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| Bes, J.M., Verheij, R.A., Knottnerus, B.J., Hek, K. The impact of tinnitus on Dutch general practices: a retrospective study using routine healthcare data. PLoS One: 2024, 19(11), p. Art. nr. e0313630.

… symptom and potentially affecting the accessibility of care. The aim of this retrospective study is twofold; … records data from general practices participating in Nivel Primary Care Database were used to describe trends in age- … records data from general practices participating in Nivel Primary Care Database were used to describe trends in age- …

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| Dronkelaar, C. van, Meijer, W. Infographic. Patients with unintended weight loss or malnutrition with dietetic treatment in primary care setting over 2020, 2021 and 2022. Utrecht: Nivel, 2024. 1 p.

… are shown, all based on data collected within the Nivel Primary Care Database. … In the years 2020, 2021 and 2022, there was … are shown, all based on data collected within the Nivel Primary Care Database. … Dronkelaar, C. van, Meijer, W. …

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| Merdrignac, L., Laniece Delaunay, C., Verdasca, N., Vega-Piris, L., O'Donnell, J., Sève, N., Trobajo-Sanmartín, C., Buda, S., Hooiveld, M., Rodrigues, A.P., Túri, G., Latorre-Margalef, N., Mlinarić, I., Lazar, M., Maurel, M., Castrillejo, D., Bennett, C., Rameix-Welti, M.A., Martínez-Baz, I., Dürrwald, R., Meijer, A., Melo, A., Oroszi, B., Samuelsson Hagey, T., Kurečić Filipović, S., Dijkstra, F., Gómez, V., Bacci, S., Kaczmarek, M., Kissling, E. Effectiveness of XBB.1.5 vaccines against symptomatic SARS-CoV-2 infection in older adults during the JN.1 lineage-predominant period, European VEBIS Primary Care Multicentre Study, 20 November 2023-1 March 2024 Influenza and Other Respiratory Viruses: 2024, 18(11), p. Art. nr. e70009.

… European multi-country test-negative case-control study at primary care level. We estimated VE adjusted by study site, age, sex, … European multi-country test-negative case-control study at primary care level. We estimated VE adjusted by study site, …

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| Rechel, B., Durvy, B., Figueiredo Augusto, G., Aujoulat, I., Behmane, D., Bensadon, A.C., Burke, S., D'Agostino, M., Davidovics, K., Dayan, M., De Belvis, A.G., Jong, J. de, Dubas-Jakóbczyk, K., Fronteira, I., Gabriel, E., Greco, G., Groenewegen, P., Smith Jervelund, S., Kantaris, M., Kroneman, M., Farkas-Lainscak, J., Maurice, B., Mac Conghail, L., Murauskiene, L., Poldrugovac, M., Rákosy, Z., Scintee, S.G., Sowada, C., Turblin, F., Vankova, D., Velkey, Z., Vladescu, C., Vocanec, D., Vrangbæk, K., Wünscher, J., Ylitörmanen, T. Primary prevention in hospitals in 20 high-income countries in Europe - A case of not "Making Every Contact Count"? Health Policy: 2024, 151, p. Art. nr. 105199.

… Objective and method This article provides a snapshot of primary prevention activities in hospitals in 20 European … (15), there are no systematic national policies on primary prevention in hospitals. Five countries (Cyprus, … or less populated districts host providers of primary care. In two of the five countries with systematic national …

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| Valderas, J.M., Porter, I., Martin-Delgado, J., Rijken, M., Jong, J. de, Groene, O., Bloemeke-Cammin, J., Suñol, R., Williams, R., Ballester, M., Bienassis, K. de, Kendir, C., Guanais, F., Boer, D. de, Berg, M. van den. Development of the Patient-Reported Indicator Surveys (PaRIS) conceptual framework to monitor and improve the performance of primary care for people living with chronic conditions. BMJ Quality & Safety: 2024

… (PaRIS) initiative aims to support countries in improving care for people living with chronic conditions by collecting … on how people experience the quality and performance of primary and (generalist) ambulatory care services. This paper … on how people experience the quality and performance of primary and (generalist) ambulatory care services. This paper …

