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Facilitating hepatitis B clinical management in general practice: A qualitative investigation.

Wallace J, Richmond J, Allard N, Howell J, Adamson E, Xiao Y, O'Reilly C, Hellard M

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  • Journal Australian journal of general practice

  • Published 25 May 2021

  • Volume 49

  • ISSUE 9

  • Pagination 599-604

  • DOI 10.31128/AJGP-02-20-5225

Abstract

Data from qualitative semi-structured interviews with 19 participants from primary care settings were thematically analysed.

Critical elements in providing clinical care in primary care settings were identified at an organisational and provider level. A supportive organisational culture included leadership, a multidisciplinary team approach, community engagement and cultural competency, while provider-related issues included authorisation to prescribe, access to linguistic and cultural mediators and effective relationships with relevant specialist services.

The research identified practice leadership, organisational culture and a patient focus supported hepatitis B clinical management transitioning from specialist to primary care services.