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| Hogervorst, S., Vervloet, M., Janssen, R., Koster, E., Adriaanse, M.C., Bekker, C.L., Bemt, B.J.F.van den, Bouvy, M., Heerdink, E.R., Hugtenburg, J.G., Woerkom, M. van, Zwikker, H., Steeg-van Gompel, C. van de, Dijk, L. van. Implementing medication adherence interventions in four Dutch living labs; context matters. BMC Health Services Research: 2023, 23(1), p. Art. nr. 1030.

… interventions, uptake of these interventions into routine care often lacks. Examples of effective medication adherence … of medication adherence interventions in the Dutch primary care system. Context is defined as the environment or … of medication adherence interventions in the Dutch primary care system. Context is defined as the environment or …

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| Vanden Bossche, D., Zhao, Q., Ares-Blanco, S., Peña, M.P.A., Decat, P., Kondo, N., Kroneman, M., Nishioka, D., Petrazzuoli, F., Rotveit, G., Schaubroeck, E., Stark, S., Pinto, A.D., Willems, S. Addressing health inequity during the COVID-19 pandemic through primary health care and public health collaboration: a multiple case study analysis in eight high-income countries. International Journal for Equity in Health: 2023, 22(1), p. Art. nr. 171.

… among vulnerable populations. Both public health (PH) and primary health care (PHC) have been crucial in addressing the challenges … among vulnerable populations. Both public health (PH) and primary health care (PHC) have been crucial in addressing the …

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| Groenewegen, P.P., Muijsenbergh, M. van den, Batenburg, R., Poel, E. Van, Broek, S. van den, Vanden Bussche, P., Willems, S. Quick adaptation of the organisation of general practices during the COVID-19 pandemic in the Netherlands. BMC Primary Care: 2023, 24(Suppl. 1), p. Art. nr. 170.

… The adjustments were necessary to ensure that patient care continued as much and as safely as possible, often … organisations. Conclusions The pandemic itself, remote care and stricter patient flow management have put pressure … during the COVID-19 pandemic in the Netherlands. BMC Primary Care : 2023, 24(Suppl. 1), p. Art. nr. 170. … Quick …

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| Dankers, M., Verlegh, P., Weber, K., Nelissen-Vrancken, M., Dijk, L. van, Mantel-Teeuwisse, A. Marketing of medicines in primary care: an analysis of direct marketing mailings and advertisements. PLoS One: 2023, 18(8), p. Art. nr. e0290603.

… in strategies pharmaceutical companies use to influence primary care practitioners' attitudes towards marketed medicines, we … in an attempt to influence prescription behaviour. Primary care practitioners should be aware of these …

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| Veldkamp, R., Hek, K., Hoek, R. van den, Schackmann, L., Puijenbroek, E. van, Dijk, L. van. Nivel Corona Cohort: a description of the cohort and methodology used for combining general practice electronic records with patient reported outcomes to study impact of a COVID-19 infection. PLoS One: 2023, 18(8), p. Art. nr. e0288715.

… the population by description of their symptoms and health care usage during the acute COVID-19 phase. Method The … to the Netherlands Institute for Health Services Research Primary Care Database (Nivel-PCD) on a weekly basis. Patients … to the Netherlands Institute for Health Services Research Primary Care Database (Nivel-PCD) on a weekly basis. Patients …

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| Bryar, R., Groenewegen, P.P., Sanchez Martinez, M., Scotter, C. Developing modern primary care nursing in North Macedonia. Primary Health Care Research and Development: 2023, 24, p. Art. nr. e47.

… and practice of nursing and nurses' position in health care and society are restricted by a range of social, … in partnership with the WHO Country Office launched a primary healthcare strategy supporting the development of nurses in primary care to fulfil their full scope of service. Aims To …

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| Burau, V., Tenbensel, T., Denis, J.L., Dickinson, H., Gardner, K., Groenewegen, P., Kuhlmann, E. Varieties of governance versatility and institutions: comparing the governance of primary care performance in six jurisdictions. Public Policy and Administration: 2023

… by institutional profiles. Our comparative study of primary care performance across six jurisdictions suggests that … by institutional profiles. Our comparative study of primary care performance across six jurisdictions suggests …

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| Schouten, B., Merten, H., Kremers, M.N.T., Greuningen, M. van, Wagner, C., Nanayakkara, P.W.B. Emergency department crowding and older patients: a nationwide retrospective cohort study. Acute Medicine: 2023, 22(2), p. 72-82.

… presentations by older patients with complex and chronic care needs. Although there has been a 4,3% reduction in total … detail, hence their possible role remains ill defined. The primary aim of this study was to map the trend in ED visits … detail, hence their possible role remains ill defined. The primary aim of this study was to map the trend in ED visits …

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| Dankers-de Mari, E.J.C.M., Vugth, A.J.A.H. van, Visee, H.C., Laurant, M.G.H., Batenburg, R., Jeurissen, P.P.T. The influence of government policies on the nurse practitioner and physician assistant workforce in the Netherlands, 2000-2022: a multimethod approach study. BMC Health Services Research: 2023, 23(1), p. Art. 580.

… The intake decreased in hospitals, (nursing) home care, and mental healthcare, coinciding with fiscal austerity … 2.5 per 100 full-time equivalents in medical doctors in primary care and 41.9 in mental healthcare. PA-medical doctor … 1.6 per 100 full-time equivalents in medical doctors in primary care to 5.8 in hospital care. Conclusions This study …

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| Flinterman, L., González-González, A.I., Seils, L., Bes, J., Ballester, M., Bañeres, J., Dan, S., Domagala, A., Dubas-Jakóbczyk, K., Likic, R., Kroezen, M., Batenburg, R. Characteristics of medical deserts and approaches to mitigate their health workforce issues: a scoping review of empirical studies in western countries. International Journal of Health Policy and Management: 2023, 23(1), p. 1-16.

… databases were searched till June 2021. Studies reporting primary research from Western countries on definitions, … support/infrastructure (n=8, 3%) and innovative models of care (n=7, 3%). Conclusion Our study provides the first … databases were searched till June 2021. Studies reporting primary research from Western countries on definitions, …

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| Batenburg, R., Groenewegen, P. Position paper. moving forward after the COVID-19 pandemic: lessons learned in primary care. Brussels: European Society for Quality and Safety in Familiy Practice, 2023. 5 p.

… had extensive responsibilities. These include providing care for COVID-19 patients, including severely ill patients … forward after the COVID-19 pandemic: lessons learned in primary care. Brussels: European Society for Quality and … forward after the COVID-19 pandemic: lessons learned in primary care. … Coronavirus … Ziekenhuizen … …

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| Dros, J.T., Dijk, C.E. van, Bos, I., Meijer, W.M., Chorus, A., Miedema, H., Veenhof, C., Arslan, I.G., Meijboom, B.R., Verheij, R.A. Healthcare utilization patterns for knee or hip osteoarthritis before and after changes in national health insurance coverage: a data linkage study. Health Policy: 2023, 133, p. Art. nr. 104825.

… Introduction Medical guidelines aim to stimulate stepped care for knee and hip osteoarthritis, redirecting treatments from hospitals to primary care. In the Netherlands, this development was … 2018. Conclusion We have found a shift from hospitals to primary care in knee and hip osteoarthritis care. However, …

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| Kitselaar, W.M., Büchner, F.L., Vaart, R. van der, Sutch, S.P., Bennis, F.C., Evers, A.W., Numans, M.E. Early identification of persistent somatic symptoms in primary care: data-driven and theory-driven predictive modelling based on electronic medical records of Dutch general practices. BMJ Open: 2023, 13(5), p. Art. nr. e066183.

… patients with persistent somatic symptoms (PSS) in primary care by exploring routine care data-based approaches. Design/setting A cohort study based on routine primary care data from 76 general practices in the …

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| Holtedahl, K., Brogquist, L., Donker, G.A., Buntinx, F., Weller, D., Campbell, C., Mansson, J., Hammersley, V., Braaten, T., Parjuli, R. Symptoms and signs of urogenital cancer in primary care. BMC Primary Care: 2023, 24(1)

… among 61,802 randomly selected patients presenting in primary care in six European countries: a subgroup analysis of … among 61,802 randomly selected patients presenting in primary care in six European countries: a subgroup analysis …

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| Hoorn, M.M.C. van der, Kalkman, G.A., Weesie, Y.M., Atsma, F., Schellekens, A. Psychiatric risk factors for chronic high-dose opioid prescribing: register-based cohort study. BJPsych open: 2023, 9(3), p. Art. nr. e74.

