Family physicians' perceptions on how they deliver cost-effective care: a qualitative study from the Residency Research Network of Texas (RRNeT).

Background And Objectives: The aim of our study was to deepen our understanding of the factors that may explain the observational literature that more primary care physicians in an area contribute to better population health outcomes and lower health care costs.

Methods: This study used in-depth, qualitative interviewing of family physicians in both urban and rural, academic, and private practices. Interviews were initiated with a series of grand tour questions asking subjects to give examples and personal narratives demonstrating cost-effectiveness and cost inefficiencies in their own practices.

Factors influencing work interference in patients with chronic low back pain: a Residency Research Network of Texas (RRNeT) study.

Introduction: Chronic low back pain (CLBP) is a disabling and expensive condition commonly seen in family physicians' offices. A complete understanding of factors contributing to patients' return to work remains elusive.

Objective: To describe patients with CLBP seen in family physicians' offices and to explore factors interfering with return to work.