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| Terluin, B., Brouwers, E.P.M., Marwijk, H.W.J. van, Verhaak, P.F.M., Horst, H.E. van der. Detecting depressive and anxiety disorders in distressed patients in primary care: comparative diagnostic accuracy of the Four-Dimensional Symptom Questionnaire (4DSQ) and the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS). BMC Family Practice: 2009, 10(58)

… and anxiety disorders often go unrecognized in distressed primary care patients, despite the overtly psychosocial nature of … and anxiety disorders often go unrecognized in distressed primary care patients, despite the overtly psychosocial …

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Windt, D.A.W.M. van der, Simons, E., Riphagen, I.I., Ammendolia, C., Verhangen, A.P., Laslett, M., Devillé, W., Deyo, R.A., Bouter, L.M., Vet, H.C.W. de, Aertgeerts, B. Physical examination for lumbar radiculopathy due to disc herniation in patients with low-back pain. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews: 2010, 17(2), p. CD007431.

… surgical discectomy may provide faster relief of symptoms. Primary care clinicians use patient history and physical examination … Search strategy: We searched electronic databases for primary studies: PubMed (includes MEDLINE), EMBASE, and …

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| Gageldonk-Lafeber, A.B. van, Bogaerts, M.A.H., Verheij, R., Sande, M.A.B. van der. Time trends in primary-care morbidity, hospitalization and mortality due to pneumonia. Epidemiology and Infection: 2009, 137(10), p. 1472-1478.

… increased considerably over this period, especially in primary-care settings, and that focusing only on hospitalization … increased considerably over this period, especially in primary-care settings, and that focusing only on …

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| Boerma, W.G.W., Pellny, M., Wiegers, T.A., Kringos, D.S., Rusovich, M. [Evaluation of the organizational model of primary care in Belarus. A survey-based project in the regions of Minsk and Vitebsk.] Kopenhagen: WHO Regional Office for Europe, 2009. 137 p. Russische versie van: W.G.W. Boerma; M. Pellny; T.A. Wiegers; D.S. Kringos; M. Rusovich. Evaluation of the organizational model of primary care in Belarus. A survey-based project in the regions of Minsk and Vitebsk. Kopenhagen: WHO, 2009.

… M. Rusovich. Evaluation of the organizational model of primary care in Belarus. A survey-based project in the regions of … Rusovich, M. [Evaluation of the organizational model of primary care in Belarus. A survey-based project in the …

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| Uiters, A.H. Primary health care use among ethnic minorities in the Netherlands: a comparative study = Zorggebruik onder etnische minderheden in Nederland : een vergelijkende studie. Utrecht: NIVEL, 2007. 200 p. Proefschrift Erasmus Universiteit Rotterdam.

… Surinaamse en Antilliaanse achtergrond. … Uiters, A.H. Primary health care use among ethnic minorities in the Netherlands: a … 200 p. Proefschrift Erasmus Universiteit Rotterdam. … Primary health care use among ethnic minorities in the …

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| Pelone, F., Basso, D., Lilli, S., Belvis, A.G. de, Rosano, A., Zee, J. van der, Ricciardi, W. Evolution of the concept of avoidable hospitalization through the selections of causes and codes: evidence from a comprehensive review. European Journal of Public Health: 2010, 20(suppl. 1), p. 78. Abstract. 3rd European Public Health Conference 'Integrated Public Health', 10 - 13 November 2010, Amsterdam.

… 10 - 13 November 2010, Amsterdam. … Background: Ambulatory care sensitive conditions (ACSCs) are diseases where the provision of primary health care (PHC) interventions may affect the … grey literature was explored. Included studies were primary epidemiological searches that referred to analyse the …

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| Groenewegen, P. Workshop: future research priorities in European HSR and their use in European policy and practice. European Journal of Public Health: 2010, 20(suppl. 1), p. 97-98. Abstract. 3rd European Public Health Conference 'Integrated Public Health', 10 - 13 November 2010, Amsterdam.

