General practitioners' perceptions of the effectiveness of medical interventions: an exploration of underlying constructs.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Many interventions shown to be effective through clinical trials are not readily implemented in clinical practice. Unfortunately, little is known regarding how clinicians construct their perceptions of the effectiveness of medical interventions. This study aims to explore general practitioners' perceptions of the nature of 'effectiveness'.

Methods

The design was qualitative in nature using the repertory grid technique to elicit the constructs underlying the perceived effectiveness of a range of medical interventions. Eight medical interventions were used as stimuli (diclophenac to reduce acute pain, cognitive behaviour therapy to treat depression, weight loss surgery to achieve weight loss, diet and exercise to prevent type 2 diabetes, statins to prevent heart dis

SUBMITTER: Vogt F 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC2827366 | biostudies-literature | 2010 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature