Background Evaluation of outcome in general practice can be seen from different viewpoints. In this study we focus on the concepts patients use to describe the outcome of a consultation with a GP. Method Patients were interviewed within a week after a consultation with a GP. The interviews were made with 20 patients in 5 focus groups and 8 individually. They were analysed with a phenomenographic research approach. Results From the patient’s perspective, the outcome of a consultation is about cure or symptom relief, understanding, confirmation, reassurance, change in self-perception and satisfaction. Conclusion General practice consultations are often more important for patients than generally supposed. Understanding is the most basic concept.
Satisfaction is not all – patients’ perceptions of outcome of general practice consultations, a qualitative study
[Category] 대상포진,
[Article Type] Research Article
[Source] PMC
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