… priorities in various targeted areas of HSR: (i) health-care systems; (ii) health-care organizations and service … research, with particular focus on evaluating the role of primary versus secondary care in the organization and … research, with particular focus on evaluating the role of primary versus secondary care in the organization and …

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| Hansen, J., Schäfer, W., Black, N., Groenewegen, P. Research in the field of health-care organizations: state-of-the-art and future directions. European Journal of Public Health: 2010, 20(suppl. 1), p. 98. Abstract. 3rd European Public Health Conference 'Integrated Public Health', 10 - 13 November 2010, Amsterdam.

… future research priorities concerning the field of health care organization and service delivery. These form an … special emphasis goes out to evaluating the role of primary versus secondary care in the delivery of care. A … special emphasis goes out to evaluating the role of primary versus secondary care in the delivery of care. A …

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| Kringos, D.S., Bolibar, Y., Bourgueil, T., Cartier, T., Dedeum, T., Hasvold, A., Hutchinson, M., Lember, M., Oleszczyk, D., Rotar Pavlick, I., Svab, P., Tedeschi, A., Wilson, S., Wilm, A., Windak, A., Boerma, W. The integration of public health in European primary care systems. European Journal of Public Health: 2010, 20(suppl. 1), p. 100. Abstract. 3rd European Public Health Conference 'Integrated Public Health', 10 - 13 November 2010, Amsterdam.

… 10 - 13 November 2010, Amsterdam. … Background: A strong primary care (PC) system provides accessible, comprehensive care in … are part of PC systems in Europe. … Background: A strong primary care (PC) system provides accessible, comprehensive …

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Determann, R.M., Royakkers, A., Wolthuis, E.K., Vlaar, A.P., Choi, G., Paulus, F., Hofstra, J.J., Graaff, M.J. de, Korevaar, J.C., Schultz, M.J. Ventilation with lower tidal volumes as compared with conventional tidal volumes for patients without acute lung injury: a preventive randomized controlled trial. Critical Care: 2010, 14(1), p. R1.

… without ALI at the onset of mechanical ventilation. The primary end point was cytokine levels in bronchoalveolar … without ALI at the onset of mechanical ventilation. The primary end point was cytokine levels in bronchoalveolar … injury: a preventive randomized controlled trial. Critical Care : 2010, 14(1), p. R1. … Ventilation with lower tidal …

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| Weevers, H.A., Beek, A.J. van der, Brink-Muinen, A. van den, Bensing, J., Boot, C.R.L., Mechelen, W. van. Communication about work between general practitioners and patients consulting for musculoskeletal disorders. Quality in Primary Care: 2009, 17(3), p. 197-203.

… discussion of patients' work to optimise patient-centred care. (aut. ref.) … BACKGROUND: Work-related musculoskeletal … discussion of patients' work to optimise patient-centred care. (aut. ref.) … Weevers, H.A., Beek, A.J. van der, … consulting for musculoskeletal disorders. Quality in Primary Care : 2009, 17(3), p. 197-203. … Communication about …

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| Krul, M., Wouden, J.C. van der, Schellevis, F.G., Suijlekom-Smit, L.W.A. van, Koes, B.W. Foot problems in children presented to the general practitioner: a comparison between 1987 and 2001. Family Practice: 2009, 26(3), p. 174-179.

… 2001 (P = 0.001). The distribution of referrals to other primary health care professionals and medical specialists has almost reversed in favour of primary health care professionals. CONCLUSION: Total …

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| Bakker, D.H. de. Naar een sterke eerste lijn: specialisatie in generalistenland? Utrecht/Tilburg: NIVEL, Universiteit van Tilburg, 2009. 32 p. Rede uitgesproken bij de aanvaarding van het ambt van bijzonder hoogleraar "Structuur en organisatie van de gezondheidszorg, inzonderheid de eerstelijnszorg" aan de Universiteit van Tilburg.

… In die visie van de World Health Organization staat in een primary health care gericht systeem de mens in zijn omgeving centraal. Dit …

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| Boerma, W.G.W., Pellny, M., Wiegers, T.A., Kringos, D.S., Rusovich, M. Evaluation of the organizational model of primary care in Belarus. A survey-based project in the regions of Minsk and Vitebsk. Kopenhagen: WHO Regional Office for Europe, 2009. 137 p.

… Rusovich, M. Evaluation of the organizational model of primary care in Belarus. A survey-based project in the regions of … 2009. 137 p. … Evaluation of the organizational model of primary care in Belarus. A survey-based project in the …

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| Maas, J., Verheij, R.A., Vries, S. de, Spreeuwenberg, P., Groenewegen, P.P., Schellevis, F.G. Morbidity is related to a green living environment. Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health: 2009, 63(12), p. 967-973.

… according to the International Classification of Primary Care (ICPC). The percentage of green space within a one … according to the International Classification of Primary Care (ICPC). The percentage of green space within a …

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| Bakker, D.H. de, Groenewegen, P.P. Primary care in the Netherlands: current situation and trends. Italian Journal of Public Health: 2009, 6(2), p. 128-135.

… Background: Primary care in the Netherlands has a strong international … may be qualified in two respects. First of all, the Dutch primary care system is less cohesive than is sometimes suggested. …

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| Venmans, L.M.A.J., Gorter, K.J., Rutten, G.E.H.M., Schellevis, F.G., Hoepelman, A.I.M., Hak, E. A clinical prediction rule for urinary tract infections in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus in primary care. Epidemiology and Infection: 2009, 137(2), p. 166-172.

… infections in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus in primary care. Epidemiology and Infection : 2009, 137(2), p. 166-172. … infections in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus in primary care. … diabetes mellitus … urologic diseases … …

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| Peters, M.J.L., Nielen, M.M.J., Raterman, H.G., Verheij, R.A., Schellevis, F., Nurmohamed, M.T. Increased cardiovascular disease in patients with inflammatory arthritis in primary care: a cross-sectional observation. Journal of Rheumatology: 2009, 36(9), p. 1866-1868.

… inflammatory arthritis and control subjects registered in primary care. METHODS: Conditional logistic regression analyses were … CONCLUSION: Inflammatory arthritis patients registered in primary care are associated with an increased cardiovascular …

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| Bot, C.M.A. de, Moed, H., Schellevis, F.G., Groot, H. de, Wijk, R.G. van, Wouden, J.C. van der. Allergic rhinitis in children: incidence and treatment in Dutch general practice in 1987 and 2001. Pediatric Allergy and Immunology: 2009, 20(6), p. 571-576.

… a common chronic disorder in children, mostly diagnosed in primary health care. This study investigated the national incidence and …

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| Ververs, T., Dijk, L. van, Yousofi, S., Schobben, F., Visser, G.H.A. Depression during pregnancy: views on antidepressant use and information sources of general practitioners and pharmacists. BMC Health Services Research: 2009, 9(119)

… depression during pregnancy was sent out to 1400 health care professionals to assess information sources on drug … in cases of gestational antidepressant use. Conclusion: Primary health care workers are not univocal concerning … in cases of gestational antidepressant use. Conclusion: Primary health care workers are not univocal concerning …

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| Boot, C.R.L., Meijman, F.J., Dulmen, S. van. Beliefs about the causes of health complaints: a study in primary care. Health Communication: 2009, 24(4), p. 346-350.

… Beliefs about the causes of health complaints: a study in primary care. Health Communication : 2009, 24(4), p. 346-350. … … Beliefs about the causes of health complaints: a study in primary care. … general practitioners … patient feedback … …

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| Kringos, D.S., Boerma, W.G.W., Pellny, M. Measuring mechanisms for quality assurance in primary care systems in transition: test of a new instrument in Slovenia and Uzbekistan. Quality in Primary Care: 2009, 17(3), p. 165-177.

