The design and application of in-depth interviews in primary care research
June 2025
In-depth interviews aim to explore the lived experiences and behavioral patterns of specific social groups through detailed conversations with participants. This qualitative method is used to investigate...
The status and challenges of primary health care in China
September 2024
This article systematically reviews the development of primary healthcare (PHC) in China over the past 45 years, using data from the “China Health Statistics Yearbook” for 2010–2012, the "China Health...
Psychological and behavior investigation of Chinese residents: Concepts, practices, and prospects
September 2024
To provide researchers with a comprehensive understanding of the Psychological and Behavior Investigation of Chinese Residents (PBICR), this paper introduces its background and features from four aspects....
Governance: Perspectives of public administration, health administration, and primary care
April 2025
Primary care governance is a concrete manifestation of health governance and public governance. This discussion article explores the concepts and concerns of governance at different levels and fields...
The analysis of disease spectrum of traditional Chinese medicine of outpatient visitor to the contracted family doctor in Shenzhen community health centers
June 2024
The development plan of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) has been integrated into the national development strategy, with a focus on significantly enhancing the TCM service capabilities of primary...
Job characteristics model-based study of the intrinsic motivations for primary care practitioners
April 2024
Incentives for primary care workforce are close related to the “strengthening basic healthcare” strategy of the new health reform of China and help achieve the goals of establishing a tiered system...
Basics of designing and steps of implementing cross-sectional studies in general practice and primary care
June 2025
Cross-sectional study is one of the classic research design methods, widely applied across various clinical research. In general practice research, cross-sectional designs are frequently used to answer...
Research on continuing education for general practitioners in China over the past decade: a systematic review
December 2024
With shifts in disease patterns and the implementation of tiered healthcare, general practitioners (GPs) play a vital role in disease diagnosis and management. The rapid advancement of medical knowledge...
Quality of Family Doctor Contracted Services in Beijing from the Perspective of General Practitioners: A Semi-Structured Interview Study
September 2024
Home medicine contract service Family doctor contracted service (home medicine service) is an important measure for deepening medical reform in China, aimed at improving people's health level and the...
Demands and satisfaction for family doctor contracted services in Tianjin City: A survey based on Kano model
June 2025
Family doctor contracted services have been widely implemented across China, yet challenges remain in improving coverage and service quality....
Multimorbidity of hypertension, diabetes, and dyslipidemia and influencing factors of family function among the elderly of original residential communities of Guangzhou city
September 2024
With the global population aging at an accelerating rate, the rapid growth of the elderly population in China presents a series of health challenges, particularly in the management of chronic conditions...
Allergic-rhinitis related knowledge, diagnosis, and treatment among general practitioners in Chaoyang District, Beijing
June 2024
Allergic rhinitis (AR) is a highly prevalent chronic non-communicable disease. The research on the understanding and treatment of AR in China is mainly conducted by otorhinolaryngology specialists,...
Association of physical–mental comorbidity with cognitive decline in middle-aged and older adults in China, India and Indonesia: a multiple country large scale data cross-sectional comparative study
June 2025
Growing evidence suggests a strong association between multimorbidity and brain health in older adults. However, limited studies have examined the combined impact of physical and mental multimorbidity...
Current situation of pharmacy services in community health centers and the functioning of pharmacists in family doctor teams in Shanghai
April 2024
Currently, polypharmacy is common among residents at high risk of unsafe medication practices, partly due to a lack of medication reconciliation and comprehensive medication management. Pharmacy services,...
Comorbidity profiles and treatment patterns of osteoarthritis patients in Beijing: A cross-sectional study based on community medical records
June 2025
Osteoarthritis (OA) is a chronic disabling condition and a common comorbidity in the elderly. Community health centres in China serve as a key setting for the long-term, personalized management of OA...
The importance of factors influencing elderly using of preventive services of traditional Chinese medicine
December 2024
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) has unique advantages in preventive services, particularly for chronic disease management and active aging. Primary care serves as a crucial platform for implementing...
Research on education of graduates of bonded medical program for rural health in China: A systematic review
April 2025
The government funded bonded medical program for rural health for graduates of bonded medical program for rural health is an essential strategy to alleviate the shortage of healthcare professionals...
Chronic disease management professionals‘ COPD Knowledge: A survey in China's rural health centres
April 2024
Health professionals in rural primary care settings who engaged in non-communicable disease (NCD) management play a critical role in prevention and treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease...
Construction and application case study of a “Primary Care-focused” county health system development index
April 2024
“Focusing on primary care” is the primary principle guiding health system in China. However, there is a lack of effective measurement tools in practice....
A survey on the quality of standardized diabetes management in primary care facilities
December 2024
The rising incidence of diabetes has led China to prioritize the management of type 2 diabetes within community health services. However, there remain gaps in standardized diabetes management in primary...
Dilemma in primary care facility development:a qualitative study based on grounded theory in Guilin city
April 2024
Since the new medical reform, remarkable progress was achieved in primary care facilities in the number of consultations and essential public health service program. However, the problems including...
Analysis of the current status, challenges, and strategies of continuing professional development for graduates of rural bonded general practitioner education program in Guizhou province
June 2024
The competency of graduates of rural bonded general practice education program has attracted widespread attention. Strengthening continuing professional development is an important measure to enhance...
Research productivity of primary care and general practice scientific papers in China in 2021
September 2024
With the deepening of healthcare reform in China, research in primary care and general practice has rapidly developed in recent years, leading to a significant increase in the number of published p...