The benefits of providing GPs with the results of a Confidential Enquiry into Asthma Deaths

Holland, Richard, Harvey, Ian and Harrison, Brian (2002) The benefits of providing GPs with the results of a Confidential Enquiry into Asthma Deaths. Primary Care Respiratory Journal, 11 (3). pp. 103-104. ISSN 1475-1534

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Abstract

Aims: Printed materials are used to change behaviour yet evidence suggests they generally have little effect. This survey investigated the impact on GPs of reports from a Confidential Enquiry into Asthma Deaths. Methods: A random sample of 1 in 4 general practitioners from East Anglia were sent a questionnaire, total = 306. 71% (218) completed the questionnaire. Results: 80% (117) of those who read reports could identify risk factors for asthma death, compared to 22% (13) of those who had not read reports. The difference (58%) was highly statistically significant, p<0.0001 (95% C.I. 44% to 69%) even after adjusting for various confounding factors including interest in asthma. Furthermore, of those who had read a report, 53% stated these had altered their management of patients. Conclusion: The findings suggest that locally-generated mailed guidance on a specific major health issue can have an important impact on knowledge and reported clinical practice.

Item Type:	Article
Faculty \ School:	Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences > Norwich Medical School
UEA Research Groups:	Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences > Research Groups > Public Health and Health Services Research (former - to 2023)
Depositing User:	EPrints Services
Date Deposited:	25 Nov 2010 11:09
Last Modified:	15 Aug 2023 14:30
URI:	https://ueaeprints.uea.ac.uk/id/eprint/12824
DOI:	10.1038/pcrj.2002.98

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