| GP management of erectile dysfunction: the impact of clinical audit and guidelines. | |
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PMID: 19893787 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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BACKGROUND: This study evaluated a clinical audit and evidence based practice guide designed to improve general practitioners' assessment and management of erectile dysfunction. METHOD: A self selected sample of 25 GPs audited their assessment and management of 1354 patients at risk of, or being treated for, erectile dysfunction. RESULTS: General practitioners reported several significant improvements across the audit period: GP initiated discussions about erectile dysfunction with 'at risk' patients nearly doubled. An 18% increase in psychological history taking with 'at risk' patients. A 19% increase in assessment of current erectile dysfunction patients' needs and preferences for treatment. Decreased specialist referrals. Increased provision of phosphodiesterase inhibitor samples. CONCLUSION: This clinical audit and practice guide was developed specifically and uniquely for GPs in Australia. Findings provide some support for the combined use of the clinical audit and practice guide to elicit positive changes in erectile dysfunction assessment and management. |
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Authors:
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Catherine N Kirby; Leon Piterman; Caroline Giles |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Australian family physician Volume: 38 ISSN: 0300-8495 ISO Abbreviation: Aust Fam Physician Publication Date: 2009 Aug |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2009-11-06 Completed Date: 2010-02-22 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0326701 Medline TA: Aust Fam Physician Country: Australia |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 637-41 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of General Practice, Monash University, Melbourne, Victoria. kirby@med.monash.edu.au |
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Australia Erectile Dysfunction* / drug therapy, therapy Evidence-Based Medicine Family Practice* Guidelines as Topic* Humans Male Medical Audit Middle Aged |
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