Understanding the causes of missingness in primary care: a realist review

Understanding the causes of missingness in primary care: a realist review

Abstract Background Although missed appointments in healthcare have been an area of concern for policy, practice and research, the primary focus has been on reducing single ‘situational’ missed appointments to the benefit of services. Little attention has been paid to the causes and consequences of...

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Main Authors: Calum Lindsay, David Baruffati, Mhairi Mackenzie, David A. Ellis, Michelle Major, Catherine A. O’Donnell, Sharon A. Simpson, Andrea E. Williamson, Geoff Wong
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2024-06-01
Series:BMC Medicine
Subjects:
Multiple missed appointments
Health service access
Health service equity
Candidacy
Primary care
Realist synthesis
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12916-024-03456-2

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12916-024-03456-2

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