Browsing Research publications by Author "Friedli, K"
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Can self-care health books affect amount of contact with the primary health care team? : A randomized controlled trial in general practice
Platts, A; Mitton, R; Boniface, D; Friedli, K (2005-09)Objective: To investigate the effects of two differently styled self-care health books in general practice on the frequency and duration of patients' consultations and their views of the books. Design: Random allocation ... -
The economics of employing a counsellor in general practice : Analysis of data from a randomised controlled trial
Friedli, K; King, M B; Lloyd, M (2000-04)Background. Counselling is currently adopted in many general practices, despite limited evidence of clinical and cost effectiveness. Aim. To compare direct and indirect costs of counsellors and general practitioners (GPs) ... -
Is erectile dysfunction a marker for cardiovascular disease?
Kirby, M; Jackson, G; Betteridge, J; Friedli, K (2001-11)There is now significant evidence that erectile dysfunction (ED) can be a symptom of cardiovascular disease, and can act as a marker for disease progression. National Health Service (NHS) prescribing restrictions on ... -
Meta-analysis of data on costs from trials of counselling in primary care: using individual patient data to overcome sample size limitations in economic analyses
Bower, P; Byford, S; Barber, J; Beecham, J; Simpson, S; Friedli, K; Corney, R; King, M; Harvey, I (2003-06-07)Objective: To assess the feasibility of overcoming sample size limitations in economic analyses of clinical trials through meta-analysis of data on individual patients from multiple trials. Design: Meta-analysis of individual ... -
Psychological problems in New Zealand primary health care: a report on the pilot phase of the Mental Health and General Practice Investigation (MaGPIe)
Bushnell, J; Dowell, A; Friedli, K; McLeod, D; McMurray, K; Salmond, G; Ellis, P; Klajkovic, M; McBain, L; Salmond, G; MaGPIe Res Grp (2001-01-26)Aim. To carry out a pilot study in two regions in order to investigate prevalence of psychological problems in primary care in New Zealand. Method. General Practitioners (GPs) within two geographic regions were randomly ... -
Psychological support for patients having breast cancer surgery : Study had methodological flaws
Friedli, K; King, M (1996-08-10) -
Psychological treatments and their evaluation
Friedli, K; King, Michael B. (1998-05) -
Sex inequalities in ischaemic heart disease in primary care - Inhouse clinics may help better to manage patients with heart disease
Ramsbottom, T J; Kirby, M G; Friedli, K (2001-08-18)We read Hippisley-Cox's study showing sex inequalities in secondary prevention of ischaemic heart disease in general practice.1 We have just completed an audit of 167 of our patients with ischaemic heart disease (practice ...