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| Boerleider, A.W., Manniën, J., Wiegers, T.A., Francke, A.L., Devillé, W.L.J.M. Factors explaining inadequate prenatal care utilization by first and second generation non-western women in The Netherlands. European Journal of Public Health: 2013, 23(Suppl. 1), p. 60. Abstract. 6th European Public Health Conference: Health in Europe: are we there yet? Learning from the past, building the future. 13-16 November 2013, Brussel.

… women constitute a substantial part of the prenatal care client population. In The Netherlands, these women have … recruited between September 2009 and February 2011 from 20 primary midwifery care practices in The Netherlands. To … the Kotelchuck index was modified to the Dutch primary midwifery care context. Possible explanatory …

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| Schäfer, W.L.A., Boerma, W.G.W., Schellevis, F.G., Groenewegen, P.P. Discrepancies between what patients’ find important and their actual experiences. European Journal of Public Health: 2013, 23(Suppl. 1), p. 69-70. Abstract. 6th European Public Health Conference: Health in Europe: are we there yet? Learning from the past, building the future. 13-16 November 2013, Brussel.

… patients find important and their actual experiences with primary care provides insight in the responsiveness of a country’s primary care system. These insights show where doctors could …

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| Boerma, W. Workshop: Quality and equity in primary care in European countries, Canada, Australia and New Zealand. European Journal of Public Health: 2013, 23(Suppl. 1), p. 69. Abstract. 6th European Public Health Conference: Health in Europe: are we there yet? Learning from the past, building the future. 13-16 November 2013, Brussel.

… health services research is to show what configurations of primary health care are associated with better outcomes, in terms of quality … incomplete. Through the QUALICOPC (Quality and Costs in Primary Care in Europe) study new knowledge in this area has …

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| Hoffmann, K., Schober, J., Schäfer, W., Maier, M. Tackling the reasons for GP shortage: the workload of GPs in rural and urban areas in Austria. A cross-sectional study within the framework of QUALICOPC. European Journal of Public Health: 2013, 23(Suppl. 1), p. 126. Abstract. 6th European Public Health Conference: Health in Europe: are we there yet? Learning from the past, building the future. 13-16 November 2013, Brussel.ls.

… additional jobs) 5.1 hours per week more on direct patient care (33.6 h vs. 38.7 h; p = 0.010), 3.1 hours more on … in urban areas. In order to raise the attractiveness of primary care practice in rural areas and the interest of … both working conditions and organizational structure for primary care services appear to be necessary; possibilities …

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| Dros, Jacq., Maarsingh, O.R., Beem, L., Horst, H.E. van der, Riet, G. ter, Schellevis, F.G., Weert, H.C.P.M. van. Functional prognosis of dizziness in older adults in primary care: a prospective cohort study. Journal of the American Geriatrics Society: 2012, 60(12), p. 2263-2269.

… functional prognosis of dizziness in older adults in primary care, to identify important predictors of dizziness-related … cohort study with 6-month follow-up. Setting Twenty-four primary care practices in the Netherlands. Participants Four …

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| Põlluste, K., Kasiulevicius, V., Veide, S., Kringos, D.S., Boerma, W., Lember, M. Primary care in Baltic countries: a comparison of progress and present systems. Health Policy: 2013, 109(2), p. 122-130.

… Objectives: This study aims to compare the organisation of primary care (PC) systems in Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania, focusing … Objectives: This study aims to compare the organisation of primary care (PC) systems in Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania, …

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| Noordman, J., Weijden, T. van der, Dulmen, S. van. Communication-related behavior change techniques used in face-to-face lifestyle interventions in primary care: a systematic review of the literature. Patient Education and Counseling: 2012, 89(2), p. 227-244.

