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Primary care physicians' experience with disease management programs.

A Fernandez1, K Grumbach, K Vranizan

  • 1Primary Care Research Center, San Francisco General Hospital, San Francisco, Calif 94110, USA. aliciaf@itsa.ucsf.edu

Journal of General Internal Medicine
|April 25, 2001
PubMed
Summary

Primary care physicians generally view disease management programs positively, believing they improve patient care quality and practice satisfaction. Most physicians remain involved in patient care decisions within these programs.

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Area of Science:

  • Health Services Research
  • Primary Care Medicine
  • Chronic Disease Management

Background:

  • Disease management programs (DMPs) aim to improve care for chronic conditions.
  • Understanding primary care physicians' (PCPs) perspectives on DMPs is crucial for their effective implementation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess PCPs' perceptions of how DMPs impact their practices.
  • To evaluate the effect of DMPs on PCP-patient relationships and overall patient care quality.

Main Methods:

  • A cross-sectional mailed survey was conducted.
  • The study targeted general internists, pediatricians, and family physicians in 13 large urban California counties.
  • 538 physicians (76% response rate) completed the survey.

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Main Results:

  • 53% of physicians had DMPs available, with 178 having direct experience.
  • 75% of experienced physicians believed DMPs enhanced overall patient care quality.
  • 87% continued primary care, 70% participated in major decisions, and 48% reported increased practice satisfaction.

Conclusions:

  • PCPs generally hold favorable views of voluntary, primary care-inclusive DMPs.
  • These programs are perceived to benefit both patient care and physician practice satisfaction.