The Value of Clinical Prediction Models in General Practice: A Qualitative Study Exploring the Perspectives of People With Lived Experience of Depression and General Practitioners.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Prediction models are increasingly being used to guide clinical decision making in primary care. There is a lack of evidence exploring the views of patients and general practitioners (GPs) in primary care around their use and implementation. We aimed to better understand the perspectives of GPs and people with lived experience of depression around the use of prediction models and communication of risk in primary care.

Methods

Qualitative methods were used. Data were generated over 6 months (April to October 2022) through semi-structured interviews with 23 people with lived experience of depression and 22 GPs. A multidisciplinary research team and Patient Advisory Group were involved throughout the study. Data were analysed inductively using thematic analysis.

SUBMITTER: Moriarty AS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11655671 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature