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| Hujala, A., Rijken, M., Oksman, E., Taskinen, H., Rissannens, S. The POTKU project (Potilas kuljettajan paikalle, Putting the Patient in the Driver's Seat), Finland. ICARE4EU Case Report. Bruxelles: European Union, 2015. 22 p.

… project (2010–2014) aimed at improving patient-centred care by developing care for people with chronic illnesses.  … people with a chronic disease seeking care from the local primary care health centres in the regions covered by the … people with a chronic disease seeking care from the local primary care health centres in the regions covered by the …

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| Oude Nijeweme-d'Hollosy, W., Velsen, L. van, Swinkels, I.C.S., Hermens, H. Clinical decision support systems for primary care: the identification of promising application areas and an initial design of a CDSS for lower back pain In: 17th International Symposium on Health Information Management Research, ISHIMR 2015, 24-26 June 2015, York, England. p. 49-59.

… and promising areas for decision support technology within primary care. Based on these results, we discuss future work in which … and promising areas for decision support technology within primary care. Based on these results, we discuss future work …

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| Boerma, W., Kringos, D. Introduction. In: Kringos, D.S., Boerma, W.G.W., Hutchinson, A., Saltman, R.B. Building primary care in a changing Europe. Kopenhagen: World Health Organization, 2015. 27-40

… Boerma, W.G.W., Hutchinson, A., Saltman, R.B. Building primary care in a changing Europe. Kopenhagen: World Health Organization, 2015. … Primary care in Europe is facing high expectations. It is …

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| Lember, M., Cartier, T., Bourgueil, Y., Dedeu, T., Hutchinson, A., Kringos, D. Structure and organization of primary care. In: Kringos, D.S., Boerma, W.G.W., Hutchinson, A., Saltman, R.B. Building primary care in a changing Europe. Kopenhagen: World Health Organization, 2015. 41-66

… Boerma, W.G.W., Hutchinson, A., Saltman, R.B. Building primary care in a changing Europe. Kopenhagen: World Health Organization, 2015. … The way primary care is structured establishes important conditions …

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| Wilson, A., Windak, A., Oleszczyk, M., Wilm, S., Hasvold, T., Kringos, D. The delivery of primary care services. In: Kringos, D.S., Boerma, W.G.W., Hutchinson, A., Saltman, R.B. Building primary care in a changing Europe. Kopenhagen: World Health Organization, 2015. 67-102

… Boerma, W.G.W., Hutchinson, A., Saltman, R.B. Building primary care in a changing Europe. Kopenhagen: World Health … that focus on essential features of service delivery in primary care. In addition to the breadth of services …

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| Kringos, D., Boerma, W., Bourgueil, Y., Cartier, T., Dedeu, T., Hasvold, T., Hutchinson, A., Lember, M., Oleszczyk, M., Pavlick, D.R. Diversity of primary care systems analysed. In: Kringos, D.S., Boerma, W.G.W., Hutchinson, A., Saltman, R.B. Building primary care in a changing Europe. Kopenhagen: World Health Organization, 2015. 103-118

… Boerma, W.G.W., Hutchinson, A., Saltman, R.B. Building primary care in a changing Europe. Kopenhagen: World Health … countries differ regarding the structure and process of primary care. The components of primary care strength that …

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| Boerma, W., Bourgueil, Y., Cartier, T., Hasvold, T., Kringos, D., Kroneman, M. Overview and future challenges for primary care. In: Kringos, D.S., Boerma, W.G.W., Hutchinson, A., Saltman, R.B. Building primary care in a changing Europe. Kopenhagen: World Health Organization, 2015. 119-134

… Boerma, W.G.W., Hutchinson, A., Saltman, R.B. Building primary care in a changing Europe. Kopenhagen: World Health … in a broader perspective by sketching the state of primary care in Europe in relation to current and future …

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| Plas, A.G.M. van der, Onwuteaka-Philipsen, B.D., Francke, A.L., Jansen, W.J.J., Vissers, K.C., Deliens, L. Palliative care case managers in primary care: a descriptive study of referrals in relation to treatment aims. Journal of Palliative Medicine: 2015, 18(4), p. 324-331.

