Journal article
Understanding diagnosis and management of dementia and guideline implementation in general practice: A qualitative study using the theoretical domains framework
K Murphy, DA O'Connor, CJ Browning, SD French, S Michie, JJ Francis, GM Russell, B Workman, L Flicker, MP Eccles, SE Green
Implementation Science | Published : 2014
Open access
Abstract
Background: Dementia is a growing problem, causing substantial burden for patients, their families, and society. General practitioners (GPs) play an important role in diagnosing and managing dementia; however, there are gaps between recommended and current practice. The aim of this study was to explore GPs' reported practice in diagnosing and managing dementia and to describe, in theoretical terms, the proposed explanations for practice that was and was not consistent with evidence-based guidelines.Methods: Semi-structured interviews were conducted with GPs in Victoria, Australia. The Theoretical Domains Framework (TDF) guided data collection and analysis. Interviews explored the factors hin..
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Awarded by National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Acknowledgements
This project was funded by an Australian National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) Dementia Research Grant (491104). DAO is supported by an Australian NHMRC Public Health Fellowship (606726). SDF is supported by an Australian NHMRC Primary Care Fellowship (567071). All other authors are funded by their own institutions. We are grateful to the general practitioners who participated in this study for their contribution. We are grateful to Marije Bosch for assisting with coding a subset of transcripts. We acknowledge the contribution provided by the IRIS Study Group and the IRIS Advisory Committee.