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Yvette Weesie, MSc

Data specialist Cluster Routine Data

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Prof. Robert Verheij, PhD

Coordinator research program Learning Health System; endowed professor 'Transparency in healthcare from a patient perspective', Tranzo, Tilburg University, the Netherlands

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Jojanneke van Summeren, PhD

Senior researcher Infectious Diseases in Primary Care

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Foekje Stelma, PhD

Coördinator research program Infectious Diseases in Primary Care

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Valerie Sankatsing, Msc

Researcher (postdoc) Infection Diseases in Primary Care

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Lucy Overbeek

Program manager Nivel Primary Care Database

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Janneke Noordman, PhD

Senior researcher Communication in Healthcare

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Mariëtte Hooiveld, PhD

Senior researcher Infectious Diseases in Primary Care, surveillance

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Lotte van Heuvel, MSc

Researcher (PhD candidate) Infection Diseases In Primary Care

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Karin Hek, PhD

Senior researcher Pharmaceutical Care

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Marianne Heins, PhD

Researcher General Practice Care

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Iris van der Heide, PhD

Senior researcher Patient-centered Care

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Prof. Jeroen Hasselaar, PhD

Head of department Nivel Primary Care Database; endowed professor 'Social Empowerment in Palliative Care', Radboudumc / Radboud University

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Prof. Peter Groenewegen, PhD

Senior researcher Healthcare System and Governance

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Prof. Sandra van Dulmen, PhD

Coordinator research program Communication in Healthcare; endowed professor 'Communication in healthcare, especially in primary care', Radboud University, the Netherlands

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Prof. Michel Dückers, PhD

Coordinator research program Disasters and Environmental Hazards; endowed professor 'Crises, safety and health', University of Groningen, the Netherlands

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Bronke Boudewijns, MSc

Researcher Infectious Diseases in Primary Care

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Julia Bes, MSc

Junior researcher Learning Health System and Primary Care

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2025 |
Damen, L.J., Beerman, B., Meijer, W.M., Knottnerus, B.J., Jong, J.D. de, Tuyl, L.H.D. van. Barriers to the use of direct access according to allied health professionals; an exploration among Dutch physiotherapists, dietitians, and health insurers. BMC Primary Care: 2025, 26(1), Art. nr. 127.

… volume of patients. But not all patients require GP care. We previously reported that GPs observed that allied … even when patients initially seek direct access to care. This study, therefore, explored the barriers to the use … physiotherapists, dietitians, and health insurers. BMC Primary Care : 2025, 26(1), Art. nr. 127. … Barriers to the …

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2025 |
Holthuis, E.I., Slijkhuis, V., Graaf, W.T.A. van der, Drabbe, C., Houdt, W.J. van, Schrage, Y.M., Olde Hartman, T.C., Uijen, A., Steeghs, N., Bos, I., Heins, M., Husson, O. The prediagnostic general practitioners' pathway of gastrointestinal stromal tumor patients: a real-world data study. Cancers: 2025, 17(9), Art. 1391.

… research has examined how GIST patients seek medical care before diagnosis. This study investigates GP visits, … role in early detection. However, studies on GISTspecific primary care pathways are limited. This study examines GP contacts, diagnoses, and prescribed drugs in primary care during the 12 months preceding GIST diagnosis. …

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2025 |
Berends, M.S., Homburg, M., Kupers, T., Meijer, E.N., Bos, I., Verheij, R., Kuiper, J., Berger, M.Y., Peters, L.L. Impact of pre-existing comorbidities and multimorbidities, demography and viral variants on post-acute sequelae of COVID-19 ('Long COVID') in Dutch primary care: a retrospective cohort study. International Journal of Infectious Diseases: 2025, Art. nr. 107912.

… demographics, and viral variants using Dutch primary care electronic healthcare records (EHR). Methods A … demographics, and viral variants using Dutch primary care electronic healthcare records (EHR). Methods A …

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2025 |
Cariot, L., Noordman, J., Leemrijse, C., Ginkel, M. van, Dulmen, S. van. Patient assertiveness and visit outcome in primary care: an observational study. Patient Education and Counseling: 2025

… as a starting point for assessing patient assertiveness in primary care. Implications These findings suggest that patient … as a starting point for assessing patient assertiveness in primary care. Implications These findings suggest that …

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2025 | Sankatsing, V., Summeren, J. van, Molla Abreha, F., Pandolfi, E., Chironna, M., Loconsole, D., Kramer, R., Paget, J., Rizzo, C. Economic impact of respiratory syncytial virus infections in children under 5 years of age attending primary care in Italy: a prospective cohort study in two regions. Influenza and Other Respiratory Viruses: 2025, 19(2), p. Art. nr. e70074.

… of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infections in primary care are limited, despite the majority of cases being managed … aims to estimate healthcare costs for children with RSV in primary care and the related costs of parental work absence. …

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2025 | Bos, I., Bosman, L., Hoek, R. van den, Waarden, W. van, Berends, M.S., Homburg, M.S., Olde Hartman, T., Muris, J., Peters, L.S., Knottnerus, B., Hek, K.S., Verheij, R.A. Comparison of observational methods to identify and characterize post-COVID syndrome in the Netherlands using electronic health records and questionnaires. PLoS One: 2025, 20(1), p. Art. nr. e0318272.

… explore clinical subtypes. Methods We used data from Nivel Primary Care database from 2019-2020 which consists of electronic … explore clinical subtypes. Methods We used data from Nivel Primary Care database from 2019-2020 which consists of …

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2025 | Lemmens, C.M.C., Vanhommerig, J.W., Knottnerus, B.J., Uitdehaag, B.M.J., Mostert, J.P., Jong, B.A. de. Prevalence and incidence of multiple sclerosis in the Netherlands. Multiple Sclerosis and Related Disorders: 2024, 93, p. Art. nr. 106207.

… Methods Data from two Dutch healthcare databases (Nivel Primary Care Database and Vektis Database) comprising both general … in prevalence estimates based on latitude and between primary versus secondary care records were examined. Results …

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2025 |
Amat-Fernandez, C., Olatz, G., Luer-Aguila, R., Pardo, Y., Briseño, R., Lizano-Barrantes, C., Rojas‑Concha, L., Thong, M., Apolone, G., Brunelli, C., Caraceni, A., Couespel, N., Bos, N., Groenvold, M., Kaasa, S., Ciliberto, G., Lombardo, C., Pietrobon, Pravettoni, G., Sirven, A., Vachon, H., Gilbert, A., Velikova, G., Ferrer, M. Systematic review of the needs and health-related quality of life domains relevant to people surviving cancer in Europe. Quality of Life Research: 2025, 34(4), p. 913-936

… of bias assessed independently by two researchers. The primary outcomes were the themes arising from each study. A … Factors (n = 1). The 12 studies focused on treatment and care experiences stand out among those with specific … of bias assessed independently by two researchers. The primary outcomes were the themes arising from each study. A …

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2025 | Claessens, D., Boudewijns, E.A., Vervloet, M., Keijers, L.C.E.M., Gidding-Slok, A.H.M., Schayck, O.C.P. van, Dijk, L. van. Barriers and facilitators to the implementation of the asssessment of burden of chronic conditions tool in Dutch primary care: a context analysis. BMJ Open: 2025, 15(1), p. Art. nr. e087197.

… tool is developed to facilitate a personalised approach to care through assessment and visualisation of a patient's … of the ABCC tool by healthcare providers (HCPs) in Dutch primary care. Design A qualitative context analysis was … of the ABCC tool by healthcare providers (HCPs) in Dutch primary care. Design A qualitative context analysis was …

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2025 | Hak, S.F., Sankatsing, V.D.V., Wildenbeest, J.G., Venekamp, R.P., Casini, B., Rizzo, C., Bangert, M., Brusselen, D. van, Button, E., Garcés-Sánchez, M., Garcia-Vera, C., Kramer, R., Lusignan, S. de, Raes, M., Meijer, A., Paget, J., Summeren, J. van. Burden of RSV infections among young children in primary care: a prospective cohort study in five European countries (2021-23). Lancet Respiratory Medicine: 2025, 13(2), p. 153-165.

… virus (RSV) infections in young children are managed in primary care, however, the disease burden in this setting remains … defined. Methods We did a prospective cohort study in primary care settings in Belgium, Italy, Spain, the …

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2024 | Albers, C.A.W., Wieland-Jorna, Y., Bruijne, M.C. de, Smalbrugge, M., Joling, K.J., Boer, M.E. de. Enhancing standardized and structured recording by elderly care physicians for reusing electronic health record data: interview study JMIR Medical Informatics: 2024, 12, p. Art. e63710.

… Background Elderly care physicians (ECPs) in nursing homes document patients' … improved by aligning the recording method in EHRs with the primary care process. In addition, there are incentives for … improved by aligning the recording method in EHRs with the primary care process. In addition, there are incentives for …

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2024 | Gerbecks, J., Baliatsas, C., IJzermans, C.J., Simoes, M., Huss, A., Verheij, R.A., Dückers, M.L.A. Living in the vicinity of pesticide-treated crop fields: exploring associated perceptions and psychological aspects in relation to self-reported and registry-based health symptoms. BMC Psychology: 2024, 12(1), p. Art. nr. 669.

… Methods A cross-sectional survey combined with routine primary care electronic health records (EHR) data was conducted in … Methods A cross-sectional survey combined with routine primary care electronic health records (EHR) data was …