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| Hopman, P. Quality of GP-care as perceived by cancer patients in different phases of the illness.: , 2013. 73 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 2013, Cambridge. … Background: Health care for cancer patients, particularly follow-up and …

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| Karasz, A., Dowrick, C., Byng, R., Buszewicz, M., Ferri, L., olde Hartman, T.C., Dulmen, S. van, Weel-Baumgarten, E. van, Reeve, J. What we talk about when we talk about depression: doctor-patient conversations and treatment decision outcomes. British Journal of General Practice: 2012, 62(594), p. e55-e63.

… Background: Efforts to address depression in primary care settings have focused on the introduction of care … a maximum variation sampling strategy, 30 transcripts of primary care consultations about distress or depression were …

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| Manniën, J., Klomp, T., Wiegers, T., Pereboom, M., Brug, J., Jonge, A. de, Meijde, M. van der, Hutton, E., Schellevis, F., Spelten, E. Evaluation of primary care midwifery in the Netherlands: design and rationale of a dynamic cohort study (DELIVER). BMC Health Services Research: 2012, 12(69)

… and 78% of pregnant women start their maternity care with a primary care midwife. Scientific research to support evidence-based practice in primary care midwifery in the Netherlands has been sparse. …

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| Prins, M.A., Verhaak, P.F.M., Smit, E.H., Verheij, R.A. De positie van de eerstelijnspsycholoog in de eerstelijns-ggz. Huisarts en Wetenschap: 2012, 55(4), p. 146-150.

… In the Netherlands, the general practitioner (GP) and the primary care psychologist are considered gatekeepers to specialized mental health services. Because primary mental health services are currently in a state of …

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| Dauvrin, M., Lorant, V., Sandhu, S., Devillé, W., Dia, H., Dias, S., Gaddini, A., Ioannidis, E., Jensen, N.K., Kluge, U., Mertaniemi, R., Puigpinósi Riera, R., Sarvary, A., Straßmayr, C., Stankunas, M., Soares, J.J.F., Welbel, M., Priebe, S. Health care for irregular migrants: pragmatism across Europe. A qualitative study. BMC Research Notes: 2012, 5(99)

… Health services in Europe face the challenge of delivering care to a heterogeneous group of irregular migrants (IM). … interviews were conducted with health professionals in 144 primary care services, 48 mental health services, and 48 … patients in a regular situation than did respondents from primary care and mental health services. Primary care …

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| Assendelft, W.J.J., Nielen, M.M.J., Hettinga, D.M., Meer, V. van der, Vliet, M. van, Drenthen, A.J.M., Schellevis, F.G., Oosterhout, M.J.W. van. Bridging the gap between public health and primary care in prevention of cardiometabolic diseases: background of and experiences with the Prevention Consultation in The Netherlands. Family Practice: 2012, 29(suppl. 1), p. i126-i131.

… in the Netherlands, a prevention programme linked to primary care has been developed. This initiative was supported by the … a need for proactive disease prevention, linked to primary care. An evidence-based guideline was developed using …

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| Sanches, S.A., Wiegers, T.A., Otten, B.J., Claahsen-van der Grinten, H.L. Physical, social and societal functioning of children with congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH) and their parents, in a Dutch population. International Journal of Pediatric Endocrinology: 2012, 1(2)

… adrenal hyperplasia (CAH) and related conditions caused by primary adrenal insufficiency, such as Addison's or Cushing's … 12 regarding pre-school children (0-4 years), 63 regarding primary school children (4-12 years), and 32 regarding … … coping … quality of life … social participation … self-care … comorbidity … parents …

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| Bakker, D.H. de, Struijs, J.N., Baan, C.B., Raams, J., Wildt, J.E. de, Vrijhoef, H.J.M., Schut, F.T. Early results from adoption of bundled payment for diabetes care in The Netherlands show improvement in care coordination. Health Affairs: 2012, 31(2), p. 426-433.

… In 2010 a bundled payment system for diabetes care, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease care, and … a contracting entity, the care group, to cover all of the primary care needed by patients with these chronic … payments for multidisciplinary provider groups offering primary and specialty care to a defined group of patients. …

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| Batenburg, R., Hassel, D. van, Velden, L. van der. Working as a locum GP: their professional role in organizational context.: , 2012. 16 p. Abstract. In: European Health Management Association. Abstractbook EHMA Annual Conference 2012 'Public healthcare: who pays, who provides? 13-15 june 2012, Bern.

… monitored and planned to ensure their pivotal role in primary care and the Dutch health care system. While the majority of … pressure on health care costs and quality assurance in primary care, it is recommended to specifically regard how GP …

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| Batenburg, R., Eyck, A. The growth and decline of health community centres in the Netherlands: a macro-historical analysis. Journal of Management and Marketing in Healthcare: 2011, 4(4), p. 242-246.

… centres in the Netherlands: a macro-historical analysis. … primary care … netherlands … countries … healthcare systems … health …

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| Lanson, S., Lucas, C., Veenhof, C. Demographic and clinical characteristics of primary and secondary care patients with osteoarthritis of hip and knee are quite similar. Osteoarthritis and Cartilage: 2012, 20(Suppl. 1), p. S191. Abstract. World Congress on Osteoarthritis. 26-29 april 2012, Barcelona.

… conservatively before patients are referred to secondary care. Therefore, it can be expected that secondary care patietns with osteoarthritis differ from primary care patients. The purpose of the current study is to … of patients with osteoarthritis who are referred to primary care physiotherapists and patients who are referred …

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| Prins, M.A., Verhaak, P.F.M., Hilbink-Smolders, M., Spreeuwenberg, P., Laurant, M.G.H., Meer, K. van der, Marwijk, H.W.J. van, Penninx, B.W.J.H., Bensing, J.M. Outcomes for depression and anxiety in primary care and details of treatment: a naturalistic longitudinal study. BMC Psychiatry: 2011, 11(180)

… little evidence as to whether or not guideline concordant care in general practice results in better clinical outcomes … Bensing, J.M. Outcomes for depression and anxiety in primary care and details of treatment: a naturalistic … : 2011, 11(180) … Outcomes for depression and anxiety in primary care and details of treatment: a naturalistic …

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| Graaff, F.M. de, Francke, A.L., Muijsenbergh, M.E.T.C. van den, Geest, S. van der. Understanding and improving communication and decision-making in palliative care for Turkish and Moroccan immigrants: a multiperspective study. Ethnicity & Health: 2012, 17(4), p. 363-384.

… how communication and decision-making in palliative care among Turkish and Moroccan patients is influenced by … group': Dutch care providers see the patient as their primary discussion partner, while in Turkish and Moroccan … group': Dutch care providers see the patient as their primary discussion partner, while in Turkish and Moroccan …

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| Hoebert, J.M., Souverein, P.C., Mantel-Teeuwisse, A.K., Leufkens, H.G.M., Dijk, L. van. Reimbursement restriction and moderate decrease in benzodiazepine use in general practice. Annals of Family Medicine: 2012, 10(1), p. 42-49.

… of sleeping disturbance (International Classification of Primary Care code: P06) or anxiety (P74, P01) between January 2008 …

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| Zwaanswijk, M., Dijk, C.E. van, Verheij, R.A. Child and adolescent mental health care in Dutch general practice: time trend analyses. BMC Family Practice: 2011, 12(133)

… can be identified, treated or referred to specialised care. Measures to strengthen Dutch primary mental health care have stimulated cooperation between primary and secondary mental health care and have led to an …

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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. Impact of dizziness on everyday life in older primary care patients: a cross-sectional study. Health and Quality of Life Outcomes: 2011, 9(44)

… We therefore studied dizziness-related impairment in older primary care patients and aimed to identify indicators related to … panel and based on an earlier systematic review. Our primary outcome was impact of dizziness on everyday life …

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| Tol, J., Swinkels, I., Veenhof, C. What factors are associated with the number of consultations per dietetic treatment. Nutrition & Dietetics: 2012, 69(Suppl. 1), p. 65. Abstract. 16th International Congress of Dietetics. 5-8 september 2012, Sydney.

… from the National Information Service for Allied Health Care (LiPZ). LiPZ is a Dutch registration network of allied healthcare professionals, including primary healthcare working dietitians. Data were used from … network of allied healthcare professionals, including primary healthcare working dietitians. Data were used from …

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| Rechel, B., Mladovsky, P., Devillé, W. Monitoring migrant health in Europe: a narrative review of data collection practices. Health Policy: 2012, 105(1), p. 10-16.

… in 24 of 27 EU member states. Registry data on health care utilization by migrant status are available in only 11 … although in most cases this only covers secondary and not primary care. Only few countries collect large-scale survey … although in most cases this only covers secondary and not primary care. Only few countries collect large-scale survey …

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| Boerma, W., Wiegers, T.A., Kringos, D.S., Baltag, V., Zhylkaidarova, A. Evaluation of the organization and provision of primary care in Kazakhstan: a survey-based project in the regions of Almaty and Zhambyl. Kopenhagen: WHO Regional Office for Europe, 2011. 119 p.

… Servië en Wit Rusland. … Although the strengthening of primary care services is a health reform priority in many countries … the background for such reform varies. In western Europe, primary care is emphasized to help address rising costs and …

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| Akman, M., Kalaça, S., Sargin, M., Tuncel, B., Ünlüoğlu, I., Uğurlu, M., Schäfer, W.L.A., Boerma, W.G.W., Groenewegen, P.P. QUALICOPC: Birinci basamak sağlik hizmetlerini kalite, maliyet ve aşitlik açisindan değerlendiren çok ülkeli bir çalişma* = QUALICOPC: a multi-country study evaluating quality, costs and equity in primary care. Türkiye Aile Hekimliği Dergisi: 2012, 16(2), p. 68-71.

… Objectives: The QUALICOPC (Quality and Costs of Primary Care in Europe) study aims to evaluate the performance of primary care systems in Europe in terms of quality, equity …

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| Bossen, D., Swinkels, I.C.S., Leemrijse, C.J., Veenhof, C. Directe toegankelijkheid fysiotherapie vanuit het perspectief van de fysiotherapeut. Nederlands Tijdschrift voor Fysiotherapie: 2011, 121(4), p. 190-197.

… was sent toa sample of 800 physical therapists in primary care in April 2009. Descriptive statistics were used for …

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| Boerleider, A.W., Francke, A.L., Wiegers, T.A., Manniën, J., Devillé, W.L.J.M. Provision of care to clients of migrant origin: the experiences of maternity care providers. European Journal of Public Health: 2012, 22(suppl. 2), p. 239. Abstract. 5th European Public Health Conference 'All inclusive public health'. 7-10 November 2012, St. Julians (Malta).

… a substantial part of the client population in maternity care. According to Statistics Netherlands, mothers of … Methods: Individual semi-structured interviews with primary care midwives (N = 13) and maternity care assistants … Methods: Individual semi-structured interviews with primary care midwives (N = 13) and maternity care assistants …

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| Snoeijs, S.P., Boerma, W.G.W., Baltag, V., Schellevis, F.G. Effective interventions for the prevention and management of diabetes mellitus and cardiovascular diseases in primary care: a systematic review. European Journal of Public Health: 2012, 22(suppl. 2), p. 217-218. Abstract. 5th European Public Health Conference 'All inclusive public health'. 7-10 November 2012, St. Julians (Malta).

… diseases (NCD) is among the biggest challenges of (primary) health care systems. In particular tackling, cardiovascular diseases … the evidence for effective prevention and interventions in primary care related to these NCDs. Methods: In Medline, 65 …

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| Schäfer, W.L.A., Boerma, W.G.W., Schellevis, F.G., Groenewegen, P.P. Patient evaluations of primary care. European Journal of Public Health: 2012, 22(suppl. 2), p. 48-49. Abstract. 5th European Public Health Conference 'All inclusive public health'. 7-10 November 2012, St. Julians (Malta).

