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Open Access 01-12-2017 | Research article

General practitioners’ perspectives on a proposed new model of service delivery for primary care management of knee osteoarthritis: a qualitative study

Authors: Thorlene Egerton, Rachel Nelligan, Jenny Setchell, Lou Atkins, Kim L. Bennell

Published in: BMC Primary Care | Issue 1/2017

Abstract

Background

Effective management of people with knee osteoarthritis (OA) requires development of new models of care, and successful implementation relies on engagement of general practitioners (GPs). This study used a qualitative methodology to identify potential factors influencing GPs’ engagement with a proposed new model of service delivery to provide evidence-based care for patients with knee OA and achieve better patient outcomes.

Methods

Semi-structured telephone interviews with 11 GPs were conducted. Based on a theoretical model of behaviour, interview questions were designed to elicit perspectives on a remotely-delivered (telephone-based) service to support behaviour change and self-management for patients with knee OA, with a focus on exercise and weight loss. Transcripts were analysed using an inductive thematic approach, and GPs’ opinions were organised using the APEASE (affordability, practicability, effectiveness, acceptability, safety/side effects and equity) criteria as themes.

Results

GPs expressed concerns about potential for confusion, incongruence of information and advice, disconnect with other schemes and initiatives, loss of control of patient care, lack of belief in the need and benefits of proposed service, resistance to change because of lack of familiarity with the procedures and the service, and reluctance to trust in the skills and abilities of the health professionals providing the care support. GPs also recognised the potential benefits of the extra support for patients, and improved access for remote patients to clinicians with specialist knowledge.

Conclusion

The findings can be used to optimise implementation and engagement with a remotely-delivered ‘care support team’ model by GPs.

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Title: General practitioners’ perspectives on a proposed new model of service delivery for primary care management of knee osteoarthritis: a qualitative study
Authors: Thorlene Egerton
Rachel Nelligan
Jenny Setchell
Lou Atkins
Kim L. Bennell
Publication date: 01-12-2017
Publisher: BioMed Central
Published in: BMC Primary Care / Issue 1/2017
Electronic ISSN: 2731-4553
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1186/s12875-017-0656-7

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General practitioners’ perspectives on a proposed new model of service delivery for primary care management of knee osteoarthritis: a qualitative study

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