… disorder and subsequent development of CHD opioid use in primary care patients newly receiving opioids. Method Data were included from 137 778 primary care patients in The Netherlands. Cox regression …

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| Groenewegen, P., Timans, R. Commercial chains in general practice. Utrecht: Nivel, 2023. 8 p.

… on Health Systems and Policies on corporate investment in primary and specialized outpatient care in Europe. The rapid response report was requested by …

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| Steeg-van Gompel, C. van de, Vervloet, M., Hogervorst, S., Koster, E., Janssen, R., Dijk, L. van. Implementing adherence interventions in real world settings requires use of multiple implementation strategies: worskhop with interventionists. International Journal of Clinical Pharmacy: 2023, 45, p. 527. Abstract 602 of the 13th PCNE Working Conference ‘‘Pharmacies’ new roles in pharmaceutical care: bridging research and practice’,

… Conference ‘‘Pharmacies’ new roles in pharmaceutical care: bridging research and practice’, … ABSTRACT: Background … from the ERIC-study are used in four local real-world primary care settings (living labs) that implemented … from the ERIC-study are used in four local real-world primary care settings (living labs) that implemented …

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| Schaaijk, A. van, Knottnerus, B., Meekes, W., Schellevis, F., Horst, H. van der, Batenburg, R. De meerwaarde van AIOTO-trajecten voor de academisering van de huisartsgeneeskunde: een onderzoek ten behoeve van de evaluatie van het HGOG-programma. Utrecht: Nivel, 2023. 48 p.

… alle hoofdstukken van de International Classification of Primary Care (ICPC) die in de huisartspraktijk gebruikt wordt, worden …

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| Rechel, B., Tille, F., Groenewegen, P., Timans, R., Fattore, G., Rohrer-Herold, K., Rajan, D., Lopes, S. Private equity investment in Europe's primary care sector-a call for research and policy action. European Journal of Public Health: 2023, 33(3), p. 354-355.

… the corporate investment by private equity funds in primary care in Europe, which is a growing challenge but has so far … The scale of private equity investment in Europe’s primary care sector varies considerably between countries, …

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| Kager, C., Schäfer, W., Hek, K., Heins, M., Wagner, C., Korevaar, J. Patiëntveiligheid verbeteren met spiegelinformatie. Huisarts en Wetenschap: 2023, 66(3)

… of patient safety and evaluated outcomes using the NIVEL Primary Care Database. Method Descriptive statistics were used to …

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| Rijpkema, C., Ramerman, L., Homburg, T.M., Meijer, E., Muris, J.W.M., olde Hartman, T.C., Berger, M.Y., Peters, L.L., Verheij, R.A. Care by general practitioners for patients with asthma or COPD during the COVID-19 pandemic. NPJ Primary Care Respiratory Medicine: 2023, 33(1), p. Art. nr. 15.

… of the COVID-19 pandemic on general practitioners’ (GP) care for patients with asthma and/or COPD is largely unknown. … the impact of the pandemic on asthma or COPD-related GP care, we analysed routinely recorded electronic health … with asthma or COPD during the COVID-19 pandemic. NPJ Primary Care Respiratory Medicine : 2023, 33(1), p. Art. nr. …

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| Ballering, A.V., olde Hartman, T.C., Verheij, R., Rosmalen, J.G.M. Sex and gender differences in primary care help-seeking for common somatic symptoms: a longitudinal study Scandinavian Journal of Primary Health Care: 2023, 41(2), p. 132-139.

… assess the independent associations of sex and gender with primary care help-seeking for somatic symptoms in the general … and gender, operationalized via a novel gender-index, with primary care help-seeking for somatic symptoms and …

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| Tichler, A., Hertroijs, D.F.L., Ruwaard, D., Brouwers, C.G.J., Hiligsmann, M., Jong, J.D., Elissen, A.J.M. Preferred conversation topics with respect to treatment decisions among individuals with type 2 diabetes. Patient Preference and Adherence: 2023, 17, p. 719-729.

