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| Boerma, W.G.W., Rousovich, V.S., Schellevis, F.G., Egorov, K. Primary care reform in Central and Eastern Europe: can Belarus be taken as the control group in international comparison? European Journal of Public Health: 2005, 15(suppl. 1), p. 38. Abstract. 13th Annual EUPHA Meeting "Promoting the public's health: reorienting health policies, linking health promotion and health care", Graz, 10-12 November 2005.

… health policies, linking health promotion and health care", Graz, 10-12 November 2005. … Background: Health care … some change can be observed, particularly in Belarus primary care. A family doctor system is being implemented in … this development. This paper provides a state of affair of primary care policy development in Belarus and presents first …

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| Bakker, D. de, Sluijs, E., Hingstman, L., Treurniet, H., Polder, J. How to cope with rising demand for primary care in The Netherlands in the future. European Journal of Public Health: 2005, 15(suppl. 1), p. 50. Abstract. 13th Annual EUPHA Meeting "Promoting the public's health: reorienting health policies, linking health promotion and health care", Graz, 10-12 November 2005.

… health policies, linking health promotion and health care", Graz, 10-12 November 2005. … Background: Demographic … projections indicate that a substantial increase of primary care demand is to be expected, especially for general … problems.Methods: (i) Analysis of trends in the supply of primary care workers (GPs, pharmacists, physiotherapists, …

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| Donker, G., Yzermans, C.J., Kerssens, J.J. Chronic diseases of victims and controls before and after disaster. European Journal of Public Health: 2005, 15(Suppl. 1), p. 108-109. Abstract. 13th Annual EUPHA Meeting "Promoting the public's health: reorienting health policies, linking health promotion and health care", Graz, 10-12 November 2005.

… health policies, linking health promotion and health care", Graz, 10-12 November 2005. … Background: The aim is to … were recorded using the International Classification of Primary Care. Prevalence rates for chronic diseases were … were recorded using the International Classification of Primary Care. Prevalence rates for chronic diseases were …

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| Grievink, L., Velden, P.G. van der, Yzermans, C.J., Roorda, J., Stellato, R.K. Self-selection in participation in the first health survey, three weeks after a man-made disaster. European Journal of Public Health: 2005, 15(Suppl. 1), p. 130. Abstract. 13th Annual EUPHA Meeting "Promoting the public's health: reorienting health policies, linking health promotion and health care", Graz, 10-12 November 2005.

… health policies, linking health promotion and health care", Graz, 10-12 November 2005. … Background: Three weeks … a health survey was performed among survivors. The primary aims of the study were collecting data for health … a health survey was performed among survivors. The primary aims of the study were collecting data for health …

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| Dorn, T., Yzermans, J., Kerssens, J., Veen, P. ten. Disaster and primary health care utilization: a 4 year follow-up. European Journal of Public Health: 2005, 15(Suppl. 1), p. 135. Abstract. 13th Annual EUPHA Meeting "Promoting the public's health: reorienting health policies, linking health promotion and health care", Graz, 10-12 November 2005.

… health policies, linking health promotion and health care", Graz, 10-12 November 2005. … Background: Although … of the post-disaster phase, the impact of disasters on primary health care utilization is largely unknown. Often, … base-line data is lacking. The current study quantified primary health care utilization after a major fire disaster …

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| Devillé, W., Piribauer, F., Groenewegen, P.P. Periodic health examination by Austrian general practitioners. European Journal of Public Health: 2005, 15(Suppl. 1), p. 138. Abstract. 13th Annual EUPHA Meeting "Promoting the public's health: reorienting health policies, linking health promotion and health care", Graz, 10-12 November 2005.

… health policies, linking health promotion and health care", Graz, 10-12 November 2005. … In European countries … from PHE is not aggregated nor linked to research in the primary health care—public health interface. Although PHE … from PHE is not aggregated nor linked to research in the primary health care—public health interface. Although PHE …

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| Baar, M.E. van, Dekker, J., Oostendorp, R.A.B., Bijl, D., Voorn, T.B., Lemmens, J.A.M., Bijlsma, J.W.J. The effectiveness of exercise therapy in patients with osteoarthritis of the hip or knee: a randomized clinical trial. Journal of Rheumatology: 1998, 25(12), p. 2432-2439.

… randomized single blind, clinical trial was conducted in a primary care setting. Patients with hip or knee OA by American … also received exercise therapy from a physiotherapist in primary care. The treatment period was 12 weeks. The main …

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| Sixma, H.J., Bakker, D.H. de. Hospital or general practice?: results of two experiments limiting the number of self referrals of patients with injuries to hospitals in The Netherlands. Journal of Accident & Emergency Medicine: 1996, 13(4), p. 264-268.

