tiered medical system: A questionnaire survey of opinions of patients with multi-morbidity

In recent years, there has been limited research in China on the behavior of patients with multi-morbidity in choosing healthcare facilities under tiered medical system. Exploring the pattern of their...

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Research productivity of primary care and general practice scientific papers in China in 2021

With the deepening of healthcare reform in China, research in primary care and general practice has rapidly developed in recent years, leading to a significant increase in the number of published p...

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Analysis of the current status, challenges, and strategies of continuing professional development for graduates of rural bonded general practitioner education program in Guizhou province

The competency of graduates of rural bonded general practice education program has attracted widespread attention. Strengthening continuing professional development is an important measure to enhance...

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Study on the long-term and short-term effects of community-based health self-management group activities on comprehensive control of type 2 diabetes

Diabetes self-management is an important measure to reduce the adverse impact of the disease and improve the outcome in patients with diabetes. Existing diabetes self-management studies mainly focus...

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A calculation of capitation-based payment standardto chronic disease cases in primary care settings

Outpatient medical care payment play a pivotal role in the reform of medical insurance payment methods. With ongoing reforms in China, a variety of payment strategies, including capitation and the ambulatory...

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A study on multimorbidity patterns, Inpatient care utilization, and associated factors in inpatients with Multimorbidity in township health centers of Guangxi

The epidemiology of multimorbidity, inpatient care utilization, and associated factors among inpatients in rural primary health care facilities in China remains unclear, hindering effective prevention...

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Chronic disease management professionals‘ COPD Knowledge: A survey in China's rural health centres

Health professionals in rural primary care settings who engaged in non-communicable disease (NCD) management play a critical role in prevention and treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease...

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The importance of factors influencing elderly using of preventive services of traditional Chinese medicine

Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) has unique advantages in preventive services, particularly for chronic disease management and active aging. Primary care serves as a crucial platform for implementing...

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Prevalence and associated factors of potentially inappropriate medication in community-dwelling older adults in china: A meta-analysis

With the aging of the population, the prevalence of multimorbidity and polypharmacy is more common among older adults. This increase may heighten the risk of potentially inappropriate medication (PIM),...

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Applying the consensus reporting items for studies in primary care checklist to improve reporting quality in primary care research in China

In 2023, the Consensus Reporting Items for Studies in Primary Care (CRISP) Working Group introduced a consensus checklist aimed at enhancing the quality, practicality, and dissemination of research...

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Quality of Family Doctor Contracted Services in Beijing from the Perspective of General Practitioners: A Semi-Structured Interview Study

Home medicine contract service Family doctor contracted service (home medicine service) is an important measure for deepening medical reform in China, aimed at improving people's health level and the...

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