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| Wit, R.F., Groot, K. de, Bruijn, E.H.M.L. de, Batenburg, R.S., Francke, A.L. Future proof competencies for nurses working in primary care; a mixed methods study. European Journal of Public Health: 2024, 34(Suppl. 3)

… those provided by nurses, are challenged by the increasing care demands of an ageing population and people with chronic … and engaging relatives in care. This study aimed to assess primary care registered nurses’ (RNs) time allocation to … professionals could support future proof nursing in primary care. Key messages • Nurses demonstrate resilience in …

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| Renckens, S.C., Pasman, H.R., Veldhuijzen, N.J., Onwuteaka-Philipsen, B.D. The provision of bereavement care by general practitioners: data from a sentinel network. BMC Primary Care: 2024, 25(1), p. Art. nr. 378.

… information exists regarding the prevalence of bereavement care provision by general practitioners (GPs) and in what … this. Insights into the current practice of bereavement care provision by GPs can highlight areas for improvement of … general practitioners: data from a sentinel network. BMC Primary Care : 2024, 25(1), p. Art. nr. 378. … The provision …

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| Lieffering, A.S., Ramerman, L., Hommes, J.E., Rakhorst, H.A., Mureau, M.A.M., Hulst, R.R.W.J. van der, Verheij, R.A. Health symptoms and cosmetic silicone breast implants: a retrospective cohort study. Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery: 2024, 99, p. 506-514.

… the data from the Dutch Breast Implant Registry and Nivel Primary Care Database. A total of 688 women with cosmetic SBIs were … the data from the Dutch Breast Implant Registry and Nivel Primary Care Database. A total of 688 women with cosmetic …

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| Laarman, C., Vanhommerig, J., Summeren, J. van, Hooiveld, M., Meijer, A., Teirlinck, A., Stelma, F. Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) associated primary care incidence estimates in adults aged 50 years and older in the Netherlands; 2016-2019. Utrecht: Nivel, 2024. 16 p.

… via the national virological sentinel surveillance in primary care. To estimate the total number of adults that consulted … These estimates on RSV infection among adults in primary care will help policymakers in making decisions on …

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| Rijpkema, C., Knottnerus, B.J., Hoek, R. van den, Bosman, L., Dijk, L. van, Verheij, R.A., Bos, I. Care needs of patients with the post-COVID syndrome in Dutch general practice: an interview study among patients and general practitioners BMC Primary Care: 2024, 25, p. Art. nr. 355.

… types of PCS patients could contribute to more appropriate care. Acknowledgement of PCS by GPs as a real syndrome is … types of PCS patients could contribute to more appropriate care. Acknowledgement of PCS by GPs as a real syndrome is … study among patients and general practitioners BMC Primary Care : 2024, 25, p. Art. nr. 355. … Care needs of …

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| Rahmon, I., Bosmans, M., Baliatsas, C., Hooiveld, M., Marra, E., Dückers, M. COVID-19 health impact: a use case for syndromic surveillance system monitoring based on primary care patient registries in the Netherlands. JMIR Public Health and Surveillance: 2024, 10, p. Art. nr. e53368.

… the use of an existing syndromic surveillance system in primary care during a first series of quarterly cross-sectional … monitoring cycles, targeting health problems presented in primary care among Dutch youth since August 2021. Methods …

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| Keuper, J., Tuyl, L.H.D. van, Geit, E. de, Rijpkema, C., Vis, E., Batenburg, R., Verheij, R. The impact of eHealth use on general practice workload in the pre-COVID-19 era: a systematic review. BMC Health Services Research: 2024, 24(1), p. Art. nr. 1099.

… including labor shortages and increasing workloads among primary care professionals, who serve as the first point of contact … including labor shortages and increasing workloads among primary care professionals, who serve as the first point of …

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| Lemmens, C.M.C., Mostert, J., Vanhommerig, J.W., Knottnerus, B., Jong, B. de. Comorbidities in multiple sclerosis patients within general practices in The Netherlands. Multiple Sclerosis Journal: 2024, 30(3 suppl.), p. 1174-1175. Abstract meeting of the 40th Congress of the European Committee for Treatment and Research in Multiple Sclerosis (ECTRIMS), 18-20 September 2024, Copenhagen, Denmark

… database analysis was conducted using the 2019 Dutch Nivel-Primary Care Database, assessing comorbidities in MS patients versus … with MS were matched with 15,103 control patients in a primary care database. A heightened prevalence of comorbid …

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| Heins, M.J., Spreeuwenberg, P., Caini, S., Hooiveld, M., Meijer, A., Paget, J. Measuring the impact of influenza vaccination in the Netherlands using retrospective observational primary care, hospitalisation and mortality data. Vaccine: 2024, 42(26), p. Art. nr. 126244.

… in the Netherlands using retrospective observational primary care, hospitalisation and mortality data. Vaccine : 2024, … in the Netherlands using retrospective observational primary care, hospitalisation and mortality data. … Griep …

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| Bischoff, E., Dam, M. ten, Dipten, C. van, Dorgelo, A., Gansevoort, R., Heins, M., Knottnerus, B., Stel, V., Vart, P. Facts and figures about chronic kidney disease in the Netherlands 2024. Groningen: UMC Groningen, 2024. 39 p.

… kidney disease in people 18 years and older registered in primary care in the Netherlands. The report also presents the … kidney disease in people 18 years and older registered in primary care in the Netherlands. The report also presents the …

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| Vanhommerig, J., Knottnerus, B. Diabetes mellitus type 1 en type 2 in Nederland: comorbiditeit in 2022. Utrecht: Nivel, 2024. 14 p.

… volgens de zogenaamde International Classification of Primary Care (ICPC)-1. Deze diagnose codes zijn gebundeld in …

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| Gerards, M.H.G., Slotegraaf, A.I., Verburg, A.C., Kruizenga, H.M., Cup, E.H.C., Kalf, J.G., Lenssen, A.F., Meijer, W.M., Ben, Â.J. One-year evaluation of people recovering from COVID-19 receiving allied primary healthcare: a nationwide prospective cohort study. Annals of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine: 2024, 67(7), p. Art. nr. 101874.

… disease 2019 (COVID-19) and costs of treatment by primary care allied health professionals. Objectives The study … of participants recovering from COVID-19 who visited a primary care allied health professional. It also aimed to …

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| Heemskerk, S., Heuvel, L. van, Asey, T., Bangert, M., Kramer, R., Paget, J., Summeren, J. van. Disease burden of RSV infections and bronchiolitis in young children ( 5 Years) in primary care and emergency departments: a systematic literature review Influenza and Other Respiratory Viruses: 2024, 18(8), p. Art. nr. e13344.

… Limited data are available on RSV disease burden in primary care and emergency departments (EDs). This review synthesizes … rates of RSV infections in young children ( < 5 years) in primary care and EDs. Methods A systematic literature review …

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| Heide, I. van der, Lambert, M., Hansen, J. Mapping Long COVID across the EU: definitions, guidelines, and surveillance systems in EU Member States: final report. Luxembourg: European Union, 2024. 39 p.

… as PubMed, national public health institutes, Long COVID primary care and medical specialist associations, patient … a multidisciplinary approach, a central role for primary care, and the focus on rehabilitation. Some …

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| Gravesteijn, B.Y., Boderie, N.W., Akker, T. van den, Bertens, L.C.M., Bloemenkamp, K., Burgos Ochoa, L., Jonge, A. de, Kazemier, B.M., Klein, P.P.F., Kwint-Reijnders, I., Labrecque, J.A., Mol, B.W., Obermann-Borst, S.A., Peters, L., Ravelli, A.C.J., Rosman, A., Been, J.V., Groot, C.J. de, Ramerman, L. Effect of COVID-19 lockdown on maternity care and maternal outcome in the Netherlands: a national quasi-experimental study. Public Health: 2024, 235, p. 15-25.

