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| Dijk, C.E. van, Korevaar, J.C., Koopmans, B., Jong, J.D. de, Bakker, D.H. de. The primary-secondary care interface: does provision of more services in primary care reduce referrals to medical specialists? Health Policy: 2014, 118(1), p. 48-55.

… Great variation in referral rates between primary care physicians has been the main reason to influence … number of therapeutic and diagnostic services performed by primary care physicians influenced referrals. Data was …

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| Baliatsas, C., Kamp, I. van, Hooiveld, M., Yzermans, J., Lebret, E. Comparing non-specific physical symptoms in environmentally sensitive patients: prevalence, duration, functional status and illness behavior. Journal of Psychosomatic Research: 2014, 76(5), p. 405-413.

… with characteristics similar to those of NSPS in primary care. The substantial overlap between the sensitive groups … with characteristics similar to those of NSPS in primary care. The substantial overlap between the sensitive …

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| Smelt, A.F.H., Assendelft, W.J.J., Dijk, C.E. van, Blom, J.W. Triptan use after starting prophylactic migraine treatment: a retrospective cohort study in a primary care population. Cephalalgia: 2014, 34(11), p. 927-932.

… propranolol/metoprolol in a Dutch national representative primary care cohort. Results: Of the 168 triptan-using patients who … month (Wilcoxon rank test; p=0.000). Conclusion: In this primary care population, although the number of triptans …

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| Groenewegen, P.P., Jurgutis, A. A future for primary care for the Greek population. Quality in Primary Care: 2013, 21(6), p. 369-378.

… for Greece asked the authors to assess the situation of primary care and to make recommendations for reform. Primary healthcare is especially relevant in that it might …

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| Heins, M.J., Schellevis, F.G., Rijken, P.M., Donker, G.A., Korevaar, J.C. The effect of comorbid chronic diseases on primary healthcare use of cancer patients. European Journal of Cancer Care: 2014, 23(S1), p. 22. Abstract: Cancer and Primary Care Research International (Ca-PRI) Network Seventh Annual Meeting New Partnerships in Primary Care Cancer Research. 10-13 juni 2014, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.

… Abstract: Cancer and Primary Care Research International (Ca-PRI) Network Seventh Annual Meeting New Partnerships in Primary Care Cancer Research. 10-13 juni 2014, Winnipeg, …

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| Boerma, W., Snoeijs, S., Wiegers, T., Pellny, M. Evaluation of the structure and provision of primary care in the republic of Tajikistan: a survey-based project. Kopenhagen: WHO Regional Office for Europe, 2014. 110 p.

… The WHO Primary Care Evaluation Tool (PCET) aims to provide a structured … of service delivery, providing policy-makers and health care managers with evidence for improving reforms.It focuses … and resource-generation,and the characteristics of a good primary care service delivery system, which include …

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| Royen, P. van, Rees, C.E., Groenewegen, P. Patient-centred interprofessional collaboration in primary care: challenges for clinical, educational and health services research. An EGPRN keynote paper. European Journal of General Practice: 2014, 20(4), p. 327-332.

… in just three words important challenges for European primary care and its research agenda. Challenges for future research … in just three words important challenges for European primary care and its research agenda. Challenges for future …

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| Crombag, N.M.T.H., Vellinga, Y.E., Kluijfhout, S.A., Bryant, L.D., Ward, P.A., Iedema-Kuiper, R., Schielen, P.C., Bensing, J.M., Visser, G.H.A., Tabor, A., Hirst, J. Explaining variation in Down’s syndrome screening uptake: comparing the Netherlands with England and Denmark using documentary analysis and expert stakeholder interviews. BMC Health Services Research: 2014, 14(437)

… Down’s syndrome screening is part of routine antenatal care in most of Europe; however screening uptake varies … of healthcare followed by documentary analysis of primary and secondary sources on relevant documents on DSS … of healthcare followed by documentary analysis of primary and secondary sources on relevant documents on DSS …

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| Kasteleyn, M.J., Gorter, K.J., Puffelen, A.L. van, Heijmans, M., Vos, R.C., Jansen, H., Rutten, G.E.H.M. What follow-up care and self-management support do patients with type 2 diabetes want after their first acute coronary event? A qualitative study. Primary Care Diabetes: 2014, 8(3), p. 195-206.