… World Health Organization (WHO) definition of palliative care are: 1) it includes patients who may have cure or life … with expertise in palliative care) may assist generalist primary care providers in delivery of good palliative care. … investigates the referral of patients to case managers in primary care with regard to the three elements mentioned: …

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| Vos, H.M.M., Adan, I.M.A., Schellevis, F.G., Lagro-Janssen, A.L.M. Prevention in primary care: facilitators and barriers to transform prevention from a random coincidence to a systematic approach. Journal of Evaluation in Clinical Practice: 2014, 20(3), p. 208-215.

… GPs' fear to lose the domain of prevention to other health care professionals and financial and logistical support are … facilitators for implementing prevention programmes in primary care. The main barriers for implementing prevention … facilitators for implementing prevention programmes in primary care. The main barriers for implementing prevention …

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| Muth, C., Akker, M. van den, Blom, J.W., Mallen, C.D., Ronchon, J., Schellevis, F.G., Becker, A., Beyer, M., Gensichen, J., Kirchner, H., Perera, R., Prados-Torres, A., Scherer, M., Thiem, U., Bussche, H. van den, Glasziou, P.P. The Ariadne principles: how to handle multimorbidity in primary care consultations. BMC Medicine: 2014, 12(223)

… Multimorbidity is a health issue mostly dealt with in primary care practice. As a result of their generalist and … orientation in decision making in multimorbidity during primary care consultations, we developed guiding principles …

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| Bijnen, E.M.E. van, Paget, W.J., Heijer, C.D.J. den, Stobberingh, E.E., Bruggeman, C.A., Schellevis, F.G. Primary care treatment guidelines for skin infections in Europe: congruence with antimicrobial resistance found in commensal Staphylococcus aureus in the community. BMC Family Practice: 2014, 15(175)

… of antibiotics for human use in Europe are prescribed in primary care. We assessed the congruence between primary care treatment guidelines for skin infections and …

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| Bes, R., Crufs, E., Groenewegen, P., Jong, J. de. Reaching goals of managed competition? The challenge of free health plan choice. European Journal of Public Health: 2015, 25(spl. 3), p. 476. Abstract: 8th European Public Health Conference: "Health in Europe - from global to local policies, methods and practices". 14-17 oktober 2015 in Milan.

… last decades, several countries have implemented a health care system based on managed competition. In such a system, … health insurers are supposed to be prudent buyers of care on behalf of their enrolees. Selective contracting and … competition? The challenge of free health plan choice. … primary care … insurance …

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| Swennen, M.H.J., Heijden, G.J.M.G. van der, Boeije, H.R., Rheenen, N. van, Verheul, F.J.M., Graaf, Y. van der, Kalkman, C.J. Doctors' perceptions and use of evidence-based medicine: a systematic review and thematic synthesis of qualitative studies. Academic Medicine: 2013, 88(9), p. 1384-1396.

… Purpose: Many primary qualitative studies of barriers and facilitators for … and to translating and introducing evidence to patient care. Conclusions: Encouragement of group norms for safe … prominent facilitator for EBM. (aut. ref.) … Purpose: Many primary qualitative studies of barriers and facilitators for …

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| Heide, I. van der, Boerma, W., Schellevis, F.G., Rijken, P.M. Innovative practices to care for people with multimorbidity in Europe. European Journal of Public Health: 2015, 25(spl. 3), p. 47. Abstract: 8th European Public Health Conference: "Health in Europe - from global to local policies, methods and practices". 14-17 oktober 2015 in Milan.

