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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 …

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| Bekker-Grob, E.W. de, Dulmen, S. van, Berg, M. van den, Verheij, R.A., Slobbe, L.C.J. Primary prevention of cardiovascular diseases: a cost study in family practices. BMC Family Practice: 2011, 12(69)

… BACKGROUND: Considering the scarcity of health care resources and the high costs associated with … diseases, we investigated the spending on cardiovascular primary preventive activities and the prescribing behaviour of primary preventive cardiovascular medication (PPCM) in Dutch …

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| Merten, H., Lubberding, S., Wagtendonk, I. van, Johannesma, P.C., Wagner, C. Patient safety in elderly hip fracture patients: design of a randomised controlled trial. BMC Health Services Research: 2011, 11(59)

… BACKGROUND: The clinical environment in which health care providers have to work everyday is highly complex; this … common complications for the period after discharge. The primary outcome measures in this study are the incidence of … common complications for the period after discharge. The primary outcome measures in this study are the incidence of …

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| Martin, L., Dulmen, S. van, Spelten, E., Hutton, E. Prenatal genetic counseling: future parents prefer to make decisions together, using professional advice. Prenatal Diagnosis: 2012, 32(suppl.1), p. 105. Abstract: 16th International Conference on Prenatal Diagnosis and Therapy, 3-6 june 2012, Miami.

… abnormalities has become an increasing part of obstetric care in the Netherlands (Wiegers and Hingstman, 2008). During … this topic and preferred decision making model. In 17 primary midwifery care practices in the Netherlands, pregnant … this topic and preferred decision making model. In 17 primary midwifery care practices in the Netherlands, pregnant …

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| Spelten, E., Gitsels, J., Pereboom, M., Martin, L., Hutton, E., Dulmen, S. van. Video recording to improve the quality of prenatal genetic counselling. Prenatal Diagnosis: 2012, 32(suppl.1), p. 105. Abstract: 16th International Conference on Prenatal Diagnosis and Therapy, 3-6 june 2012, Miami.

… testing has become an increasing part of obstetric care in the Netherlands. The majority of Dutch women (> 70%) … nationwide study to evaluate the quality and provision of primary midwifery care in the Netherlands. Twenty primary care midwifery practices in the Netherlands and their …

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| Heins, M.J., Rijken, P.M., Schellevis, F.G., Hoek, L. van der, Korevaar, J.C. Increases health care use in cancer survivors.: , 2012. 76 p. Abstract. 5th Annual Conference Ca-PRI 'Leraning from our Differences', 5-7 juni 2012, Cleveland. In: Abstractbook Ca-PRI 2012. Cleveland, The Cancer and Primary Care Research International Network, 2012.

… In: Abstractbook Ca-PRI 2012. Cleveland, The Cancer and Primary Care Research International Network, 2012. … Background: As … of cancer and its treatment, more insight into primary health care use of cancer survivors is needed. …

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| Heins, M.J., Rijken, P.M., Schellevis, F.G., Hoek, L. van der, Korevaar, J.C. Increased health care use in cancer survivors.: , 2012.

… of cancer and its treatment, more insight into primary health care use of cancer survivors is needed. We aimed to determine … for which reasons do adult cancer patients contact their Primary Care Physician (PCP) 2-5 years after diagnosis. …

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| Holland, D.E., Mistiaen, P., Bowles, K.H. Problems and unmet needs of patients discharged "home to self-care". Professional Case Management: 2011, 16(5), p. 240-250.

… the extent to which patients discharged "home to self care" experienced problems and unmet needs. A secondary aim … and unmet needs between medical and surgical patients. Primary Practice Setting: The study setting was acute care in … and unmet needs between medical and surgical patients. Primary Practice Setting: The study setting was acute care in …

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| Uijen, A.A., Schellevis, F.G., Bosch, W.J.H.M. van den, Mokkink, H.G.A., Weel, C. van, Schers, H.J. Nijmegen Continuity Questionnaire: development and testing of a questionnaire that measures continuity of care. Journal of Clinical Epidemiology: 2011, 64(12), p. 1391-1399.

… test a generic questionnaire to measure continuity of care from the patient's perspective across primary and secondary care settings. We developed the … continuity of care from the patient's perspective across primary and secondary care settings. We developed the …

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| Hansen, J., Schäfer, W., Black, N., Groenewegen, P.P. European priorities for research on health care organizations and service delivery. Journal of Health Services Research & Policy: 2011, 16(Suppl 2), p. 16-26.