… M., Vos, R.C., Jansen, H., Rutten, G.E.H.M. What follow-up care and self-management support do patients with type 2 … their first acute coronary event? A qualitative study. Primary Care Diabetes : 2014, 8(3), p. 195-206. … What follow-up care …

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| Noordman, J., Weijden, T. van der, Dulmen, S. van. Effects of video-feedback on the communication, clinical competence and motivational interviewing skills of practice nurses: a pre-test posttest control group study. Journal of Advanced Nursing: 2014, 70(10), p. 2272-2283.

… skills of experienced practice nurses working in primary care. Background: Continuing professional education may be … and motivational interviewing skills of experienced primary care practice nurses. A video-feedback method was …

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| Snijders, B.E.P., Hoek, W. van der, Stirbu, I., Sande, M.A.B. van der, Gageldonk-Lafeber, A.B. van. General practitioners' contribution to the management of community-acquired pneumonia in the Netherlands: a retrospective analysis of primary care, hospital, and national mortality databases with individual data linkage. Primary Care Respiratory Journal: 2013, 22(4), p. 400-405.

… and death, but the extent of the problem of CAP at the primary healthcare level is largely unknown. Aims: To … and death, but the extent of the problem of CAP at the primary healthcare level is largely unknown. Aims: To … in the Netherlands: a retrospective analysis of primary care, hospital, and national mortality databases with …

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| Weldam, S.W.M., Lammers, J.W.J., Heijmans, M.J.W.M., Schuurmans, M.J. Perceived quality of life in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease patients: a cross-sectional study in primary care on the role of illness perceptions. BMC Family Practice: 2014, 15(140)

… contribute to HRQoL. Method: In a cross-sectional study in primary care, 90 COPD patients completed questionnaires: The Brief … contribute to HRQoL. Method: In a cross-sectional study in primary care, 90 COPD patients completed questionnaires: The …

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| Graaf-Ruizendaal, W.A. de, Bakker, D.H. de. The construction of a decision tool to analyse local demand and local supply for GP care using a synthetic estimation model. Human Resources for Health: 2013, 11(55)

… for most local areas information on the demand for primary care and supply is missing. The research goal is to examine … and can be used as a starting point in the discussion on primary care service provision in local communities and it …

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| Lier, E.A. van, Kemmeren, J.M., Suijkerbuijk, A.W.M., Luytjes, W., Donker, G.A., Stirbu-Wagner, I., Jochemsen, P., Melker, H.E. de. Varicella zoster virus (VZV) infection. In: T.M. Schurink-van 't Klooster; H.E. de Melker. The National Immunisation Programme in the Netherlands: developments in 2013. Bilthoven: RIVM, 2013. p. 92-99.

… epidemiology in the Netherlands in 2012. The Integrated Primary Care Information (IPCI) databases showed that complications … epidemiology in the Netherlands in 2012. The Integrated Primary Care Information (IPCI) databases showed that …

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| Wouters, H., Bouvy, M.L., Geffen, E.C.G. van, Gardarsdottir, H., Stiggelbout, A.M., Dijk, L. van. Antidepressants in primary care: patients’ experiences, perceptions, self-efficacy beliefs, and nonadherence. Patient Preference and Adherence: 2014, 8, p. 179-190.

