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| Bruinessen, I.R. van, Weel-Baumgarten, E.M. van, Gouw, H., Zijlstra, J.M., Dulmen, S. van. An integrated process and outcome evaluation of a web-based communication tool for patients with malignant lymphoma: randomized controlled trial. Journal of Medical Internet Research: 2016, 18(7), p. e206.

… medical dialogue and the often emotional context in cancer care present challenges to health care professionals (HCPs) … on a participatory intervention mapping framework. Its primary aim is to boost patients’self-efficacy in … on a participatory intervention mapping framework. Its primary aim is to boost patients’self-efficacy in …

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| Schäfer, W.L.A. Primary care in 34 countries: perspectives of general practitioners and their patients. = Eerstelijnszorg in 34 landen: perspectieven van huisartsen en hun patiënten. Utrecht: NIVEL, 2016. 340 p. Proefschrift Universiteit Utrecht.

… Universiteit Utrecht. … This thesis aims to evaluate primary care service delivery in Europe and in other parts of the world. Strong primary care is expected to meet the current challenges of …

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| Donker, G.A., Broek, I.V.F. van den, Benthem, B.H. van, Bergen, J. van, Götz, H.M. Attitude and practice of Dutch GPs concerning partner notification and treatment for chlamydia. European Journal of Public Health: 2017, 27(s3), p. 256-257. Abstracts: 10th European Public Health Conference Sustaining resilient and healthy communities Stockholm, Sweden 1–4 November 2017

… in a vignette questionnaire study among GPs in NIVEL Primary Care Database (NIVEL-PCD); 3) Quantitative data on … in a vignette questionnaire study among GPs in NIVEL Primary Care Database (NIVEL-PCD); 3) Quantitative data on …

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| Brabers, A., Esch, T.E.M. van, Groenewegen, P.P., Hek, K., Mullenders, P., Dijk, L. van, Jong, J.D. de. Including patient preferences and applying guideline recommendations: a conflict? European Journal of Public Health: 2017, 27(s3) Abstracts: 10th European Public Health Conference Sustaining resilient and healthy communities Stockholm, Sweden 1–4 November 2017

… and urinary tract infections. Methods Data from the NIVEL Primary Care Database (NIVEL PCD) were used to assess antibiotic … and urinary tract infections. Methods Data from the NIVEL Primary Care Database (NIVEL PCD) were used to assess …

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| Groenewegen, P. Community orientation of general practitioners in 34 countries. European Journal of Public Health: 2017, 27(s3) Abstracts: 10th European Public Health Conference Sustaining resilient and healthy communities Stockholm, Sweden 1–4 November 2017

… (GPs) differ roughly speaking in whether they care for patients that visit their practice or whether they … including ways to involve the local population in primary care. Optimal regulatory conditions should be brought … orientation and involvement of local population in primary care. … Background General practitioners (GPs) differ …

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| Abidi, L., Oenema, A., Verhaak, P., Mheen, D. van de. The Practice Nurse Mental Health in general practices: effects on diagnoses of alcohol abuse. European Journal of Public Health: 2017, 27(s3) Abstracts: 10th European Public Health Conference Sustaining resilient and healthy communities Stockholm, Sweden 1–4 November 2017

… with a practice nurse mental health (with and without primary care psychologists) and control practices (practices without a practice nurse mental health and without primary care psychologists) were analyzed with multilevel …

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| Spoelman, W.A., Bonten, T.N., Waal, M.W.M. de, Drenthen, T., Smeele, I.J.M., Nielen, M.M., Chavannes, N. Effect of an evidence-based website on healthcare usage: an interrupted time-series study. BMJ Open: 2016, 6(e013166)

… Design Interrupted time series analysis of observational primary care data of healthcare use in the Netherlands from 2009 to 2014. Setting General community primary care. Population: 912 000 patients who visited their …

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| Donker, G.A. NIVEL Primary Care Database - Sentinel Practices 2015. www.nivel.nl: NIVEL, 2016. 178 p.

… Nivel Primary Care Database, Sentinel Practices, is an information system … of the sentinel practices by gender and age. … Nivel Primary Care Database, Sentinel Practices, is an information system …

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| Kooij, M.J., Heerdink, E.R., Dijk, L. van, Geffen, E.C.G. van, Belitser, S.V., Bouvy, M.L. Effects of telephone counseling intervention by pharmacists (TelCIP) on medication adherence: results of cluster randomized trial. Frontiers in Pharmacology: 2016, 7, p. 269.

… for antidepressants and bisphosphonates and usual care for RAS-inhibitors and statins. Pharmacies in arm B … of information and motivation. Main outcome measure Primary outcome was refill adherence measured over 1 year … of information and motivation. Main outcome measure Primary outcome was refill adherence measured over 1 year …

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| Groenewegen, P., Maeseneer, J. de, Kendall, S. Primary health care research & development: official journal of the European Forum for Primary Care. Primary Health Care Research and Development: 2016, 17(3), p. 207-208.

… specifically at both researchers and practitioners in primary health care, bridging the gap between primary health care research policy and practice. It provides …

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| Huygens, M.W.J., Vermeulen, J., Swinkels, I.C.S., Friele, R.D., Schayck, O.C.P. van, Witte, L.P. de. Expectations and needs of patients with a chronic disease toward self-management and eHealth for self-management purposes BMC Health Services Research: 2016, 16(232)

… is considered as an essential component of chronic care by primary care professionals. eHealth is expected to … is considered as an essential component of chronic care by primary care professionals. eHealth is expected to play an …

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| Hopman, P., Heins, M.J., Korevaar, J.C., Rijken, M., Schellevis, F.G. Health care utilization of patients with multiple chronic diseases in the Netherlands: differences and underlying factors. European Journal of Internal Medicine: 2016, 35(11), p. 44-50.

… Purpose To examine health care utilization of people with multiple chronic diseases in … subgroups of multimorbid patients according to health care utilization. Methods All patients diagnosed with one or … (N = 54,051) were selected from the nationwide NIVEL Primary Care Database, and data on their GP contacts and …

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| Barten, D.J.A., Smink, A., Swinkels, I.C.S., Veenhof, C., Schers, H.J., Vliet Vlieland, T.P., Bakker, D.H. de, Dekker, J., Ende, C.H.M. van den. Factors associated with referral to secondary care in patients with osteoarthritis of the hip or knee after implementation of a stepped-care strategy. Arthritis Care and Research: 2017, 69(2), p. 216-225.

… Objective We introduced a Stepped-Care-Strategy (SCS) for hip/knee osteoarthritis focusing on … the general practice, related to 1) treatment limited to primary care, 2) referral to non-surgical secondary care, 3) … Results Patients whose treatment had been limited to primary care, tended to function physically better (OR1.03). …

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| Baliatsas, C., Kamp, I. van, Swart, W., Hooiveld, M., Yzermans, J. Noise sensitivity: symptoms, health status, illness behavior and co-occurring environmental sensitivities. Environmental Research: 2016, 150(oct), p. 8-13.

… sensitivities. … Milieu … mups … environment … primary care …

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| Dijk-de Vries, A. van, Bokhoven, M.A. van, Jong, S. de, Metsemakers, J.F.M., Verhaak, P.F.M., Weijden, T. van der, Eijk, J.T.M. van. Patients' readiness to receive psychosocial care during nurse-led routine diabetes consultations in primary care: A mixed methods study. International Journal of Nursing Studies: 2016, 63, p. 58-64.

… providing psychosocial self-management support, nurses in primary care were trained to identify patients with psychosocial … up by quantitative data collection. Setting Diabetes care in a regional group of family practices in the south of …

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| Sattoe, J.N.T., Peeters, M.A.C., Hilberink, S.R., Ista, E., Staa, A. van. Evaluating outpatient transition clinics: a mixed-methods study protocol. BMJ Open: 2016, 6, p. e011926.

… in their transition to adulthood and transfer to adult care, a number of interventions have been developed. One … control groups on all outcomes at all measurement moments. Primary outcomes are ‘no-show after transfer’ ( process … control groups on all outcomes at all measurement moments. Primary outcomes are ‘no-show after transfer’ ( process …

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| Perdok, H., Jans, S., Verhoeven, C., Dillen C., Batenburg, R., Mol, B.W., Schellevis, F., Jonge, A. de. Opinions of professionals about integrating midwife- and obstetrician-led care in The Netherlands. Midwifery: 2016, 37(6), p. 9-18.

… current division between midwife-led and obstetrician-led care creates fragmentation in maternity care in the … a descriptive study using a questionnaire survey of 300 primary care midwives, 100 clinical midwives and 942 … The Netherlands in 2013. Participants 131 (response 44%) primary care midwives, 51 (response 51%) clinical midwives …

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| Verberne, L.D.M., Hendriks, M.R.C., Rutten, G.M., Spronk, I., Savelberg, H.H.C.M., Veenhof, C., Nielen, M.M.J. Evaluation of a combined lifestyle intervention for overweight and obese patients in primary health care: a quasi-experimental design. Family Practice: 2016, 33(6), p. 671-677.

… patients on lifestyle-related risk factors and health care consumption, in comparison to usual care. Methods Data … Conclusion A CLI for overweight and obese patients in primary health care resulted in similar effects on health … and evaluation of a lifestyle intervention in primary health care is challenging due to political and …

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| Schweikardt, C., Verheij, R.A., Donker, G.A., Coppieters, Y. The historical development of the Dutch Sentinel General Practice Network from a paper based into a digital primary care monitoring system. Journal of Public Health: 2016, 24(6), p. 545-562.

… (SGPN) was founded in 1970 for disease surveillance in primary care, based on paper questionnaires. Advances in information … government information demands regarding developments in primary care utilisation and quality. The emergence of the …

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| Broek, I. van den, Donker, G.A., Hek, K., Bergen, J. van, Götz, H. Partner notification and partner treatment for chlamydia: attitude and practice of general practitioners in the Netherlands. Sexually Transmitted Infections: 2017, 93(Suppl. 2), p. A117. Abstracts: STI and HIV World Congress Abstracts, July 9–12 2017, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

… in electronic patient data from 311 practices in the NIVEL Primary Care Database and from additional data on STI consultations … in electronic patient data from 311 practices in the NIVEL Primary Care Database and from additional data on STI …

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| Hopman, P., Bruijn, S.R. de, Forjaz, M.J., Rodriguez-Blazquez, C., Tonnara, G., Lemmens, L.C., Onder, G., Baan, C.A., Rijken, M. Effectiveness of comprehensive care programs for patients with multiple chronic conditions or frailty: a systematic literature review. Health Policy: 2016, 120(7), p. 818-832.