… an overview of the principal areas of research on health care organization and service delivery and to identify … produced on health care organizations, we focus on primary care and hospital care. Method: A combination of … boundaries (including the relationship between primary and secondary care), patient involvement and …

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| Weinreich, S.S., Lange-de Klerk, E.S.M. de, Rijmen, F., Cornel, M.C., Kinderen, M. de, Plass, A.M. Raising awareness of carrier testing for hereditary haemoglobinopathies in high-risk ethnic groups in the Netherlands: a pilot study among the general public and primary care providers. BMC Public Health: 2009, 9(338)

… antenatal carrier testing is routinely offered by health care services to the general public. A municipal health … of the public from ethnic groups at increased risk, and primary health care providers. This study examines the … addition, the study explores attitudes and intentions of primary care providers towards haemoglobinopathy carrier …

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| Suijkerbuijk, A.W.M., Broek, I.V.F. van den, Brouwer, H.J., Vanrolleghem, A.M., Joosten, J.H.K., Verheij, R.A., Sande, M.A.B. van der, Kretzschmar, M.E.E. Usefulness of primary care electronic networks to assess the incidence of chlamydia, diagnosed by general practitioners. BMC Family Practice: 2011, 12(72)

… made by general practitioners (GPs). Baseline data from primary care will facilitate the future evaluation of the ongoing … monitoring the incidence of chlamydia cases diagnosed in primary care in the Netherlands. METHODS: In the electronic …

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| Schäfer, W., Groenewegen, P.P., Hansen, J., Black, N. Priorities for health services research in primary care. Quality in Primary Care: 2011, 19(2), p. 77-83.

… in health and the consequences of societal changes. Primary care, which has the potential to help meet these challenges, … This article focuses on our findings as they apply to primary care. Methods: General findings of the HSREPP project …

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| Verheij, R.A. Eerstelijns zorgregistraties leveren informatie over het gebruik en de kwaliteit van zorg, en ontwikkelingen in de volksgezondheid. TSG: Tijdschrift voor Gezondheidswetenschappen: 2011, 89(3), p. 146-147.

… zijn er? (aut. ref.) … Data primarily recorded for patient care are a valuable source of information for health services … for physiotherapists, exercise therapists, dieticians and primary care psychologists. Real time surveillance of … (out of hours services, pharmacies), integrated into one primary care information network and linked with other …

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| Kringos, D.S., Boerma, W.G.W., Spaan, E., Pellny, M. A snapshot of the organization and provision of primary care in Turkey. BMC Health Services Research: 2011, 11(90)

… aimed to support Turkey in its efforts to strengthen the primary care (PC) system by implementing the WHO Primary Care Evaluation Tool (PCET). This article provides an …

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Piek, E., Meer, K. van der, Penninx, B.W.J.H., Verhaak, P.F.M., Nolen, W.A. Referral of patients with depression to mental health care by Dutch general practitioners: an observational study. BMC Family Practice: 2011, 12(41)

… Depression is a common illness, often treated in primary care. Guidelines provide recommendations for referral to … guideline recommendations. METHODS: We used data of primary care respondents from the Netherlands Study of …

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| Holloway, K., Dijk, L. van. Rational use of medicines. In: World Health Organization. The World Medicines Situation Report 2011. Geneve: World Health Organization, 2011.

… and harmful. In developing and transitional countries, in primary care less than 40% of patients in the public sector and 30% … and harmful. In developing and transitional countries, in primary care less than 40% of patients in the public sector …

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| Dros, Jacq., Maarsingh, O.R., Windt, D.A.W.M. van der, Oort, F.J., Riet, G. ter, Rooij, S.E.J.A. de, Schellevis, F.G., Horst, H.E. van der, Weert, H.C.P.M. van. Profiling dizziness in older primary care patients: an empirical study. PLoS One: 2011, 6(1), p. e16481.

… of 65 years and older presenting with dizziness to 45 primary care physicians in the Netherlands from July 2006 to January … of 65 years and older presenting with dizziness to 45 primary care physicians in the Netherlands from July 2006 to …

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| Mistiaen, P., Jolley, D.J., McGowan, S., Hickey, M.B., Spreeuwenberg, P., Francke, A.L. ‘Australische medische schapenvacht’ ter preventie van decubitus: meta-analyse met individuele patiëntendata toont effectiviteit. Nederlands Tijdschrift voor Geneeskunde: 2011, 155(18), p. A 3034.

… to 1 of 2 groups: a control group, who received standard care, and an intervention group, who, in addition to standard care, had at least one AMS placed under the sacral area when … each trial separately and for the combined dataset. The primary outcome measure was the incidence of sacral pressure …

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| Beljouw, I.M.J. van, Verhaak, P.F.M., Cuijpers, P., Marwijk, H.W.J. van, Penninx, B.W.J.H. The course of untreated anxiety and depression, and determinants of poor one-year outcome: a one-year cohort study. BMC Psychiatry: 2010, 86(10)

… in patients with and without a self-perceived need for care. The aim of the present study was to examine the … Baseline and one-year follow-up data were used of 594 primary care patients with current anxiety or depressive … Baseline and one-year follow-up data were used of 594 primary care patients with current anxiety or depressive …