… H., Stiggelbout, A.M., Dijk, L. van. Antidepressants in primary care: patients’ experiences, perceptions, self-efficacy … and Adherence : 2014, 8, p. 179-190. … Antidepressants in primary care: patients’ experiences, perceptions, …

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| Bijnen, E.M.E. van, Paget, J., Heijer, C.D.J. den, Stobberingh, E.E., Bruggeman, C.A., Schellevis, F.G. Evidence-based primary care treatment guidelines for skin infections in Europe: a comparative analysis. European Journal of General Practice: 2014, 20(4), p. 294-300.

… Europe, most antibiotics for human use are prescribed in primary care. Incorporating resistance data into treatment guidelines … development of resistance. Objectives: This study reviews primary care treatment guidelines for bacterial skin …

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| Verbakel, N.J., Langelaan, M., Verheij, T.J.M., Wagner, C., Zwart, D.L.M. Cluster randomized, controlled trial on patient safety improvement in general practice: a study protocol. BMC Family Practice: 2013, 14(127)

… examined culture improvement strategies in hospitals. In primary care, however, not much is known about effective strategies … conducted with an implementation period of one year. The primary outcome will include the number of incidents reported …

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| Mistiaen, P., Heins, M., Stirbu-Wagner, I., Korevaar, J., Verheij, R., Francke, A.L. Mensen met dementie zien de huisarts vaker: piek in contact met huisarts rond het stellen van de diagnose. Nederlands Tijdschrift voor Geneeskunde: 2014, 158(A6755)

… patient records of GP practices participating in the NIVEL Primary Care Database; data were also collected from the patients' …

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| Kringos, D.S., Boerma, W.G.W., Zee, J. van der, Groenewegen, P.P. Political, cultural and economic foundations of primary care in Europe. Social Science & Medicine: 2013, 99(dec), p. 9-17.

… factors to explain differences in the strength of the primary care (PC) structure and services delivery across Europe. Data on the strength of primary care in 31 European countries in 2009/10 were used. …

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| Hooiveld, M., Groep, T. van de, Verheij, T.J.M., Sande, M.A.B. van der, Verheij, R.A., Tacken, M.A.J.B., Essen, G.A. van. Prescription of antiviral drugs during the 2009 influenza pandemic: an observational study using electronic medical files of general practitioners in the Netherlands. BMC Pharmacology and Toxicology: 2013, 14(55)

… We investigated to what extent antiviral prescriptions in primary care practices were in accordance with the recommendations, … We investigated to what extent antiviral prescriptions in primary care practices were in accordance with the …

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| Verbakel, N.J., Zwart, D.L.M., Langelaan, M., Verheij, T.J.M., Wagner, C. Measuring safety culture in Dutch primary care: psychometric characteristics of the SCOPE-PC questionnaire. BMC Health Services Research: 2013, 13(354)

… Background: Patient safety has been a priority in primary healthcare in the last years. The prevailing culture … culture have therefore been developed. Although Dutch primary care consists of different professions, such as general …

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| Wouters, H., Dijk, L. van, Geffen, E.C.G. van, Gardarsdottir, H., Stiggelbout, A.M., Bouvy, M.L. Primary-care patients’ trade-off preferences with regard to antidepressants. Psychological Medicine: 2014, 44(11), p. 2301-2308.

… van, Gardarsdottir, H., Stiggelbout, A.M., Bouvy, M.L. Primary-care patients’ trade-off preferences with regard to … Psychological Medicine : 2014, 44(11), p. 2301-2308. … Primary-care patients’ trade-off preferences with regard to …

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| Ursum, J., Nielen, M.M.J., Twisk, J.W.R., Peters, M.J.L., Schellevis, F.G., Nurmohamed, M.T., Korevaar, J.C. Increased risk for chronic comorbid disorders in patients with inflammatory arthritis: a population based study. BMC Family Practice: 2013, 14(199)

… this knowledge could be helpful in optimising preventive care in IA patients. The aim of this study is to establish … disorders in newly diagnosed patients with IA in a primary care setting are developed. Methods: This is a … disorders in newly diagnosed patients with IA in a primary care setting are developed. Methods: This is a …

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| Tol, J., Swinkels, I.C.S., Struijs, J.N., Veenhof, C., Bakker, D.H. de. Integrating care by implementation of bundled payments: results from a national survey on the experience of Dutch dietitians. International Journal of Integrated Care: 2013, 13(dec.), p. e055.