… behavior change techniques (BCTs) provided in primary care by either physicians or nurses to intervene on patients’ … of providing face-to-face communication-related BCTs in primary care. Conclusion: Behavioral counseling, motivational …

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| Kollen, B.J., Veen, W.J. van der, Groenhof, F., Donker, G.A., Meer, K. van der. Discontinuation of reimbursement of benzodiazepines in the Netherlands: does it make a difference? BMC Family Practice: 2012, 13(111)

… use and its costs in the Netherlands, health care insurance reimbursement of this medication was stopped … research network collects longitudinal data on the primary care administered to about 30,000 patients. Based on the …

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| Seifert, B., Šrámková, N, Král, N., Schäfer, W., Boerma, W., Groenewegen, P. Studie QUALICOPC – porovnání rozvoje primární péče v 31 evropských zemích. Praktický Lékař: 2012, 92(4), p. 235-237.

… The QUALICOPC (Quality and Costs of Primary Care in Europe) study was initiated in 2010. The aim of this study is to evaluate quality, costs and equity of primary care in 31 European countries. The researchers of …

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| Kringos, D.S. The strength of primary care in Europe = De sterkte van de eerste lijn in Europa. Utrecht: NIVEL, 2012. 314 p. Proefschrift Universiteit Utrecht.

… het Verenigd Koninkrijk, Spanje en Portugal. European Primary Care Monitor Dionne Kringos en collega’s vergeleken de … de gezondheidszorg) ontwikkeld meetinstrument: de European Primary Care Monitor. Dit meetinstrument brengt de sterke en …

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| Heins, M., Schellevis, F., Rijken, M., Hoek, L. van der, Korevaar, J. Determinants of increased primary health care use in cancer survivors. Journal of Clinical Oncology: 2012, 30(33), p. 4155-4160.

… of health problems and high prevalence of comorbidity, primary care physicians (PCPs) seem obvious candidates to take care of these patients, and insight into primary health care (PHC) use of cancer survivors is needed. …

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| Uijen, A.A., Schers, H.J., Schellevis, F.G., Mokkink, H.G.A., Weel, C. van, Bosch, W.J.H.M. van den. Measuring continuity of care: psychometric properties of the Nijmegen Continuity Questionnaire. British Journal of General Practice: 2012, 62(600), p. e949-e957.

… (NCQ) was developed. It aims to measure continuity of care from the patient perspective across primary and secondary care settings. Initial pilot testing … A prospective psychometric instrument validation study in primary and secondary care in the Netherlands. Method: The …

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| Graaff, F.M. de, Mistiaen, P., Devillé, W.L.J.M., Francke, A.L. Perspectives on care and communication involving incurably ill Turkish and Moroccan patients, relatives and professionals: a systematic literature review. BMC Palliative Care: 2012, 11(17)

… Our aim was to obtain a clearer picture of the relevant care experiences and care perceptions of incurably ill … Inclusion was limited to publications dealing with primary empirical research on the relationship between … Inclusion was limited to publications dealing with primary empirical research on the relationship between …

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| Nielen, M.M.J., Sijl, A.M. van, Peters, M.J.L., Verheij, R.A., Schellevis, F.G., Nurmohamed, M.T. Cardiovascular disease prevalence in patients with inflammatory arthritis, diabetes mellitus and osteoarthritis: a cross-sectional study in primary care. BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders: 2012, 13(150)

… inflammatory comparator) compared to controls, in primary care. METHODS: Data on CVD morbidity (ICPC codes K75 … General Practice (LINH), a large nationally representative primary care based cohort. Data were analyzed using …

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| Peeters, J.M., Veer, A.J.E. de, Hoek, L. van der, Francke, A.L. Factors influencing the adoption of home telecare by elderly or chronically ill people: a national survey. Journal of Clinical Nursing: 2012, 21(21-22), p. 3183-3193.

… Aims and objectives: The primary aim is to provide insight into client characteristics … Design: A survey conducted among clients of seven home care organisations in the Netherlands connected to a home … new technology. (aut. ref.) … Aims and objectives: The primary aim is to provide insight into client characteristics …

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| Son, G.E. van, Hoek, H.W., Hoeken, D. van, Schellevis, F.G., Furth, E.F. van. Eating disorders in the general practice: a case–control study on the utilization of primary care. European Eating Disorders Review: 2012, 20(5), p. 410-413.