… Background With this first presentation, the challenge of care for people with multimorbidity will be discussed and … patients) and 42% on specific combinations of diseases. Primary care practices were involved in 69% of the practices. Primary care practices, nursing homes, social care and …

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| Bemt, L. van den, Wouters, B.C.W., Grootens, J., Denis, J., Poels, P., Schermer, T.R. Diagnostic accuracy of pre-bronchodilator FEV1/FEV6 from microspirometry to detect airflow obstruction in primary care: a randomised cross-sectional study. NPJ Primary Care Respiratory Medicine: 2014, 24(14033)

… work up of subjects who are suspected of having COPD in primary care. Aim: To determine the diagnostic accuracy of a negative … aged ⩾50 years referred for diagnostic spirometry to a primary care diagnostic centre by their GPs. A pre-BD …

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| Goenee, M.S., Donker, G.A., Picavet, C., Wijsen, C. Beslissen over een ongewenste zwangerschap: wat is de rol van de huisarts? Nederlands Tijdschrift voor Geneeskunde: 2014, 158(A8243)

… gebeurde via de ‘International classification of primary care’(ICPC)-code ‘W79’ in het elektronisch medisch dossier en …

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| Willeboordse, F., Hugtenburg, J.G., Dijk, L. van, Bosmans, J.E., Vries, O.J. de, Schellevis, F.G., Elders, P.J.M. Opti-Med: the effectiveness of optimized clinical medication reviews in older people with ‘geriatric giants’ in general practice; study protocol of a cluster randomized controlled trial. BMC Geriatrics: 2014, 14(116)

… of the most important problems affecting the quality of care in older people. Inappropriate drug use may increase the … CMRs have not yet been implemented at a large scale in primary care. An innovative medication review program in primary care will be developed which tackles the most …

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| Prins, M.A., Verhaak, P.F.M., Smit, D., Verheij, R.A. Healthcare utilization in general practice before and after psychological treatment: a follow-up data linkage study in primary care. Scandinavian Journal of Primary Health Care: 2014, 32(3), p. 117-123.

… study investigates whether this effect is also found in primary care patients with less serious mental health problems. … general practices were linked to patient files from 150 primary care psychologists participating in the NIVEL Primary …

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| Butalid, L., Verhaak, P.F.M., Dulmen, S. van, Bensing, J.M. Concerns voiced by patients and GPs’ responses during psychosocial visits in primary care: a historical cross-sectional study. BMC Family Practice: 2014, 15(188)

… patients and GPs’ responses during psychosocial visits in primary care: a historical cross-sectional study. BMC Family Practice … patients and GPs’ responses during psychosocial visits in primary care: a historical cross-sectional study. … general …

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| Melle, M.A. van, Lamkaddem, M., Stuiver, M.M., Gerritsen, A.A.M., Devillé, W.L.J.M., Essink-Bot, M.L. Quality of primary care for resettled refugees in the Netherlands with chronic mental and physical health problems: a cross-sectional analysis of medical records and interview data. BMC Family Practice: 2014, 15(160)

… reported. With this study we aim to assess the quality of primary healthcare for resettled refugees in the Netherlands … reported. With this study we aim to assess the quality of primary healthcare for resettled refugees in the Netherlands … Devillé, W.L.J.M., Essink-Bot, M.L. Quality of primary care for resettled refugees in the Netherlands with chronic …

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| Kuchinke, W., Ohmann, C., Verheij, R.A., Veen, E.B. van, Arvanitis, T.N., Taweel, A., Delaney, B.C. A standardised graphic method for describing data privacy frameworks in primary care research using a flexible zone model. International Journal of Medical Informatics: 2014, 83(12)

… model is built upon the concept of three privacy zones (Care Zone, Non-care Zone and Research Zone) containing … was validated by representing research done with the NIVEL Primary Care Database in the Netherlands. Conclusions: The … was validated by representing research done with the NIVEL Primary Care Database in the Netherlands. Conclusions: The …

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| Eitzen-Strassel, J. von, Vrijhoef, H.J.M., Derckx, E.W.C.C., Bakker, D.H. de. Personnel planning in general practices: development and testing of a skill mix analysis method. Human Resources for Health: 2014, 12(53)

… in the first test stage. Both secondary data analysis as primary data collection took place to fill the contents of … basis to analyze and match, systematically, the demand for care and the supply of practice staff. (aut. ref.) … … in the first test stage. Both secondary data analysis as primary data collection took place to fill the contents of …

