Experiences of General Practitioners and Practice Support Staff Using a Health and Lifestyle Screening App in Primary Health Care: Implementation Case Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Technology-based screening of young people for mental health disorders and health compromising behaviors in general practice increases the disclosure of sensitive health issues and improves patient-centered care. However, few studies investigate how general practitioners (GPs) and practice support staff (receptionists and practice managers) integrate screening technology into their routine work, including the problems that arise and how the staff surmount them.

Objective

The aim of this study was to investigate the implementation of a health and lifestyle screening app, Check Up GP, for young people aged 14 to 25 years attending an Australian general practice.

Methods

We conducted an in-depth implementation case study of Check Up GP in one general practice

SUBMITTER: Webb MJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5941099 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature