Management of abnormal uterine bleeding by northern, rural and isolated primary care physicians: PART II: What do we need?
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Abnormal uterine bleeding (AUB) is a common problem that affects one in five women during the pre-menopausal years. It is frequently managed by family physicians, especially in northern, rural and isolated areas where severe shortage...
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doaj-36ca553845664f028a1f821dd6e8fda92020-11-25T00:32:02ZengBMCBMC Women's Health1472-68742002-11-01211110.1186/1472-6874-2-11Management of abnormal uterine bleeding by northern, rural and isolated primary care physicians: PART II: What do we need?Vigod Simone NStewart Donna E<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Abnormal uterine bleeding (AUB) is a common problem that affects one in five women during the pre-menopausal years. It is frequently managed by family physicians, especially in northern, rural and isolated areas where severe shortages of gynecologists exist.</p> <p>Methods</p> <p>We surveyed 194 family physicians in northern, rural and isolated areas of Ontario, Canada to determine their educational and resource needs for the management of AUB, with a specific focus on the relevance and feasibility of using clinical practice guidelines (CPGs).</p> <p>Results</p> <p>Most physicians surveyed did not use CPGs for the management of AUB because they did not know that such guidelines existed. The majority were interested in further education on the management of AUB through mailed CPGs and locally held training courses. A major theme among respondents was the need for more timely and effective gynecological referrals.</p> <p>Conclusion</p> <p>A one-page diagnostic and treatment algorithm for AUB would be easy to use and would place minimal restrictions on physician autonomy. As the majority of physicians had Internet access, we recommend emailing and web posting in addition to mailing this algorithm. Local, hands-on courses including options for endometrial biopsy training would also be helpful for northern, rural and isolated physicians, many of whom cannot readily take time away from their practices.</p> http://www.biomedcentral.com/1472-6874/2/11 |
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Management of abnormal uterine bleeding by northern, rural and isolated primary care physicians: PART II: What do we need? |
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<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Abnormal uterine bleeding (AUB) is a common problem that affects one in five women during the pre-menopausal years. It is frequently managed by family physicians, especially in northern, rural and isolated areas where severe shortages of gynecologists exist.</p> <p>Methods</p> <p>We surveyed 194 family physicians in northern, rural and isolated areas of Ontario, Canada to determine their educational and resource needs for the management of AUB, with a specific focus on the relevance and feasibility of using clinical practice guidelines (CPGs).</p> <p>Results</p> <p>Most physicians surveyed did not use CPGs for the management of AUB because they did not know that such guidelines existed. The majority were interested in further education on the management of AUB through mailed CPGs and locally held training courses. A major theme among respondents was the need for more timely and effective gynecological referrals.</p> <p>Conclusion</p> <p>A one-page diagnostic and treatment algorithm for AUB would be easy to use and would place minimal restrictions on physician autonomy. As the majority of physicians had Internet access, we recommend emailing and web posting in addition to mailing this algorithm. Local, hands-on courses including options for endometrial biopsy training would also be helpful for northern, rural and isolated physicians, many of whom cannot readily take time away from their practices.</p> |
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