… were introduced as part of a strategy to redesign chronic care delivery. Under this strategy new entities of health care providers in primary care are negotiating with health insurers about the … This study evaluates the level of involvement of primary health care dietitians in these entities and the …

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| Bossen, D., Veenhof, C., Beek, K.E.C. van, Spreeuwenberg, P.M.M., Dekker, J., Bakker, D.H. de. Effectiveness of a Web-based physical activity intervention in patients with knee and/or hip osteoarthritis: randomized controlled trial. Journal of Medical Internet Research: 2013, 15(11), p. e257.

… per week), (4) no face-to-face consultation with a health care provider other than general practitioners, for OA in the … data were collected through online questionnaires. Primary outcomes were PA, physical function, and … resulted in changes in the desired direction for several primary and secondary outcomes. Given the benefits and its …

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| Heins, M., Schellevis, F., Rijken, M., Donker, G., Hoek, L. van der, Korevaar, J. Partners of cancer patients consult their GPs significantly more often with both somatic and psychosocial problems. Scandinavian Journal of Primary Health Care: 2013, 31(4), p. 203-208.

… the diagnosis of cancer. Design. Cohort study. Setting. Primary care. Subjects. Partners of 3071 patients with breast, … the diagnosis of cancer. Design. Cohort study. Setting. Primary care. Subjects. Partners of 3071 patients with …

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| Dillen, S.M.E. van, Noordman, J., Dulmen, S. van, Hiddink, G.J. Examining the content of weight, nutrition and physical activity advices provided by Dutch practice nurses in primary care: analysis of videotaped consultations. European Journal of Clinical Nutrition: 2014, 68(1), p. 50-56.

… activity advices provided by Dutch practice nurses in primary care: analysis of videotaped consultations. European Journal … activity advices provided by Dutch practice nurses in primary care: analysis of videotaped consultations. … nurse …

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| 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 resistance of commensal Staphylococcus aureus, including meticillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus: a European cross-sectional study. European Journal of Public Health: 2014, 24(suppl. 2) Abstract: 7th European Public Health Conference 'Mind the Gap: Reducing Inequalities in health and health care'. 19-22 November 2014, Glasgow.

… 'Mind the Gap: Reducing Inequalities in health and health care'. 19-22 November 2014, Glasgow. … Background: … Within ‘The Appropriateness of prescribing antibiotics in primary health care in Europe with respect to antibiotic … Within ‘The Appropriateness of prescribing antibiotics in primary health care in Europe with respect to antibiotic …

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| Groenewegen, P., Heinemann, S., Gress, S., Schäfer, W. Primary care workforce development in Europe. European Journal of Public Health: 2014, 24(suppl. 2) Abstract: 7th European Public Health Conference 'Mind the Gap: Reducing Inequalities in health and health care'. 19-22 November 2014, Glasgow.

… 'Mind the Gap: Reducing Inequalities in health and health care'. 19-22 November 2014, Glasgow. … Background: There is a large variation in the organization of primary care in Europe. In some health care systems, primary care is the gatekeeper to more specialized care, …

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| Donker, G., Beurs, D.P. de. Trends in suicidal behaviour in Dutch general practice 1983-2013. European Journal of Public Health: 2016, 26(suppl. 1) Abstract: 9th European Public Health Conference All for Health, Health for All Vienna, Austria 9–12 November 2016

… And if so, what type of system fits what type of health care system? Methods A needs-based forecasting model is the … countries, focusing on the human resource planning of primary care. Key messages Health workforce planning needs to … countries, focusing on the human resource planning of primary care. Key messages Health workforce planning needs to …