… Objective To describe comprehensive care programs targeting multimorbid and/or frail patients and … no evidence that comprehensive care reduces the number of primary care or GP visits or healthcare costs. Regarding the … no evidence that comprehensive care reduces the number of primary care or GP visits or healthcare costs. Regarding the …

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| Gerhardus, A., Becher, H., Groenewegen, P., Mansmann, U., Meyer, T., Pfaff, H., Puhan, M., Razum, O., Rehfuess, E., Sauerborn, R., Strech, D., Wissing, F., Zeeb, H., Hummers-Pradier, E. Applying for, reviewing and funding public health research in Germany and beyond. Health Research Policy and Systems: 2016, 14(43)

… … Gezondheidszorgsysteem … Internationaal onderzoek … primary care … survey research … germany …

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| Bij, S. van der, Khan, N., Veen, P. ten, Bakker, D.H. de, Verheij, R.A. Improving the quality of EHR recording in primary care: a data quality feedback tool. JAMIA: Journal of the Amercian Medical Informatics Association: 2017, 24(1), p. 81-87.

… (EHR) data are used to exchange information among health care providers. For this purpose, the quality of the data is … Verheij, R.A. Improving the quality of EHR recording in primary care: a data quality feedback tool. JAMIA: Journal of … p. 81-87. … Improving the quality of EHR recording in primary care: a data quality feedback tool. … Elektronisch …

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| Yahiaoui, R.Y., Heijer, C.D.J. den, Bijnen, E.M.E. van, Paget, W.J., Pringle, M., Goossen, H., Bruggeman, C.A., Schellevis, F.G., Stobberingh, E.E. Prevalence and antibiotic resistance of commensal Streptococcus pneumoniae in nine European countries. Future Microbiology: 2016, 11(6), p. 737-744.

… Moreover, the majority of antibiotics are prescribed in primary care. For this reason, we assessed the prevalence and … Moreover, the majority of antibiotics are prescribed in primary care. For this reason, we assessed the prevalence and …

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| Perdok, H., Jans, S., Verhoeven, C., Henneman, L., Wiegers, T., Mol, B.W., Schellevis, F., Jonge, A. de. Opinions of maternity care professionals and other stakeholders about integration of maternity care: a qualitative study in the Netherlands. BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth: 2016, 16(1), p. 188.

… study aims to give insight into the opinions of maternity care professionals and other stakeholders on the integration … care. Two online focus groups included a group of primary care midwives and a group of clinical midwives … care. Two online focus groups included a group of primary care midwives and a group of clinical midwives …

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| Muntinga, M.E., Jansen, A.P.D., Schellevis, F.G., Nijpels, G. Expanding access to pain care for frail, older people in primary care: a cross-sectional study. BMC Nursing: 2016, 15(26)

… older people do not always have access to adequate pain care. Practice nurse-led, comprehensive geriatric assessments … older people whose pain had already been identified by a primary care physician wanted a pain action plan. Most pain … of care. Discussion and conclusion Practice nurses in primary care can contribute to expanding older people's …

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| Sinnige, J., Korevaar, J.C., Lieshout, J. van, Westert, G.P., Schellevis, F.G., Braspenning, J.C.C. Medication management strategy for older people with polypharmacy in general practice: a qualitative study on prescribing behaviour in primary care. British Journal of General Practice: 2016, 66(649), p. e540-551.

… management: defining treatment goals; determining primary goals; and adjusting medications based on the … practice: a qualitative study on prescribing behaviour in primary care. British Journal of General Practice : 2016, 66(649), p. …

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| Nikkelen, S., Nielen, M., Graaf, H. de. NIVEL Zorgregistraties eerste lijn: seksuele en reproductieve gezondheid 2014. www.rutgers.nl: Rutgers, 2016. 15 p.

… met behulp van ICPC (International Classification of Primary Care)-codes (Lamberts & Wood, 1987). De ICPC is een …

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| Holvast, F., Hattem, B.A. van, Verhaak, P.F.M. Late-life depression is associated with an increased risk of multimorbidity and polypharmacy. Bipolar Disorders: 2016, 18(S1), p..

… on multimorbidity and polypharmacy among older depressed primary care patients. Methods Cross-sectional study in primary care in 2012. Depressed patients aged ≥60 years were …

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| Groenewegen, P.P., Greß, S., Schäfer, W. General practitioners’ participation in a large, multicountry combined general practitioner-patient survey: recruitment procedures and participation rate. International Journal of Family Medicine: 2016(ID 4929432), p. 9.

… (GPs) is essential in research on the performance of primary care.This paper describes the implementation of a large, multicountry study in primary care that combines a survey among GPs and a linked …