… of structures and mechanisms for managing quality in primary care in countries in transition. Methods: The instrument is … a pre-structured questionnaire for use with managers of primary care facilities. The instrument has been field tested …

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| Uiters, E., Devillé, W., Foets, M., Spreeuwenberg, P., Groenewegen, P.P. Differences between immigrant and non-immigrant groups in the use of primary medical care: a systematic review. BMC Health Services Research: 2009, 9(76)

… between immigrant and non-immigrant groups in health care utilization vary with respect to the extent and … overview of the existing research on differences in primary care utilization between immigrant groups and the … across countries and immigrant groups. Differences in primary care use were related to study characteristics, …

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| Smolders, M., Laurant, M., Verhaak, P., Prins, M., Marwijk, H. van, Penninx, B., Wensing, M., Grol, R. Adherence to evidence-based guidelines for depression and anxiety disorders is associated with recording of the diagnosis. General Hospital Psychiatry: 2009, 31(5), p. 460-469.

… of baseline cross-sectional data of a cohort study of 721 primary care patients with a confirmed diagnosis of a depressive or … Documentation of an International Classification of Primary Care diagnosis of depression or anxiety disorder …

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| Haes, H. de, Bensing, J. Endpoints in medical communication research, proposing a framework of functions and outcomes. Patient Education and Counseling: 2009, 74(3), p. 287-294.

… hierarchy proposed. Health is suggested to be the primary goal of medical communication as are patient-related … communication research, theory is advocated to link health care provider behavior or skills to outcomes and to connect … hierarchy proposed. Health is suggested to be the primary goal of medical communication as are patient-related …

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| Prins, M.A., Verhaak, P.F.M., Meer, K. van der, Penninx, B.W.J.H., Bensing, J.M. Primary care patients with anxiety and depression: need for care from the patient's perspective. Journal of Affective Disorders: 2009, 119(1-3), p. 163-171.

… Many anxiety and depression patients receive no care, resulting in unnecessary suffering and high costs. … aims to determine the specific perceived need for care in primary care patients with anxiety and depression, and … Study of Depression and Anxiety (NESDA). In 622 primary care patients with a current (6-month recency) …

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| Son, G.E. van, Hoeken, D. van, Furth, E.F. van, Donker, G.A., Hoek, H.W. Course and outcome of eating disorders in a primary care-based cohort. International Journal of Eating Disorders: 2010, 43(2), p. 130-138.

… and outcome of patients with eating disorder detected in primary care. METHOD: General practitioners (GP's) provided … bulimia nervosa (BN) identified during a Dutch nationwide primary care-based incidence study. The research team …

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| Kringos, D.S., Boerma, W., Spaan, E., Pellny, M., Son, I., Korotkova, A. Evaluation of the organizational model of primary care in the Russian Federation: a survey-based pilot project in two rayons of the Moscow oblast. Kopenhagen: WHO Regional Office for Europe, 2009. 92 p.

… more about the structure and the organizational model of primary care in a given country. This is a first and very important step, a baseline, towards discovering how primary care processes and outcomes can be improved.. … The …

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| Biermans, M.C., Spreeuwenberg, P., Verheij, R.A., Bakker, D.H. de, Vries Robbé, P.F. de, Zielhuis, G.A. Striking trends in the incidence of health problems in the Netherlands (2002-05): findings from a new strategy for surveillance in general practice. European Journal of Public Health: 2009, 19(3), p. 290–296.

… rates for all codes of the International Classification of Primary Care (ICPC). Multilevel Poisson regression models were used … rates for all codes of the International Classification of Primary Care (ICPC). Multilevel Poisson regression models …

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| Soeteman, R.J.H., Yzermans, C.J., Spreeuwenberg, P.M.M., Dorn, T., Kerssens, J.J., Bosch, W.J.H.M. van den, Zee, J. van der. Does disaster affect immigrant victims more than non-immigrant victims in Dutch general practice: a matched cohort study. Journal of Public Health: 2009, 17(1), p. 27-32.

… practitioner, using the International Classification of Primary Care (ICPC). Results: The Turkish victims showed higher … practitioner, using the International Classification of Primary Care (ICPC). Results: The Turkish victims showed …