Is our evidence‐based practice effective? Review of 435 steroid injections given by a general practitioner over eight years
Clinical Governance: An International Journal
ISSN: 1477-7274
Article publication date: 1 December 2005
Abstract
Purpose
The purpose of this article is to review all patients having received a steroid injection for rheumatic problems in the period 1995‐2003 by one general practitioner.
Design/methodology/approach
Self‐completion questionnaire given to patients at the time of the injection to be returned after one month.
Findings
Most of the 435 patients (92 per cent) were pleased that they had received the injection. Pain was relieved better than mobility. Results for different sites were similar. Complication rates were low and many patients had further steroid injections.
Practical implications
It is feasible to collect large series reviewing the outcome of interventions in general practice. Results can be usefully compared with those obtained in randomised controlled trials.
Originality/value
This is the largest review of steroid injections carried out in a single general practice in the UK. It provides information with which others can compare their own practice and results, especially in primary care.
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Citation
Holden, J. and Wooff, E. (2005), "Is our evidence‐based practice effective? Review of 435 steroid injections given by a general practitioner over eight years", Clinical Governance: An International Journal, Vol. 10 No. 4, pp. 276-280. https://doi.org/10.1108/14777270510629327
Publisher
:Emerald Group Publishing Limited
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