Facilitating hepatitis B clinical management in general practice A qualitative investigation

Abstract

Background Primary care services are recognised in consecutive national hepatitis B strategies as priority settings for clinically managing hepatitis B. In 2015, authorised general practitioners were able to prescribe hepatitis B therapy, thereby increasing access to medication that reduces hepatitis B-related mortality. The aim of this study was to identify elements supporting hepatitis B-related clinical management in primary care settings. Methods Data from qualitative semi-structured interviews with 19 participants from primary care settings were thematically analysed. Results Critical elements in providing clinical care in primary care settings were identified at an organisational and p..