Carolyn Chew‐Graham

ORCID: 0000-0002-9722-9981 · 4 papers in corpus · active 2005-2010

Study types

  • article 4

Condition tags

  • chronic_pelvic_pain 2
  • irritable_bowel_syndrome 1
article 2010
Is chronic pelvic pain a comfortable diagnosis for primary care practitioners: a qualitative study
·doi:10.1186/1471-2296-11-7

BACKGROUND: Chronic pelvic pain (CPP) has a prevalence similar to asthma and chronic back pain, but little is known about how general practitioners (GPs) and practice nurses manage women with this problem. A clearer understanding of current…

article 2007
Effectiveness of a Computerized Decision Aid in Primary Care on Decision Making and Quality of Life in Menorrhagia: Results of the MENTIP Randomized Controlled Trial
·doi:10.1177/0272989x07306785

BACKGROUND: Computerized decision aids have the potential to increase patient involvement in the decision-making process. However, most published evidence concerning the effectiveness of decision aids is from secondary care. AIM: To evaluat…

article 2007
‘How do you explain a pain that can't be seen?’: The narratives of women with chronic pelvic pain and their disengagement with the diagnostic cycle
·doi:10.1348/135910706x104076

OBJECTIVES: Chronic pelvic pain (CPP) has an adverse effect on women's quality of life. Research has suggested that many women become dissatisfied with their care and withdraw from seeking help despite continuing symptoms. The aim of this s…

article 2005
The role of primary care in the diagnosis and management of menorrhagia: a qualitative study of women with menorrhagia
·doi:10.1191/1463423605pc251oa

There is increasing emphasis on including patients in decision making about treatment. In order to do this, they need to have access to appropriate information about treatment options. The study reported here reports initial work carried ou…