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| Heslinga, M., Nielen, M.M.J., Smulders, Y., Simsek, S., Nurmohamed, M.T. Amplified prevalence and incidence of cardiovascular disease in patients with inflammatory arthritis and coexistent autoimmune disorders. Rheumatology: 2020, 59(9), p. 2448-2454.

… of cardiovascular disease. Methods Data from the Nivel Primary Care Database were used to assess prevalence proportion and … of cardiovascular disease. Methods Data from the Nivel Primary Care Database were used to assess prevalence …

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| Stol, D.M., Badenbroek, I.F., Hollander, M., Nielen, M.J., Kraaijenhagen, R.A., Schellevis, F.G., Wit, N.J. de. Effectiveness of a stepwise cardiometabolic disease prevention program: Results of a randomized controlled trial in primary care. Preventive Medicine: 2020, 132, p. Art. nr. 105984.

… by individualized treatment if indicated compared to care as usual. Method We conducted a RCT between 2014 and … program: Results of a randomized controlled trial in primary care. Preventive Medicine : 2020, 132, p. Art. nr. … program: Results of a randomized controlled trial in primary care. … Hart- en vaatziekten … Preventie …

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| Houwen, J., Lucassen, P.L., Dongelmans, S., Stappers, H.W., Assendelft, W.J., Dulmen, S. van, olde Hartman, T.C. Medically unexplained symptoms: time to and triggers for diagnosis in primary care consultations. British Journal of General Practice: 2020, 70(691), p. e86-e94.

… and what triggers this. Aim To establish the moment in primary care consultations when a GP labels symptoms as medically … and what triggers this. Aim To establish the moment in primary care consultations when a GP labels symptoms as …

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| Pon, E. du, Kleefstra, N., Cleveringa, F., Dooren, A. van, Heerdink, E.R., Dulmen, S. van. Effects of the proactive interdisciplinary self-management (PRISMA) program on online care platform usage in patients with type 2 diabetes in primary care: a randomized controlled trial. Journal of Diabetes Research: 2020(5013142), p. 10 p..

… Objective Online care platforms can support patients with type 2 diabetes … an online care platform in patients with T2DM treated by primary care providers in the Netherlands. Method In a … an online care platform in patients with T2DM treated by primary care providers in the Netherlands. Mehod In a …

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| Stortenbeker, I., Houwen, J., Dulmen, S. van, olde Hartman, T., Das, E. Quantifying implicit uncertainty in primary care consultations: a systematic comparison of communication about medically explained versus unexplained symptoms. Patient Education and Counseling: 2019, 102, p. 2349-2352.

… Hartman, T., Das, E. Quantifying implicit uncertainty in primary care consultations: a systematic comparison of communication … 102, p. 2349-2352. … Quantifying implicit uncertainty in primary care consultations: a systematic comparison of …

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| Terpstra, T., Gol, J., Lucassen, P., Houwen, J., Dulmen, S. van, Berger, M., Rosmalen, J., olde Hartman, T. Explanations for medically unexplained symptoms: a qualitative study on GPs in daily practice consultations. Family Practice: 2020(cmz032), p. 124-130.

… Background General practice is the centre of care for patients with medically unexplained symptoms (MUS). … in order to make MUS explanations more suitable in daily primary care practice. … Background General practice is the … in order to make MUS explanations more suitable in daily primary care practice. … Terpstra, T., Gol, J., Lucassen, P., …

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| Scaioli, G., Schäfer, W.L.A., Boerma, W.G.W., Spreeuwenberg, P., Berg, M. van den, Schellevis, F.G., Groenewegen, P.P. Patients' perception of communication at the interface between primary and secondary care: a cross-sectional survey in 34 countries. BMC Health Services Research: 2019, 19(1018)

… specialists can lead to poorer quality, and continuity, of care. Our study aims to assess patients’ perceptions of communication at the interface between primary and secondary care in 34 countries. It will analyse, … this communication is associated with the organisation of primary care within a country, and with the characteristics …

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| Vervloet, M., Dijk, L. van, Spreeuwenberg, P., Price, D., Chisholm, A., Ganse, E. van, Pinnock H., Rand, C.S., Eakin, M.N., Schermer, T., Souverein, P.C., Dima, A.L. The relationship between real-world inhaled corticosteroids adherence and asthma outcomes: a multilevel approach. Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology: In Practice: 2020, 8(2), p. 626-634.

