Related Experiment Video
Updated: Feb 2, 2026
05:26
Enactive Phenomenological Approach to the Trier Social Stress Test: A Mixed Methods Point of View
Published on: January 7, 2019
7.2K
Gut Feelings Questionnaire in daily practice: a feasibility study using a mixed-methods approach in three European
Marie Barais1, Margje W J van de Wiel2, Nicolas Groell1
1Department of General Practice, EA 7479 SPURBO, Faculté de Médecine et des Sciences de la Santé, Université de Bretagne Occidentale, Brest, France.
BMJ Open
|November 11, 2018
Summary
The Gut Feelings Questionnaire (GFQ) is a practical tool for assessing general practitioners' (GPs) diagnostic reasoning. This study found the GFQ feasible for real-world use, with GPs experiencing gut feelings in 23-31% of consultations.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Diagnostic Reasoning
- Primary Care Research
Background:
- The Gut Feelings Questionnaire (GFQ) assesses 'sense of alarm' and 'sense of reassurance' in diagnostic reasoning.
- Its utility in real-world general practice settings needed validation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To test the GFQ's feasibility and practicality in general practitioners (GPs) across three countries.
- To determine the prevalence of GPs' gut feelings (alarm and reassurance) during patient consultations.
Main Methods:
- A think-aloud study with 24 Dutch GPs, trainees, and clerks using case vignettes.
- A two-phase feasibility study with 42-60 French, Dutch, and Belgian GPs using real patient consultations.
- Mixed-methods approach including questionnaires and interviews.
Main Results:
- The modified GFQ was easy to use in daily practice.
- GPs' sense of alarm occurred in 23%-31% of consultations.
- The GFQ proved feasible and practical for observational studies.
Conclusions:
- The final version of the GFQ is a feasible and practical tool for prospective observational studies.
- Minor adaptations improved the GFQ's usability in daily practice.
- The study provides prevalence data for GPs' gut feelings in diagnostic reasoning.
Related Concept Videos
01:17Classical Conditioning in Daily Life
2.2K
Classical conditioning, a fundamental principle of associative learning, explains various phenomena observed in daily life, such as fear development, the placebo effect, taste aversion, and drug habituation. These applications demonstrate the profound impact of associative learning on human behavior and physiological responses.
John B. Watson and Rosalie Rayner famously demonstrated the development of fear through classical conditioning in their experiment with Little Albert. They paired the...
John B. Watson and Rosalie Rayner famously demonstrated the development of fear through classical conditioning in their experiment with Little Albert. They paired the...
2.2K
01:30Mixing Concrete
386
Concrete mixing ensures a homogenous blend where aggregates are well-coated with cement paste. Concrete mixing is typically done using two main types of mixers: batch and continuous. Batch mixers handle one batch at a time, thoroughly combining materials before discharging and receiving the next batch. In contrast, continuous mixers receive a steady flow of ingredients, mixing them consistently and discharging without interruption. Within batch mixers, tilting drum mixers mix with internal...
386
01:19Mixing Time
481
The concept of mixing time is significant in producing a uniform concrete mix with the required strength. The mixing period starts once all components are in the mixer. Initially, the mixer is charged with 10% of the water, followed by the consistent addition of solids and then 80% of the water. The remaining water is added later, within the first quarter of the mixing period. The minimum mixing time varies according to the mixer's capacity; for example, mixers with up to 1 cubic yard...
481
01:26Ready Mixed Concrete
369
Ready-mixed concrete, also known as pre-mixed concrete, is prepared in a centralized plant and then transported in trucks to construction sites where it is ready for placement. This type of concrete is categorized into central-mixed, truck-mixed (or transit-mixed), and shrink-mixed. Central-mixed concrete is entirely prepared at a plant and moved to the site in agitator trucks that rotate at a speed of 2 to 6 rpm. Truck-mixed concrete, on the other hand, has the ingredients batched at the plant...
369
01:23Types of Biopharmaceutical Studies: Controlled and Non-Controlled Approaches
471
Biopharmaceutical studies constitute a vital field aiming to enhance drug delivery methods and refine therapeutic approaches, drawing upon diverse interdisciplinary knowledge. In research methodologies, the choice between controlled and non-controlled studies significantly influences the study's reliability and accuracy.
Non-controlled studies, commonly employed for initial exploration, lack a control group, rendering them susceptible to biases and external influences. In contrast,...
Non-controlled studies, commonly employed for initial exploration, lack a control group, rendering them susceptible to biases and external influences. In contrast,...
471
01:16Characteristics of Practical Op Amps
864
A difference amplifier, a crucial component in numerous electronic devices, ideally amplifies only the difference-mode signal, which is the difference between two input signals. However, in practical circuits, the output voltage depends on both the differential gain and the common-mode gain.
The ratio of differential gain to the common-mode gain is defined as the common-mode rejection ratio (CMRR). This ratio quantifies the ability of operational amplifiers (op-amps) to reject common-mode...
The ratio of differential gain to the common-mode gain is defined as the common-mode rejection ratio (CMRR). This ratio quantifies the ability of operational amplifiers (op-amps) to reject common-mode...
864