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Research paper thumbnail of Evidence-based treatment in family practice

OBJECTIVE To evaluate the strength of evidence for treatments for premenstrual syndrome (PMS) and... more OBJECTIVE To evaluate the strength of evidence for treatments for premenstrual syndrome (PMS) and to derive a set of practical guidelines for managing PMS in family practice. QUALITY OF EVIDENCE An advanced MEDLINE search was conducted from January 1990 to December 2001. The Cochrane Library and personal contacts were also used. Quality of evidence in studies ranged from level I to level III, depending on the intervention. MAIN MESSAGE Good scientific evidence shows that calcium carbonate (1200 mg/d) and selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors are effective treatments for PMS. The most commonly used therapies (including vitamin B6, evening primrose oil, and oral contraceptives) are based on inconclusive evidence. Other treatments for which there is inconclusive evidence include aerobic exercise, stress reduction, cognitive therapy, spironolactone, magnesium, nonsteroidal anti-inflammator y drugs, various hormonal regimens, and a complex carbohydrate–rich diet. Although evidence for ...

Research paper thumbnail of What women expect of family physicians as maternity care providers

Canadian family physician Médecin de famille canadien, 2007

To explore women's expectations and experiences of family physicians as maternity care provid... more To explore women's expectations and experiences of family physicians as maternity care providers. In-depth semistructured one-on-one interviews were conducted at 36 weeks' gestation and at 6 weeks postpartum. Family practices in Halifax, NS. Five female family physicians recruited a total of 6 low-risk primigravida women. Five of the 6 women completed follow-up interviews. Interviews lasting 1 to 2 hours were conducted using an unstructured interview guide. Interviews were audiotaped and transcribed verbatim. Data were analyzed using a grounded-theory approach. Women's expectations fell into 4 main categories: informational support, emotional support, advocacy, and competent professional care. Women's expectations of physicians were consistent in some areas and varied in others. All women expected their physicians to communicate information about their medical care, listen to and respect their wishes, and provide them with competent medical care. Some women expected ...

Research paper thumbnail of Premenstrual syndrome. Evidence-based treatment in family practice

Canadian family physician Médecin de famille canadien, 2002

To evaluate the strength of evidence for treatments for premenstrual syndrome (PMS) and to derive... more To evaluate the strength of evidence for treatments for premenstrual syndrome (PMS) and to derive a set of practical guidelines for managing PMS in family practice. An advanced MEDLINE search was conducted from January 1990 to December 2001. The Cochrane Library and personal contacts were also used. Quality of evidence in studies ranged from level I to level III, depending on the intervention. Good scientific evidence shows that calcium carbonate (1200 mg/d) and selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors are effective treatments for PMS. The most commonly used therapies (including vitamin B6, evening primrose oil, and oral contraceptives) are based on inconclusive evidence. Other treatments for which there is inconclusive evidence include aerobic exercise, stress reduction, cognitive therapy, spironolactone, magnesium, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, various hormonal regimens, and a complex carbohydrate-rich diet. Although evidence for them is inconclusive, it is reasonable to re...

Research paper thumbnail of Evidence-based treatment in family practice

OBJECTIVE To evaluate the strength of evidence for treatments for premenstrual syndrome (PMS) and... more OBJECTIVE To evaluate the strength of evidence for treatments for premenstrual syndrome (PMS) and to derive a set of practical guidelines for managing PMS in family practice. QUALITY OF EVIDENCE An advanced MEDLINE search was conducted from January 1990 to December 2001. The Cochrane Library and personal contacts were also used. Quality of evidence in studies ranged from level I to level III, depending on the intervention. MAIN MESSAGE Good scientific evidence shows that calcium carbonate (1200 mg/d) and selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors are effective treatments for PMS. The most commonly used therapies (including vitamin B6, evening primrose oil, and oral contraceptives) are based on inconclusive evidence. Other treatments for which there is inconclusive evidence include aerobic exercise, stress reduction, cognitive therapy, spironolactone, magnesium, nonsteroidal anti-inflammator y drugs, various hormonal regimens, and a complex carbohydrate–rich diet. Although evidence for ...

Research paper thumbnail of What women expect of family physicians as maternity care providers

Canadian family physician Médecin de famille canadien, 2007

To explore women's expectations and experiences of family physicians as maternity care provid... more To explore women's expectations and experiences of family physicians as maternity care providers. In-depth semistructured one-on-one interviews were conducted at 36 weeks' gestation and at 6 weeks postpartum. Family practices in Halifax, NS. Five female family physicians recruited a total of 6 low-risk primigravida women. Five of the 6 women completed follow-up interviews. Interviews lasting 1 to 2 hours were conducted using an unstructured interview guide. Interviews were audiotaped and transcribed verbatim. Data were analyzed using a grounded-theory approach. Women's expectations fell into 4 main categories: informational support, emotional support, advocacy, and competent professional care. Women's expectations of physicians were consistent in some areas and varied in others. All women expected their physicians to communicate information about their medical care, listen to and respect their wishes, and provide them with competent medical care. Some women expected ...

Research paper thumbnail of Premenstrual syndrome. Evidence-based treatment in family practice

Canadian family physician Médecin de famille canadien, 2002

To evaluate the strength of evidence for treatments for premenstrual syndrome (PMS) and to derive... more To evaluate the strength of evidence for treatments for premenstrual syndrome (PMS) and to derive a set of practical guidelines for managing PMS in family practice. An advanced MEDLINE search was conducted from January 1990 to December 2001. The Cochrane Library and personal contacts were also used. Quality of evidence in studies ranged from level I to level III, depending on the intervention. Good scientific evidence shows that calcium carbonate (1200 mg/d) and selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors are effective treatments for PMS. The most commonly used therapies (including vitamin B6, evening primrose oil, and oral contraceptives) are based on inconclusive evidence. Other treatments for which there is inconclusive evidence include aerobic exercise, stress reduction, cognitive therapy, spironolactone, magnesium, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, various hormonal regimens, and a complex carbohydrate-rich diet. Although evidence for them is inconclusive, it is reasonable to re...