… Objective: To investigate primary care utilization between patients with an eating disorder … need for GP care. (aut. ref.) … Objective: To investigate primary care utilization between patients with an eating …

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| Verhaak, P.F.M., Dijk, C.E. van, Nuijen, J., Verheij, R.A., Schellevis, F.G. Mental health care as delivered by Dutch general practitioners between 2004 and 2008. Scandinavian Journal of Primary Health Care: 2012, 30(3), p. 156-162.

… Objective. In the field of mental health care, a major role for general practice is advocated. … in prescribing medication and collaboration between primary and secondary care has been recommended, these … in prescribing medication and collaboration between primary and secondary care has been recommended, these …

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| Batenburg, R., Hassel, D. van, Velden, L. van der. SMS-based time use research among Dutch GPs: an experiment.: , 2013. 180 p. Abstract. In: Abstractbook EHMA Annual Conference 2013 'What healthcare can we afford? Better, quicker, lower cost health services'. 26-28 juni 2013, Milaan.

… in many countries to ensure sufficient capacity of primary care providers, specifically the capacity of General … in many countries to ensure sufficient capacity of primary care providers, specifically the capacity of General …

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| Opondo, D., Eslami, S., Visscher, S., Rooij, S.E. de, Verheij, R., Korevaar, J.C., Abu-Hanna, A. Inappropriateness of medication prescriptions to elderly patients in the primary care setting: a systematic review. PLoS One: 2012, 7(8), p. e43617.

… adverse drug events among elderly persons in the primary care setting. Objective: The aim of this systematic review is … of inappropriate prescription to elderly persons in the primary care setting. Methods: We systematically searched …

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| Uijen, A.A., Bischoff, E.W.M.A., Schellevis, F.G., Bor, H.H.J., Bosch, W.J.H.M. van den, Schers, H.J. Continuity in different care modes and its relationship to quality of life: a randomised controlled trial in patients with COPD. British Journal of General Practice: 2012, 62(599), p. e422-e428.

… BACKGROUND: New care modes in primary care may affect patients' experienced … patient's own GP) and team continuity (continuity by the primary healthcare team) was measured using a …

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| Jabaaij, L., Akker, M. van den, Schellevis, F.G. Excess of health care use in general practice and of comorbid chronic conditions in cancer patients compared to controls. BMC Family Practice: 2012, 13(60)

… follow-up monitoring takes place in secondary care. The contribution of general practice is less visible … patients in general practice. Methods: We compared health care use of N=8,703 cancer patients with an age and … general practices with 350,000 enlisted patients. Health care utilisation was assessed using data on contacts with …

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| Kluge, U., Bogic, M., Devillé, W., Greacen, T., Dauvrin, M., Dias, S., Gaddini, A., Koitzsch Jensen, N., Ioannidi-Kapolou, E., Mertaniemi, R., Puipcinos i Riera, R., Sandhu, S., Sarvary, A., Soares, J.J.F., Stankunas, M., Straßmayr, C., Welbel, M., Heinz, A., Priebe, S. Health services and the treatment of immigrants: data on service use, interpreting services and immigrant staff members in services across Europe. European Psychiatry: 2012, 27(Suppl. 2), p. s56-s62.

… across Europe. For assessing and improving the quality of care provided for immigrants, information is required on how … interviews were conducted with 15 health services (9 primary care, 3 emergency departments, 3 mental health) … interviews were conducted with 15 health services (9 primary care, 3 emergency departments, 3 mental health) …

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| Leemrijse, C.J., Dijk, L. van, Jorstad, H.T., Peters, R.J.G., Veenhof, C. The effects of Hartcoach, a life style intervention provided by telephone on the reduction of coronary risk factors: a randomised trial. BMC Cardiovascular Disorders: 2012, 12(47)

… to the experimental group (Hartcoach-programme plus usual care) or the control group (usual care). The … occurs at baseline and after 26 weeks (post-intervention). Primary outcome is change in cardiovascular risk factors … occurs at baseline and after 26 weeks (post-intervention). Primary outcome is change in cardiovascular risk factors …