… pandemic and associated lockdowns disrupted health care worldwide. High-income countries observed a decrease in … 2010-2020 were included. In births starting in midwife-led primary care, we assessed the effect of lockdown on provision … births to women who started labour in midwife-led primary care (49%) more often ended at home (27% …

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| Claessens, D., Vervloet, M., Boudewijns, E.A., Keijsers, L.C.E.M., Gidding-Slok, A.H.M., Schayck, O.C.P. van, Winkens, B., Dijk, L. van. Process evaluation of the implementation of the assessment of burden of chronic conditions tool in Dutch primary care – lessons from a qualitative implementation study. BMC Health Services Research: 2024, 24, p. Art. nr. 827.

… is developed to facilitate a personalized approach to care in the patient-healthcare provider (HCP) conversation … the implementation of the ABCC-tool by HCPs in Dutch primary care. Methods This study is the process evaluation of … the implementation of the ABCC-tool by HCPs in Dutch primary care. Methods This study is the process evaluation of …

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| Kempen, T.G.H., Benaissa, Y., Molema, H., Valk, L.E., Hazen, A.C.M., Heringa, M., Kwint, H.F., Zwart, D.L.M., Kälvemark Sporrong, S., Stewart, D., Dijk, L. van. Pharmacists’ current and potential prescribing roles in primary care in the Netherlands: a case study. Journal of Interprofessional Care: 2024, 38(5), p. 787-798.

… prescribing rights to improve quality and accessibility of care and reduce physician workload. This case study explored … current roles in and potential for prescribing in primary care in the Netherlands, where prescribing rights for … current roles in and potential for prescribing in primary care in the Netherlands, where prescribing rights for …

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| Laniece Delaunay, C., Melo, A., Maurel, M., Mazagatos, C., Goerlitz, L., O'Donnell, J., Oroszi, B., Sève, N., Rodrigues, A.P., Martínez-Baz, I., Meijer, A., Mlinarić, I., Latorre-Margalef, N., Lazar, M., Pérez-Gimeno, G., Dürrwald, R., Bennett, C., Túri, G., Rameix-Welti, M.A., Guiomar, R., Castilla, J., Hooiveld, M., Kurečić Filipović, S., Samuelsson Hagey, T., Dijkstra, F., Borges, V., Ramos Marín, V., Bacci, S., Kaczmarek, M., Kissling, E. Corrigendum to "Effectiveness of COVID-19 vaccines administered in the 2023 autumnal campaigns in Europe: Results from the VEBIS primary care test-negative design study, September 2023-January 2024" [Vaccine 42 (19) (2024). Vaccine: 2024

… and recruitment information, by study site, VEBIS primary care study, September 2023–January 2024 … The authors regret … and recruitment information, by study site, VEBIS primary care study, September 2023–January 2024 … Laniece …

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| Holthuis, E.I., Heins, M.J., Houdt, W.J. van, Haas, R.L., Overbeek, J.A., Olde Hartman, T.C., Uijen, A.A., Wee, L., Graaf, W.T.A. van der, Husson, O. Improving diagnosis and care for patients with sarcoma: do real-world general practitioners data and prospective data collections have a place next to clinical trials? JCO Clinical Cancer Informatics: 2024, 8, p. Art. nr. e2400054.

… of consultation frequency and presenting symptoms in primary care before a sarcoma diagnosis. In addition, alternative … the follow-up/survivorship phase, examining EHR from primary and secondary care can provide valuable insights into …

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| Laniece Delaunay, C., Mazagatos, C., Martínez-Baz, I., Túri, G., Goerlitz, L., Domegan, L., Meijer, A., Rodriguis, A.P., Sève, N., Ilić, M., Latorre-Margalef, N., Lazar, M., Maurel, M., Melo, A., Andreu Ivorra, B., Casado, I., Horváth, J.K., Buda, S., Bennett, C., Lange, M. de, Guiomar, R., Enouf, V., Mlinarić, I., Samuelsson Hagey, T., Dinu, S., Rumayor, M., Castilla, J., Oroszi, B., Dürrwald, R., O'Donnell, J., Hooiveld, M., Gómez, V., Falchi, A., Kurečić Filipović, S., Dillner, L., Popescu, R., Bacci, S., Kaczmarek, M., Kissling, E. COVID-19 vaccine effectiveness in autumn and winter 2022 to 2023 among older europeans. JAMA Network Open: 2024, 7(7), p. Art. nr. e2419258.