… bidirectionality and temporal sequence. Methods Primary care records (1987-2012) from the Optimum Patient Care … bidirectionality and temporal sequence. Methods Primary care records (1987-2012) from the Optimum Patient …

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| Král, N., Waard, A.M. de, Schellevis, F.G., Korevaar, J.C., Lionis, C., Carlsson, A.C., Sønderlund, A.L., Søndergaard, J., Larsen, L.B., Hollander, M., Thilsing, T., Angelaki, A., Wit, N.J. de, Seifert, B. What should selective cardiometabolic prevention programmes in European primary care look like? A consensus-based design by the SPIMEU group. European Journal of General Practice: 2019, 25(3), p. 101-108.

… prevention that can guide implementation within European primary care. Methods Initially, 32 statements covering different … to implement selective CMD prevention systematically in primary care relies on a stepwise approach: initial risk …

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| Nielen, M.M.J., Spronk, I., Davids, R., Korevaar, J.C., Poos, R., Hoeymans, N., Opstelten, W., Sande, M.A.B. van der, Biermans, M.C.J., Schellevis, F.G., Verheij, R.A. Estimating morbidity rates based on routine electronic health records in primary care: observational study. JMIR Medical Informatics: 2019, 7(3), p. e11929.

… the Netherlands Institute for Health Services Research Primary Care Database, which consisted of a representative sample of … and diseases in the International Classification of Primary Care version 1 were categorized as acute symptoms and …

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| Sønderlund, A.L., Thilsing, T., Korevaar, J., Hollander, M., Lionis, C., Schellevis, F., Wandell, P., Carlsson, A.C., Waard, A.K. de, Wit, N. de, Seifert, B., Angelaki, A., Král, N., Søndergaard, J. An evidence-based toolbox for the design and implementation of selective-prevention primary-care initiatives targeting cardio-metabolic disease. Preventive Medicine Reports: 2019, 16(100979)

… based on evidence from a panEuropean research project on primary-care SPIs targeting CMD. The evidence includes (1) two … and (3) a feasibility study of a generic, evidence-based primary-care SPI protocol in five European countries. Results …

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| Pon, E. du, Kleefstra, N., Cleveringa, F., Dooren, A. van, Heerdink, E.R., Dulmen, S. van. Effects of the Proactive Interdisciplinary self-management (PRISMA) program on self-reported and clinical outcomes in type 2 diabetes: a pragmatic randomized controlled trial. BMC Endocrine Disorders: 2019(139)

… or older diagnosed with type 2 diabetes and treated in primary care were included. In a randomized controlled trial design … outcomes in patients with type 2 diabetes treated in primary care. It was not possible to make a statement about …

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| Kissling, E., Pozo, F., Buda, S., Vilcu, A.M., Rizzo, C., Gherasim, A., Horváth, J.K., Brytting, M., Domegan, L., Meijer, A., Paradowska-Stankiewicz, I., Machado, A., Vučina, V.V., Lazar, M., Johansen, K., Dürrwald, R., Werf, S. van der, Bella, A., Larrauri, A., Ferenczi, a., Zakikhany, K., O'Donnell, J., Dijkstra, F., Bogusz, J., Guiomar, R., Filipović, S.K., Pitigoi, D., Penttinen, P., Valenciano, M., Hooiveld, M. Effectiveness of influenza vaccine against influenza A in Europe in seasons of different A(H1N1)pdm09 and the same A(H3N2) vaccine components (2016-17 and 2017-18). Vaccine: X: 2019, p. Art. nr. 100042.

… Methods We used the test-negative design in a multicentre primary care case-control study in 12 European countries to measure …

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| Kissling, E., Pozo, F., Buda, S., Vilcu, A., Gherasim, A., Brytting, M., Domegan, L., Gómez, V., Meijer, A., Lazar, M., Višekruna Vučina, V., Dürrwald, R., Werf, S. van der, Larrauri, A., Enkirch, T., O’Donnell, J., Guiomar, R., Hooiveld, M., Petrović, G., Stoian, E., Penttinen, P., Valenciano, M. Low 2018/19 vaccine effectiveness against influenza A(H3N2) among 15–64-year-olds in Europe: exploration by birth cohortexploration. Eurosurveillance: 2019, 24(48)