… Background: So far, studies about people’s appreciation of primary care services has shown that patient satisfaction seems to be … 7000 patients were asked about what the find important in primary care. Data at the level of the primary care practice …

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| Penninx, B.W.J.H., Nolen, W.A., Lamers, F., Zitman, F.G., Smit, J.H., Spinhoven, P., Cuijpers, P., Jong, P.J. de, Marwijk, H.W.J. van, Meer, K. van der, Verhaak, P., Laurant, M.G.H., Graaf, R. de, Hoogendijk, W.J., Wee, N. van der, Ormel, J., Dyck, R. van, Beekman, A.T.F. Two-year course of depressive and anxiety disorders: results from the Netherlands Study of Depression and Anxiety (NESDA). Journal of Affective Disorders: 2011, 133(1-2), p. 76-85.

… from 1209 depressive and/or anxiety patients residing in primary and specialized care settings, participating in the Netherlands Study of … This, however, reflects the actual patient population in primary and specialized care settings. CONCLUSIONS: Their …

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| Salchev, P., Schäfer, W., Boerma, W., Groenewegen, P. QUALICOPC, a multi-country study evaluating quality, costs and equity in primary care. Bulgarian Journal of Public Health: 2011, 3(1-2), p. 93-97.

… Today, strengthening primary care is worldwide probably higher than ever on the agenda of scientist and policy makers (1). Primary care is expected to be an effective response to …

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| Schäfer, W.L.A., Boerma, W.G.W., Kringos, D.S., Maeseneer, J. de, Gress, S., Heinemann, S., Rotar-Pavlic, D., Seghieri, C., Svab, I., Berg, M.J. van den, Vainieri, M., Westert, G.P., Willems, S., Groenewegen, P.P. QUALICOPC, a multi-country study evaluating quality, costs and equity in primary care. BMC Family Practice: 2011, 12(115)

… Background: The QUALICOPC (Quality and Costs of Primary Care in Europe) study aims to evaluate the performance of primary care systems in Europe in terms of quality, equity …

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| Wilson, D.M., Cohen, J., Birch, S., MacLeod, R., Mohankumar, D., Armstrong, P., Froggatt, K., Francke, A.L., Low, G., McCormack, B., Hollis, V., Williams, A. "No one dies of old age": implications for research, practice, and policy. Journal of Palliative Care: 2011, 27(2), p. 148-156.

… involving older decedents occurred? 3) What were the primary causes of death for the oldest-old, and did these … involving older decedents occurred? 3) What were the primary causes of death for the oldest-old, and did these … for research, practice, and policy. Journal of Palliative Care : 2011, 27(2), p. 148-156. … "No one dies of old age": …

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| Uijen, J.H.J.M., Bindels, P.J.E., Schellevis, F.G., Wouden, J.C. van der. ENT problems in Dutch children: trends in incidence rates, antibiotic prescribing and referrals 2002-2008. Scandinavian Journal of Primary Health Care: 2011, 29(2), p. 75-79.

… and referrals 2002-2008. Scandinavian Journal of Primary Health Care : 2011, 29(2), p. 75-79. … ENT problems in Dutch …

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| Bijnen, E.M.E. van, Heijer, C.D.J. den, Paget, W.J., Stobberingh, E.E., Verheij, R.A., Bruggeman, C.A., Pringle, M., Goossens, H., Schellevis, F.G. The appropriateness of prescribing antibiotics in the community in Europe: study design. BMC Infectious Diseases: 2011, 11(293)

… Over 90% of all antibiotics in Europe are prescribed in primary care. It is important that antibiotics are prescribed that … the appropriateness of antibiotic prescribing in primary care in Europe by collecting and combining patterns …