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| Bon-Martens, M.J.H. van, Bakker, D.H. de, Loon, A.J.M. van, Graaf-Ruizendaal, W.A. de, Jacobs-van der Bruggen, M.A.M., Zwakhals, S.L.N., Oers, J.A.M. van. Afstemming regionale VTV en VAAM: haalbaarheidsstudie naar een samenhangende informatievoorziening over gezondheid en zorg op lokaal en regionaal niveau. TSG: Tijdschrift voor Gezondheidswetenschappen: 2012, 90(5), p. 303-311.

… the provision of information in public health and in primary healthcare could provide an important common basis … and the Supply and Demand Analysis Monitor (VAAM) for primary healthcare. In this feasibility study, we … regional PHSF with VAAM data on supply and demand for GP care (for Local Authorities, the most important form of …

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| Rijken, M., Bekkema, N., Boeckxstaens, P., Schellevis, F.G., Maeseneer, J.M. de, Groenewegen, P.P. Chronic Disease Management Programmes: an adequate response to patients’ needs? Health Expectations: 2014, 17(5), p. 608-621.

… management programmes (DMPs) to improve the quality of care for patients with chronic diseases. Recently, questions … we propose a generic comprehensive model, embedded in primary care.A goal-oriented approach provides the … we propose a generic comprehensive model, embedded in primary care.A goal-oriented approach provides the …

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| Holvast, F., Verhaak, P.F.M., Dekker, J.H., Waal, M.W.M. de, Marwijk, H.W.J. van, Penninx, B.W.J.H., Comijs, H. Determinants of receiving mental health care for depression in older adults. Journal of Affective Disorders: 2012, 143(1-3), p. 69-74.

… people with depressive disorders have contact with health care professionals for mental problems. Method: … contact for mental health problems, almost entirely within primary care (62%). The odds of having contact increased with … contact for mental health problems, almost entirely within primary care (62%). The odds of having contact increased with …

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| Noordman, J., Koopmans, B., Korevaar, J.C., Weijden, T. van der, Dulmen, S. van. Exploring lifestyle counselling in routine primary care consultations: the professionals’ role. Family Practice: 2013, 30(3), p. 332-340.

… Dulmen, S. van. Exploring lifestyle counselling in routine primary care consultations: the professionals’ role. Family Practice … p. 332-340. … Exploring lifestyle counselling in routine primary care consultations: the professionals’ role. … …

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| Seekles, W.M., Cuijpers, P., Ven, P. van de, Penninx, B.W.J.H., Verhaak, P.F.M., Beekman, A.T.F., Straten, A. van. Personality and perceived need for mental health care among primary care patients. Journal of Affective Disorders: 2012, 136(3), p. 666-674.

… perceived need for (specific types of) mental health care. Methods: Cross-sectional data were derived from the … and perceived need for mental health care among primary care patients. Journal of Affective Disorders : 2012, … and perceived need for mental health care among primary care patients. … anxiety … depression … help-seeking …

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| Kuchinke, W., Veen, E.B. van, Delaney, B.C., Verheij, R., Taweel, A., Ohmann, C. TRANSFoRm: a flexible zone model of a data privacy framework for Primary Care research. Journal of the American Medical Informatics Association: 2011, p. 27. Abstract. AMIA 2011 Summit on Clinical Research Informatics. 9-11 march 2011, San Francisco.

… project a flexible zone model for data privacy in Primary Care research was developed. The model applies different … develops a user-centered platform for the integration of Primary Care clinical and research activities. Because …

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| Donker, G., Dorsman, S. Cancer-related gut feelings among Dutch general practitioners.: , 2013. 46 p. Abstract. In: Abstractbook 6th Annual Meeting of the Cancer and Primary Care Research International (Ca-PRI) network. 15th-16th april 2013, Cambridge.

… In: Abstractbook 6th Annual Meeting of the Cancer and Primary Care Research International (Ca-PRI) network. 15th-16th april …