Objective. To describe the basis on which our knowledge of frequent attendance in general
practice rests and to propose recommendations for further research on frequent attenders …

We conducted a systematic review of the observational literature on frequent consulters in
general practice. Electronic searching identified 34 studies which met our inclusion criteria …

The present study aims to validate the Spanish version of the Hospital Anxiety and
Depression Scale (HADS) and to determine the use of this tool for screening mood and …

Test-based psychological assessment has been significantly affected by the health care
revolution in the United States during the past two decades. Despite new limitations on …

Objective: To estimate the prevalence of medically unexplained symptoms in patients who
most frequently attend outpatient services. Design: Retrospective cohort study over three …

BackgroundFrequent attenders in medical settings account for a disproportionate amount of
health-care resources. Little is known about service use and costs of secondary care in …

Research on emotion and health has tended to focus on the negative consequences of
“negative” emotions. An emerging literature has begun to explore the positive aspects of …

The concept of illness behavior was introduced to indicate the ways in which given
symptoms may be perceived, evaluated and acted upon at an individual level. Illness …

BackgroundFactors related to the outcome of depression and anxiety in primary care are not
fully understood. MethodAdult patients in general practice with depressive, anxiety or panic …

BACKGROUND: Frequent attendance in general practice increases workload and affects
doctor-patient relationships. It is a complex phenomenon, but patients' psychological …