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| Ivanovska, V., Hek, K., Mantel-Teeuwisse, A.K., Leufkens, H.G.M., Nielen, M.M.J., Dijk, L. van. Antibiotic prescribing for children in primary care and adherence to treatment guidelines. Journal of Antimicrobial Chemotherapy: 2016, 71(6), p. 1707-1714.

… high for paediatric respiratory tract infections (RTIs) in primary care, and implementation of treatment guidelines is difficult … from the electronic health records-based NIVEL Primary Care Database. Patients …

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| Groenewegen, P. Huisartsen als portwachter: betere gezondheidszorg dan in landen met vrij toegankelijke specialisten. Nederlands Tijdschrift voor Geneeskunde: 2016, 160(D88)

… are the gatekeepers for specialist and hospital care. European health care systems with gatekeeping general practitioners, i.e. those with comprehensive, strong primary care, perform better on a number of health indicators …

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| Beurs, D.P. de, Hooiveld, M., Kerkhof, A.J.F.M., Korevaar, J.C., Donker, G.A. Trends in suicidal behaviour in Dutch general practice 1983–2013: a retrospective observational study. BMJ Open: 2016, 6(5), p. e010868.

… Patients with an ICPC code of P77 (suicide attempt). Primary and secondary outcomes Primary outcomes were age-adjusted and gender-specific trends …

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| Griep, E.C.M., Noordman, J., Dulmen, A.M. van. Practice nurses mental health provide space to patients to discuss unpleasant emotions. Journal of Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing: 2016, 23(2), p. 77-85.

… counts for patients presenting mental health problems in primary care is unknown. This study aims to examine how patients with … counts for patients presenting mental health problems in primary care is unknown. This study aims to examine how …

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| Sinnige, J., Braspenning, J.C.C., Schellevis, F.G., Hek, K., Stirbu, I., Westert, G.P., Korevaar, J.C. Inter-practice variation in polypharmacy prevalence amongst older patients in primary care. Pharmacoepidemiology and Drug Safety: 2016, 25(9), p. 1033-1041.

… from 126 general practices that participated in NIVEL Primary Care Database in the Netherlands. Medication dispensing data … from 126 general practices that participated in NIVEL Primary Care Database in the Netherlands. Medication …

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| Kuchinke, W., Ohmann, C., Verheij, R.A., Veen, E.B. van, Delaney, B.C. Development towards a learning health system-experiences with the privacy protection model of the TRANSFoRm project. In: S. Gutwirth; R. Leenes; P. de Hert. Data proctection on the move: current developments in ICT and privacy/data protection. Londen: Springer, 2016. This publication can be found on the publisher's website. p. 101-134.

… on the publisher's website. … The connection of clinical care with clinical research is the main purpose of the … (CRF), web questionnaires with other data sources like primary care databases and genetic data repositories is … used during discussions with data managers from the NIVEL Primary Care Database in the Netherlands and validated by …

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| Hoffmann, K., Paget, J., Wojczewski, S., Katic, M., Maier, M., Soldo, D. Influenza vaccination prevalence and demographic factors of patients and GPs in primary care in Austria and Croatia: a cross-sectional comparative study in the framework of the APRES project. European Journal of Public Health: 2016, 26(3), p. 395-401.

… of the appropriateness of prescribing antibiotics in primary health care in Europe with respect to antibiotic resistance (APRES) … of the appropriateness of prescribing antibiotics in primary health care in Europe with respect to antibiotic …

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| Peeters, J.M., Krijgsman, J.W., Brabers, A.E., Jong, J.D. de, Friele, R.D. Use and uptake of eHealth in general practice: a cross-sectional survey and focus group study among health care users and general practitioners. Journal of Medical Internet Research: 2016, 4(2)

… promote the use of eHealth to widen access to health care services and to improve the quality and safety of care. … is room for improving awareness of eHealth services in primary care. It will take some time before these issues are … is room for improving awareness of eHealth services in primary care. It will take some time before these issues are …

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| Donker, G.A. NIVEL Primary Care Database - Sentinel Practices 2014. www.nivel.nl: NIVEL, 2015. 195 p.

… Nivel Primary Care Database, Sentinel Practices, is an information system … of the sentinel practices by gender and age. … Nivel Primary Care Database, Sentinel Practices, is an information system …

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| Afonso, A., Schmiedl, S., Becker, C., Tcherny-Lessenot, S., Primatesta, P., Plana, E., Souverein, P., Wang, Y., Korevaar, J.C., Hasford, J., Reynolds, R., Groot, M.C.H. de, Schlienger, R., Klungel, O., Rottenkolber, M. A methodological comparison of two European primary care databases and replication in a US claims database: inhaled long-acting beta-2-agonists and the risk of acute myocardial infarction. European Journal of Clinical Pharmacology: 2016, 72(9), p. 1105-1116.

… consistency of results in three databases. Methods In the primary analysis, we included patients from two GP databases … AMI-aHRs (age- and sex-adjusted) were found in the primary analysis. For patients with both diagnoses, a … M. A methodological comparison of two European primary care databases and replication in a US claims database: …

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| Sirdifield, C., Caballero, A.G., Windle, K., Jackson, C., McKay, S., Schäfer, W., Siriwardena, A.N. Comparing importance and performance from a patient perspective in English general practice: a cross-sectional survey. Family Practice: 2016, 33(2)

… satisfaction are important indicators of quality in health care. Little is known about where to prioritize efforts to … Objectives. To investigate patient satisfaction with primary care, as part of the Quality and Costs of Primary Care in Europe study in England, identifying areas …

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| Dijk, C.E. van, Smit, L.A.M., Hooiveld, M., Zock, J.P., Wouters, I.M., Heederik, D., Yzermans, C.J. Associations between proximity to livestock farms, primary health care visits and self-reported symptoms. BMC Family Practice: 2016, 17(22)

… the associations between livestock exposure and primary health care visits and self-reported symptoms. In addition, we … the associations between livestock exposure and primary health care visits and self-reported symptoms. In …

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| Bossen, D., Kloek, C., Snippe, H.W., Dekker, J., Bakker, D. de, Veenhof, C. A blended intervention for patients with knee and hip osteoarthritis in the physical therapy practice: development and a pilot study. Journal of Medical Internet Research: 2016, 5(1), p. e32.

… functioning, but costly and a burden for the health care budget. A web-based intervention is cheap in comparison … exercises and information about OA related topics. Primary outcomes are physical activity and physical … exercises and information about OA related topics. Primary outcomes are physical activity and physical …

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| Smink, F.R.E., Hoeken, D. van, Donker, G.A., Susser, E.S., Oldehinkel, A.L., Hoek, H.W. Three decades of eating disorders in Dutch primary care: decreasing incidence of bulimia nervosa but not of anorexia nervosa. American Journal of Psychiatry: 2016, 46(6), p. 1189-1196.

… has been the subject of much debate. The purpose of this primary-care study was to examine changes in the incidence of eating … has been the subject of much debate. The purpose of this primary-care study was to examine changes in the incidence of …

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| Vervloet, M., Meulepas, M.A., Cals, J.W.L., Eimers, M., Hoek, L.S. van der, Dijk, L. van. Reducing antibiotic prescriptions for respiratory tract infections in family practice: results of a multifaceted peer-group-based intervention. NPJ Primary Care Respiratory Medicine: 2016, 26(15083)

… for FPs. Four other PTAM groups were matched controls. Primary outcome measure was the number of RTI-related …

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| Schäfer, W.L.A., Boerma, W.G.W., Spreeuwenberg, P., Schellevis, F.G., Groenewegen, P.P. Two decades of change in European general practice service profiles: conditions explaining the developments in 28 countries between 1993 and 2012. Scandinavian Journal of Primary Health Care: 2016, 34(1), p. 97-110.

… Objective Evidence regarding the benefits of strong primary care has influenced health policy and practice. This study … databases including the World Databank and the PHAMEU (Primary Health care Activity Monitor) database. Setting: A …

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| Dijk, C.E. van, Jong, J.D. de, Verheij, R.A., Jansen, T., Korevaar, J.C., Bakker, D.H. de. Compliance with referrals to medical specialist care: patient and general practice determinants. A cross-sectional study. BMC Family Practice: 2016, 17(11)

… Background In a gatekeeper system, primary care physicians and patients jointly decide whether or not … with referrals. … Background In a gatekeeper system, primary care physicians and patients jointly decide whether …

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| Tak, E.C.P.M., Hespen, A.T.H. van, Verhaak, P.F.M., Eekhof, J., Hopman-Rock, M. Development and preliminary validation of an Observation List for detecting mental disorders and social Problems in the elderly in primary and home care (OLP). International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry: 2016, 31(7), p. 755-764.

… elderly patients, it is difficult to detect these in a primary (home) care setting. Goal was the development and preliminary … be preliminarily valid, reliable, and feasible for use in primary and home care settings. (aut. ref.) … Objective Even …

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| Joore, I.K., Reukers, D.F.M., Donker, G.A., Sighem, A.I. van, Coul, E.L.M. Op de, Prins, J.M., Geerlings, S.E., Barth, S.R.E., Bergen, J.E.A.M. van, Broek, I.V.F. van den. Missed opportunities to offer HIV tests to high-risk groups during general practitioners’ STI-related consultations: an observational study. BMJ Open: 2016, 6(1), p. e009194.

… Netherlands. Design Observational study. Setting (1) Dutch primary care network of 42–45 sentinel practices where report forms … from high-risk groups, no HIV test was performed in primary care, which is lower than previously reported. …

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| Hoffmann, K., George, A., Dorner, T.E., Süß, K., Schäfer, W.L.A., Maier, M. Primary health care teams put to the test a cross-sectional study from Austria within the QUALICOPC project. BMC Family Practice: 2015, 16(168)

… Background Multidisciplinary Primary Health Care Teams (PHCT) provide a comprehensive approach to address … office consisting of GP, receptionist and one additional primary care profession, and 7.6 % (n = 13) worked in a …

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| Yzermans, J., Baliatsas, C., Dulmen, S. van, Kamp, I. van. Assessing non-specific symptoms in epidemiological studies: development and validation of the Symptoms and Perceptions (SaP) questionnaire. International Journal of Hygiene and Environmental Health: 2016, 219(1), p. 53-65.

… of diagnosed somatoform disorders and multiple NSS in primary care. Additionally, the scores on the “psychological” factor … of diagnosed somatoform disorders and multiple NSS in primary care. Additionally, the scores on the “psychological” …

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| Buining, E.M., Kooijman, M.K., Swinkels, I.C.S., Pisters, M.F., Veenhof, C. Exploring physiotherapists’ personality traits that may influence treatment outcome in patients with chronic diseases: a cohort study. BMC Health Services Research: 2015, 15(558)

… A cohort study was performed using data from the NIVEL Primary Care Database (NPCD) in 2011–2012 and an additional … A cohort study was performed using data from the NIVEL Primary Care Database (NPCD) in 2011–2012 and an additional …

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| Schellevis, F.G. Behandeling depressie bij somatische comorbiditeit. Nederlands Tijdschrift voor Geneeskunde: 2015, 159(A9069)

… Besproken artikel Coventry P, et al. Integrated primary care for patients with mental and physical multimorbidity: … cluster randomised controlled trial of collaborative care for patients with depression comorbid with diabetes or …

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| Beurs, D. de, Donker, G. Discussing suicidal thoughts in primary care. In: The World Book of Family Medicine - Iberoamericana Edition 2016

… … Beurs, D. de, Donker, G. Discussing suicidal thoughts in primary care. In: The World Book of Family Medicine - Iberoamericana … Edition 2016 … Discussing suicidal thoughts in primary care. …

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| Noordman, J., Dulmen, S. van. The consequences of task delegation for the process of care: female patients seem to benefit more. Women & Health: 2016, 56(2), p. 194-207.

… The shift of tasks from primary care physicians to practice nurses, and the continuing … than with male patients (p < .01). The shift in tasks from primary care physicians toward practice nurses may have …

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| Batenburg, R. Health workforce planning in Europe: creating learning country clusters. Health Policy: 2015, 119(12), p. 1537-1544.

… National Healthcare Service (NHS), mobility, and strong primary health care score higher on HWF planning dimensions than others. … National Healthcare Service (NHS), mobility, and strong primary health care score higher on HWF planning dimensions …

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| Schellevis, F.G., Groenewegen, P.P. Together we change: an ambitious blueprint for primary healthcare in Flanders. European Journal of General Practice: 2015, 21(4), p. 215-216.

… health policy makers about their vision for the future of primary healthcare in Flanders. The basis of future primary healthcare is an obligatory registration of each … … Gezondheidszorgsysteem … Eerstelijnszorg … primary care … belgium …

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| Luijks, H., Lucassen, P., Weel, C. van, Loeffen, M., Lagro-Janssen, A., Schermer, T. How GPs value guidelines applied to patients with multimorbidity: a qualitative study. BMJ Open: 2015, 5(e007905)

… collection proceeded until saturation was reached. Setting Primary care, eastern part of The Netherlands. Participants: Dutch … collection proceeded until saturation was reached. Setting Primary care, eastern part of The Netherlands. Participants: …

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| Groenewegen, P., Heinemann, S., Greß, S., Schäfer, W. Primary care practice composition in 34 countries. Health Policy: 2015, 119(12), p. 1576-1583.

… Health care needs in the population change through ageing and increasing multimorbidity. Primary health care might accommodate to this through the … The aim of this article is to describe the composition of primary care practices in 34 countries and to analyse its …

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| Stelt zich voor Jany Rademakers, bijzonder hoogleraar "gezondheidsvaardigheden en patiëntparticipation". Op één lijn: 2015, 53(3), p. 5. Interview van Jany Rademakers.

… wordt ondergebracht bij de School of Public Health and Primary Care (CAPHRI), met als thuisbasis de vakgroep … ook binnen het kader van de landelijke onderzoeksschool CaRe. CAPHRI kan zich via deze leerstoel verder profileren op …