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| Berkelmans, P.G.J., Berendsen, A.J., Verhaak, P.F.M., Meer, K. van der. Characteristics of general practice care: what do senior citizens value? A qualitative study. BMC Geriatrics: 2010, 10(80)

… this group in relation to the non-medical attributes of GP care. The aim of this study is to improve our understanding … group of patients in relation to non-medical attributes of primary health care. This may help to develop strategies to … Meeting their needs regarding non-medical attributes of primary health care is important to improve the quality of …

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| Oud, M.J.T., Schuling, J., Groenier, K.H., Verhaak, P.F.M., Slooff, C.J., Dekker, J.H., Meyboom-de Jong, B. Care provided by general practitioners to patients with psychotic disorders: a cohort study. BMC Family Practice: 2010, 11(92)

… and negative symptoms, contribute to suboptimal health care for these patients. General practitioners (GPs) could … the same amount of health care for these diseases as other primary care patients. The finding that older patients with … the same amount of health care for these diseases as other primary care patients. The finding that older patients with …

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| Jansen, A.P.D., Hout, H.P.J. van, Nijpels, G., Rijmen, F., Droës, R.M., Pot, A.M., Schellevis, F.G., Stalman, W.A.B., Marwijk, H.W.J. van. Effectiveness of case management among older adults with early symptoms of dementia and their primary informal caregivers: a randomized clinical trial. International Journal of Nursing Studies: 2011, 48(8), p. 933-943.

… and diagnosis of dementia is a pre-condition for improving care for both older adults with dementia and their informal … older adults with early symptoms of dementia and their primary informal caregivers. Design Randomized controlled … at baseline and after 6 and 12 months. Setting Primary care in West-Friesland, the Netherlands. Participants …

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| Prins, M.A., Verhaak, P.F.M., Smolders, M., Laurant, M.G.H., Meer, K. van der, Spreeuwenberg, P., Marwijk, H.W.J. van, Penninx, B.W.J.H., Bensing, J. Patient factors associated with guideline-concordant treatment of anxiety and depression in primary care. Journal of General Internal Medicine: 2010, 25(7), p. 648-655.

… enabling and need factors) with guideline-concordant care for anxiety and depression in primary care. DESIGN: Analysis of data from the Netherlands … patients receiving treatment for depression and anxiety in primary care.(aut. ref.) … OBJECTIVE: To identify …

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| Schaufeli, W.B., Maassen, G.H., Bakker, A.B., Sixma, H.J. Stability and change in burnout: a 10-year follow-up study among primary care physicians. Journal of Occupational and Organizational Psychology: 2011, 84(2), p. 248-267.

… is (1) to investigate the impact of patient demands on primary care physicians’ burnout and (2) to examine the stability and … were drawn from the official Dutch registration system for primary health care, and longitudinal panel data (n = 165) …

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| Priebe, S., Sandhu, S., Dias, S., Gaddini, A., Greacen, T., Ioannidis, E., Kluge, U., Krasnik, A., Lamkaddem, M., Lorant, V., Puigpinósi Riera, R., Sarvary, A., Soares, J.J.F., Stankunas, M., Straßmayr, C., Wahlbeck, K., Welbel, M., Bogic, M. Good practice in health care for migrants: views and experiences of care professionals in 16 European countries. BMC Public Health: 2011, 11(187)

… Background: Health services across Europe provide health care for migrant patients every day. However, little … in 16 countries. In each country, professionals in nine primary care practices, three accident and emergency hospital … in 16 countries. In each country, professionals in nine primary care practices, three accident and emergency hospital …

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| Dijk, C.E. van, Verheij, R.A., Spreeuwenberg, P., Groenewegen, P.P., Bakker, D.H. de. Minor surgery in general practice and effects on referrals to hospital care: observational study. BMC Health Services Research: 2011, 11(2)

… BACKGROUND: Strengthening primary care is the focus of many countries, as national healthcare systems with a strong primary care sector tend to have lower healthcare costs. …

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| Hendriks, M., Sixma, H., Rademakers, J. Do patient experiences indeed reveal differences between practices more effectively than patient satisfaction? British Medical Journal: 2010, 341 Reactie op online artikel: C. Salisbury; M. Wallace; A.A. Montgomery. Patients’ experience and satisfaction in primary care: secondary analysis using multilevel modelling. British Medical Journal, Vol. 341 (2010).

… A.A. Montgomery. Patients’ experience and satisfaction in primary care: secondary analysis using multilevel modelling. British … A.A. Montgomery. Patients’ experience and satisfaction in primary care: secondary analysis using multilevel modelling. …

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| Wiegers, T.A., Hukkelhoven, C. The role of hospital midwives in the Netherlands. BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth: 2010, 10(80)

… Background: Most midwives in the Netherlands work in primary care where they are the lead professionals providing care to … … Background: Most midwives in the Netherlands work in primary care where they are the lead professionals providing …