… with adults with type 2 diabetes (N=8) treated in primary care to identify the attributes that they find important to … with adults with type 2 diabetes (N=8) treated in primary care to identify the attributes that they find …

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| Claessens, D., Vervloet, M., Boudewijns, E.A., Keijsers, L.C.E.M., Gidding-Slok, A.H.M., Schayck, O.C.P. van, Dijk, L. van. Understanding the healthcare providers' perspective for bringing the assessment of burden of chronic conditions tool to practice: a protocol for an implementation study. BMJ Open: 2023, 13(3), p. Art. nr. e068603.

… to support and facilitate a personalised approach to care for people with chronic conditions. The benefit of using … experiences and implementation process of the ABCC-tool by primary care healthcare providers (HCPs) in the Netherlands … experiences and implementation process of the ABCC-tool by primary care healthcare providers (HCPs) in the Netherlands …

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| Kalkman, G.A., Kramers, C., Dongen, R.T. van, Schers, H.J., Boekel, R.L.M. van, Bos, J.M., Hek, K., Schellekens, A.F.A., Atsma, F. Practice variation in opioid prescribing for non-cancer pain in Dutch primary care: a retrospective database study. PLoS One: 2023, 18(2), p. Art. nr. e0282222.

… patients distributed over approximately 380 practices. The primary outcome was the proportion of patients with chronic …

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| Steeg-van Gompel, C. van de, Vervloet, M., Hogervorst, S., Koster, E.S., Janssen, R., Dijk, L. van. Many implementation strategies needed to implement adherence interventions in local real-world settings. International Journal of Clinical Pharmacy: 2023, 45, p. 269. Abstract of the 26th Annual Meeting of ESPACOMP, the International Society for Medication Adherence, Berlin, Germany, 17–19 November 2022

… that can support implementation of interventions in health care. Aim To explore which and how many of the 73 … strategies are used in four local real-world primary care settings (living labs) that implement adherence … strategies are used in four local real-world primary care settings (living labs) that implement adherence …

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| Weesie, Y.M., Dijk, L. van, Bouvy, M.L., Hek, K. Immediate release fentanyl in general practices: mostly off-label prescribing. European Journal of General Practice: 2023, 29(1), p. Art. nr. 2165644.

… records of general practices (GPs) participating in Nivel Primary Care Database were used. Adult patients with IRF … were recorded by GPs using International Classification of Primary Care. Descriptive analyses were performed. Results …

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| Seils, L., Flinterman, L., Bes, J., Ballester, M., Dan, S., Domagala, A., Dubas-Jakóbczyk, K., Likic, R., Kroezen, M., Batenburg, R.S. Characteristics of medical deserts and approaches to mitigate them: a scoping review. Rural and Remote Health: 2023, 23(1), p. Art. nr. 8090. WONCA World Rural Health Conference, 17-20 June 2022 at the University of Limerick, Ireland

… searched from inception to May 2021. Studies reporting primary research on definitions, characteristics, … support and infrastructure (n=6) and innovative models of care (n=7). Discussion Our study provides the first scoping … searched from inception to May 2021. Studies reporting primary research on definitions, characteristics, …

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| Pati, S., Akker, M. van den, Schellevis, F.F.G., Sahoo, K.C., Burgers, J.S. Management of diabetes patients with comorbidity in primary care: a mixed-method study in Odisha, India. Family Practice: 2023, 40(5-6), p. 714-721.

… patients with comorbidities need regular and comprehensive care for their disease management. Hence, it is essential to assess the primary care preparedness for managing diabetes patients and … of the diabetes patients on the care received at the primary care facilities. Methods All 21 Urban Primary Health …

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| Eggermont, D., Kunst, A.E., Hek, K., Verheij, R.A. Gender and age concordance between patient and GP: an observational study on associations with referral behaviour. BJGP Open: 2022, 6(4)

… Background Appropriate referral from primary to secondary care is essential for maintaining a health care system that … concordance and age concordance on referral rates in primary care in the Netherlands. Design and setting We used …