Background: Chronic constipation is a common condition seen in family practice among the
elderly and women. There is no consensus regarding its exact definition, and it may be …

It has been estimated that up to one-third of patients with diabetes mellitus use some form of
complementary and alternative medicine. Momordica charantia (bitter melon) is a popular …

Objective To describe older adults who are frequent users of primary care services and to
explore associations between the number of primary care visits per year and multiple …

Background A diagnosis of depression is common in primary care practices, but data are
lacking on the prevalence in Canadian practices. We describe the prevalence of the diagnosis …

Problem An emerging priority in medical education is the need to facilitate learners’ acquisition
of quality improvement (QI) competencies. Accreditation bodies in both Canada and the …

Purpose Rigorous comprehensive evaluations of primary healthcare (PHC) quality
improvement (QI) initiatives are lacking. This article describes the evaluation of the Quality …

Background Practice facilitation is a key component of quality improvement in primary
healthcare. Studies have reported the effectiveness of practice facilitation in improving quality …

Quality improvement (QI) programs are frequently implemented to support primary healthcare
(PHC) team development and to improve care outcomes. In Ontario, Canada, the Quality …

Background Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is mostly managed within primary
care, but there is little Canadian evidence from this setting. This study was undertaken to …

Introduction Academic writing is a core element of a successful graduate program, especially
at the doctoral level. Graduate students are expected to write in a scholarly manner for their …