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| Magnée, T., Mohnen, S.M., Verhaak, P., Hansen, J., Baan, C., Struijs, J., Valentijn, P., Bruijnzeels, M., Bakker, D. de. How to measure effects of integrated primary care? International Journal of Integrated Care: 2014, 14(6)

… Project description The project “Added value of Integrated Primary Health Care” aims to study the association between integrated primary health care and quality and costs of health care. It …

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| Verheij, R.A. TRANSFoRm Data quality tool. Journal of Clinical Bioinformatics: 2015, 5(supl. 1), p. S15. Abstract: 1st Clinical Research Informatics (CRI) Solutions Day. Duesseldorf, Germany, 26-27 Mei 2014.

… 26-27 Mei 2014. … Tool description As computerisation of primary care facilities is rapidly increasing, a wealth of … we need to be able to assess whether the data these primary care databases contain is ‘fit for purpose’. In the …

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| Ko, W., Miccinesi, G., Beccaro, M., Moreels, S., Donker, G.A., Onwuteaka-Philipsen, B., Alonso, T.V., Deliens, L., Block, L. van den. Factors associated with fulfilling the preference for dying at home among cancer patients: the role of general practitioners. Journal of Palliative Care: 2014, 30(3), p. 141-150.

… Aim: This study aimed to explore clinical and care-related factors associated with fulfilling cancer … home death need to examine available resources for primary end-of-life care. (aut. ref.) … Aim: This study aimed … home death need to examine available resources for primary end-of-life care. (aut. ref.) … Ko, W., Miccinesi, …

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| Pereboom, M.T.R., Spelten, E.R., Manniën, J., Rours, G.I.J.G., Morré, S.A., Schellevis, F.G., Hutton, E.K. Knowledge and acceptability of Chlamydia trachomatis screening among pregnant women and their partners: a cross-sectional study. BMC Public Health: 2014, 14(704)

… of a screening program depends on the knowledge of health care professionals, women and partners and the acceptability … of their age) attending one of the participating primary midwifery care practices in the Netherlands were invited to …

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| Kloek, C.J.J., Bossen, D., Veenhof, C., Dongen, J.M. van, Dekker, J., Bakker, D.H. de. Effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of a blended exercise intervention for patients with hip and/or knee osteoarthritis: study protocol of a randomized controlled trial. BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders: 2014, 15(269)

… 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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| Tra, J., Engel, J., Wulp, I. van der, Bruijne, M.C. de, Wagner, C. Monitoring guideline adherence in the management of acute coronary syndrome in hospitals: design of a multicentre study. Netherlands Heart Journal: 2014, 22(7-8), p. 346-353.

… as the most important aims for improvement in ACS care, i.e. timely invasive treatment, use of risk scoring … patients discharged in 2012 with a diagnosis of ACS. The primary outcomes will be the percentages of patients … patients discharged in 2012 with a diagnosis of ACS. The primary outcomes will be the percentages of patients …

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| Verbakel, N.J., Melle, M. van, Langelaan, M., Verheij, T.J.M., Wagner, C., Zwart, D.L.M. Exploring patient safety culture in Dutch primary care. International Journal for Quality in Health Care: 2014, 26(6), p. 585-591.

… perceptions of safety culture in nine different types of primary care professions and to study possible differences. Design … Three hundred and thirteen practices from nine types of primary care profession groups in the Netherlands. …

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| Kasteleyn, M.J., Gorter, K.J., Stellato, R.K., Rijken, M., Nijpels, G., Rutten, G.E.H.M. Tailored support for type 2 diabetes patients with an acute coronary event after discharge from hospital: design and development of a randomised controlled trial. Diabetology & Metabolic Syndrome: 2014, 6(5)

… group (n = 100) receives a consultation by telephone. The primary outcome is diabetes-related distress, measured with … variables are obtained from the records from the primary care physician and the hospital. Differences between …