… Spain, Navarre region; and Sweden. Participants were primary care patients aged 60 years or older with acute respiratory … CVE), and those who were vaccinated with at least the primary series 6 months or more before the campaign (relative …

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| Strooij, B.T., Blom, M.T., Hout, H.P.J. van, Maarsingh, O.R., Elders, P.J.M., Campen, J.P.C.M. van, Heide, I. van der, Joling, K.J. Associations between healthcare use and migration background in persons with dementia: a cohort study in the Netherlands. Aging and Health Research: 2024, 4(2), p. 100191.

… cohort study using electronic health records of NIVEL Primary Care Database (2013–2014) linked to nationwide administrative … cohort study using electronic health records of NIVEL Primary Care Database (2013–2014) linked to nationwide …

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| Tatsioni, A., Groenewegen, P., Poel, E. Van, Vafeidou, K., Assenova, R., Hoffmann, K., Schaubroeck, E., Stark, S., Tkachenko, V., Willems, S. Recruitment, data collection, participation rate, and representativeness of the international cross-sectional PRICOV-19 study across 38 countries. BMC Primary Care: 2024, 24(Suppl. 1), p. Art. nr. 290.

… significant correlation between the PR and strength of the primary care (PC) system [Spearman's r 0.13, 95% CI (-0.24, 0.46); … significant correlation between the PR and strength of the primary care (PC) system [Spearman's r 0.13, 95% CI (-0.24, …

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| Maurel, M., Mazagatos, C., Goerlitz, L., Oroszi, B., Hooiveld, M., Machado, A., Domegan, L., Ilić, M., Popescu, R., Sève, N., Martínez-Baz, I., Larrauri, A., Buda, S., Túri, G., Meijer, A., Gómez, V., O'Donnell, J., Mlinarić, I., Timnea, O., Ordax Diez, A., Dürrwald, R., Horváth, J.K., Dijkstra, F., Rodrigues, A.P., McKenna, A., Kurečić Filipović, S., Lazar, M., Kaczmarek, M., Bacci, S., Kissling, E. Exploring the effect of clinical case definitions on influenza vaccine effectiveness estimation at primary care level: Results from the end-of-season 2022-23 VEBIS multicentre study in Europe. Vaccine: 2024, 42(16), p. 3547-3554.

… Within influenza vaccine effectiveness (VE) studies at primary care level with a laboratory-confirmed outcome, clinical case … of patients can vary. We used the 2022–23 VEBIS primary care European multicentre study end-of-season data to …

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| Stuijt, P.J.C., Heringa, M., Dijk, L. van, Faber, A., Burgers, J.S., Feenstra, T.L., Taxis, K., Denig, P. Effects of a multicomponent communication training to involve older people in decisions to DEPRESCRIBE cardiometabolic medication in primary care (CO-DEPRESCRIBE): protocol for a cluster randomized controlled trial with embedded process and economic evaluation. BMC Primary Care: 2024, 25(1), p. Art. nr. 210.

… guidelines but proves to be difficult to implement in primary care. Training of healthcare providers is needed to enhance … consists of 5 training modules with supportive tools. The primary outcome is the percentage of patients with at least 1 …

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| Berg, M. van den, Kendir, C., Castelblanco, D., Larrain, N., Guanais, F., Ballester, M., Bloemeke, J., Boerma, W., Bosnjak, L., Doorduijn, A., Gilbert, M., Groene, O., Illarramendi, P., Porter, I., Rehsi, A., Spreeuwenberg, P., Suñol, R., Thomas, L., Threadgold, L., Timans, R., Valderas, J.M., Williams, R., Worlledge, G., Jong, J. de, Rijken, M. PaRIS Field Trial Report: technical report on the conduct and results of the Field Trial of the international PaRIS survey of people living with chronic conditions.: OECD, 2024. 86 p.

… conditions as part of the efforts to improve quality of care. The PaRIS survey, an international survey of people living with chronic conditions who are managed in primary care, is implemented in twenty countries. Following a … people living with chronic conditions who are managed in primary care, is implemented in twenty countries. Following a …