… in vaccine effectiveness (VE). Aim The I-MOVE multicentre primary care test-negative study assessed 2018/19 influenza A(H3N2) … in vaccine effectiveness (VE). Aim The I-MOVE multicentre primary care test-negative study assessed 2018/19 influenza …

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| Verberne, L.D.M., Leemrijse, C.J., Nielen, M.M.J., Friele, R.D. Achievement of weight loss in patients with overweight during dietetic treatment: an observational study in primary healthcare. PLoS One: 2019, 14(11)

… Introduction Dietitians are the preferred primary health care professionals for nutritional care in overweight … with overweight who were treated by dietitians in Dutch primary health care, and to identify patient characteristics …

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| Stol, D.M., Hollander, M., Badenbroek, I.F., Nielen, M.M.J., Schellevis, F.G., Wit, N.J. de. Uptake and detection rate of a stepwise cardiometabolic disease detection program in primary care - a cohort study. European Journal of Public Health: 2020, 30(3), p. 479-484.

… for stepwise CMD risk assessment and detection in primary care. The aim of this study was to assess the outcome of this … for stepwise CMD risk assessment and detection in primary care. The aim of this study was to assess the outcome …

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| Hansen, J., Batenburg, R., Vis, E., Velden, L. van der. Regional shortages in a small country: how to provide the right care in the right place? European Journal of Public Health: 2019, 29(ckz185.410)

… countries in terms of regional differences in access to care and attractiveness for care workers to build their careers. Both in primary care and hospital care new solutions are being sought … differences exist between regions in the supply of both primary care and hospital care doctors. Particular and less …

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| Machado, A., Mazagatos, C., Dijkstra, F., Kislaya, I., Gherasim, A., McDonald, S.A., Kissling, E., Valenciano, M., Meijer, A., Hooiveld, M., Nunes, B., Larrauri, A. Impact of influenza vaccination programmes among the elderly population on primary care, Portugal, Spain and the Netherlands: 2015/16 to 2017/18 influenza seasons. Eurosurveillance: 2019, 24(45)

… of medically attended influenza-confirmed cases (MAICC) in primary care averted in the seasons 2015/16 to 2017/18 among those … of medically attended influenza-confirmed cases (MAICC) in primary care averted in the seasons 2015/16 to 2017/18 among …

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| Pon, E. du, Wildeboer, A.T., Dooren, A.A. van, Bilo, H.J.G., Kleefstra, N., Dulmen, A.M. van. Active participation of patients with Type 2 diabetes in consultations with their primary care practice nurses – what helps and what hinders: a qualitative study. BMC Health Services Research: 2019((1):814)

… Patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) receiving primary care regularly visit their practice nurses (PNs). By actively … from actively participating in consultations with their primary care PNs. Methods Two semi-structured focus groups …

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| Brabers, A.E.M., Groot, K. de, Groenewegen, P.P. Practice variation among home care nurses. Primary Health Care Research and Development: 2019, 20(e136), p. 1-2.

… a debate about the differences in needs assessment by home care nurses. Such variation is often regarded as unwarranted by policy makers and funders of health care, and as such, they often aim at reducing variation. … P.P. Practice variation among home care nurses. Primary Health Care Research and Development : 2019, …

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| Boer, L., Bischoff, E., Heijden, M. van der, Lucas, P., Akkermans, R., Vercoulen, J., Heijdra, Y., Assendelft, W., Schermer, T. A smart mobile health tool versus a paper action plan to support self-management of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease exacerbations: randomized controlled trial. JMIR mHealth and uHealth: 2019, 7(10), p. Art. nr. 14408.

… patients, leading to increased disease burden and health care costs. Objective This study aimed to examine the effects … experienced worsening of respiratory symptoms. For our primary outcome exacerbation-free time, expressed as weeks … Results Of the 87 patients with COPD recruited from primary and secondary care centers, 43 were randomized to the …

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| Heins, M.J., Hooiveld, M., Korevaar, J.C. Vaccine Coverage Dutch National Influenza Prevention Program 2018: brief monitor. Utrecht: Nivel, 2019. 3 p.

… data from general practitioners participating in the Nivel Primary Care Database to monitor the vaccine coverage of the Dutch … data from general practitioners participating in the Nivel Primary Care Database to monitor the vaccine coverage of the …

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| Bogerd, M.J.L., Slottje, P., Schellevis, F.G., Giebels, A., Rijken, M., Hout, H.P.J. van. From protocolized to person-centered chronic care in general practice: study protocol of an action-based research project (COPILOT). Primary Health Care Research and Development: 2019, 20(e134)

… Aim To develop a proactive person-centered care approach for persons with (multiple) chronic diseases in … cycles. In each cycle, experiences of patients and primary care professionals from 13 practices will be … approach for persons with multimorbidity in primary care and estimate its potential impact on quadruple …

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| Schäfer, W.L.A., Boerma, W.G.W., Berg, M.J. van den, Maeseneer, J. de, Rosis, S. de, Detollenaere, J., Greß, S., Heinemann, S., Loenen, T. van, Murante, A.M., Pavlic, D.R., Seghieri, C., Vainieri, M., Willems, S., Groenewegen, P.P. Are people’s health care needs better met when primary care is strong? A synthesis of the results of the QUALICOPC study in 34 countries. Primary Health Care Research and Development: 2019, 20

… synthesises the results of a large international study on primary care (PC), the QUALICOPC study. Background Since the Alma Ata … synthesises the results of a large international study on primary care (PC), the QUALICOPC study. Background Since the …

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| Eikenhorst, L. van, Taxis, K., Rademakers, J., Zullig, L.L., Gier, H. de, Dijk, L. van. How are medication related problems managed in primary care? An exploratory study in patients with diabetes and primary care providers. Research in Social & Administrative Pharmacy: 2020, 16(5), p. 646-653.

… patients seek support when experiencing problems and how primary healthcare providers identify patients’ medication … were conducted among patients with diabetes receiving primary care and with their primary healthcare providers – GPs, …

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| Driel, A.A. van, Notermans, D.W., Meima, A., Mulder, M., Donker, G.A., Stobberingh, E.E., Verbon, A. Antibiotic resistance of Escherichia coli isolated from uncomplicated UTI in general practice patients over a 10-year period. European Journal of Clinical Microbiology & Infectious Diseases: 2019, 2019(8)

… In 30 sentinel general practitioner practices of Nivel Primary Care database, urine samples were collected from women with …

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| Schepman, S., Bakker, D. de, Batenburg, R. The role of health care professionals in collaboration in primary health care. International Journal of Integrated Care: 2019, 19(496)

… interventions of multidisciplinary collaboration within primary care often show limited effects on outcomes for patients. … and outcomes of multidisciplinary collaboration in primary care. Methods Longitudinal data was collected among …

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| Moesker, M.J., Groot, J.F. de, Damen, N.L., Huisman, M.V., Bruijne, M.C. de, Wagner, C. How reliable is perioperative anticoagulant management? Determining guideline compliance and practice variation by a retrospective patient record review. BMJ Open: 2019, 9(7), p. Art. nr. e029879.

… of 13 Dutch hospitals were reviewed, 259 were analysed. Primary and secondary outcome measures Our primary outcome measure was the reliability of PAM expressed … the percentage of patients receiving guideline compliant care. Seven PAM steps were included. Secondary outcome …

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| Puffelen, A.L. van, Heijmans, M.J.W.M., Schellevis, F., Nijpels, G., Rijken, M. Improving self-management of people with type 2 diabetes in the first years after diagnosis: development and pilot of a theory-based interactive group intervention. SAGE Open Medicine: 2019, 7(2050312119)

… the Beliefs about Medicines Questionnaire Specific. The primary outcome of this study was medication-taking behaviour … early phase of illness and to pilot its suitability in a primary care setting. Methods Principles of the Common-Sense Model of …

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| Voss, H., Vogel, A., Wagemans, A.M.A., Francke, A.L., Metsemakers, J.F.M., Courtens, A.M., Veer, A.J.E. de. Advance care planning in the palliative phase of people with intellectual disabilities: analysis of medical files and interviews. Journal of Intellectual Disability Research: 2019, 63(10), p. 1262-1272.

… Background Advance care planning (ACP) is a process in which professionals, … can therefore improve the quality of life and death. The primary aim of this study is to explore how ACP takes place … can therefore improve the quality of life and death. The primary aim of this study is to explore how ACP takes place …