… to the hospital with minor injuries, but to integrate primary health care (PHC) and hospital facilities.(aut. ref.) … OBJECTIVE: … to the hospital with minor injuries, but to integrate primary health care (PHC) and hospital facilities.(aut. ref.) …

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| Hoving, J.L., Pool, J.J.M., Mameren, H.H. van, Devillé, W.L.J.M., Assendelft, W.J.J., Vet, H.C.W. de, Winter, A.F. de, Koes, B.W., Bouter, L.M. Reproducibility of cervical range of motion in patients with neck pain. BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders: 2005, 6(59)

… (EDI-320). DESIGN: In an outpatient clinic in a primary care setting 32 patients with at least 2 weeks of pain and/or … (EDI-320). DESIGN: In an outpatient clinic in a primary care setting 32 patients with at least 2 weeks of …

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| Es, J.C. van. Primary health care heroverwogen: PHC een zorg voor alle ministeries. Medisch Contact: 1984, 39(no. 5), p. 135.

… Es, J.C. van. Primary health care heroverwogen: PHC een zorg voor alle ministeries. Medisch Contact : 1984, 39(no. 5), p. 135. … Primary health care heroverwogen: PHC een zorg voor alle …

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| Verhaak, P.F.M., Dirkzwager, A., Meijer, S.A. Persistent presentation of medically unexplained symptoms in primary care. Journal of Psychosomatic Research: 2006, 61(3), p. 377. Abstract: 26th European conference of psychosomatic research: "Communication, Interaction, and Integration, on september 27-30, 2006 to Cavtat/Duvrovnik, Croatia.

… presentation of medically unexplained symptoms in primary care. Journal of Psychosomatic Research : 2006, 61(3), p. … presentation of medically unexplained symptoms in primary care. … mups … diseases … utilisation … prevalence … …

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| Mohammedamin, R.S.A., Wouden, J.C. van der, Koning, S., Linden, M.W. van der, Schellevis, F.G., Suijlekom-Smit, L. van, Koes, B.W. Increasing incidence of skin disorders in children?: a comparison between 1987 and 2001. BMC Dermatology: 2006, 6(4)

… was coded according to the International Classification of Primary Care. Incidence rates of separate skin diseases were … was coded according to the International Classification of Primary Care. Incidence rates of separate skin diseases were …

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| Mistiaen, P., Poot, E. Telephone follow-up initiated by a hospital-based health professional for postdischarge problems in patients discharged from hospital to home. (Review) Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews: 2006(4)

… discharge. The effects of TFU will be compared to usual care or other types of hospital follow-up (e.g. TFU initiated by primary-care-based health professionals). The effects of TFU … problems. The following questions will be addressed: Primary Outcomes: What are the effects of TFU initiated by a …

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| Swinkels, I., Leemrijse, C., Veenhof, C., Bakker, D. de. Access to physiotherapy after Dutch reimbursement changes in the period 2004–2005. European Journal of Public Health: 2006, 16(Suppl. 1), p. 177. Abstract. 14 th Eupha conference "Politics, Policies and /or the Public's Health", Montreux, 16-18 November 2006.

… Background: Physiotherapy plays an important role in Dutch primary care. In 2005, 17% of the Dutch people contacted a … Background: Physiotherapy plays an important role in Dutch primary care. In 2005, 17% of the Dutch people contacted a …

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| Devillé, W., Lamkaddem, M., Gerritsen, A.A.M., Ploeg, H.M. van der. Differences in health care use between asylum seekers and refugees. European Journal of Public Health: 2006, 16(Suppl. 1), p. 189. Abstract. 14 th Eupha conference "Politics, Policies and /or the Public's Health", Montreux, 16-18 November 2006.

… 2006. … Asylum seekers have the same rights to health care than Dutch citizens. But in practice, while refugees are … PTSD symptoms still play an important role in the use of primary health care. Although previous research has shown … PTSD symptoms still play an important role in the use of primary health care. Although previous research has shown …

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| Bakker, D. de, Spreeuwenberg, P. How community based is general practice? European Journal of Public Health: 2006, 16(Suppl. 1), p. 58. Abstract. 14 th Eupha conference "Politics, Policies and /or the Public's Health", Montreux, 16-18 November 2006.

… of the potentially strong points of general-practice-based primary care is that it is accessible within local communities. As … medicine with the broadest reach into the community, primary care clinicians are well-positioned to understand …

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| Dijk, L. van, Somai, D., Heerdink, E., Dulmen, S. van, Sluijs, E., Ridder, D. de, Bensing, J. Adherence to chronic medication in Dutch primary care. Pharmacoepidemiology and Drug Safety: 2006, 15(suppl. 1), p. S200. Abstract. 22nd International Conference of Pharmacoepidemiology and Therapeutic Risk Management, Lissabon (Portugal), on 24-27 august 2006.

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| Hendriks, H.J.M., Kerssens, J.J., Heerkens, Y.F., Elvers, J.W.H., Dekker, J., Zee, J. van der, Oostendorp, R.A.B. Referral patterns and utilization of physiotherapy services following a one-time physiotherapist consultation in general practice. Physiotherapy: Theory and Practice: 2003, 19, p. 5-21.

… of a one-time consultation of physiotherapists (PRs) by primary care physicians (PDPs) on utilization of physiotherapy … number; and (3) functional outcomes of physiotherapy. The primary study sample consisted of 352 patients referred for …

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| Boerma, W.G.W. Coordination and integration in European primary care. In: R.B. Saltman; A. Rico; W.G.W. Boerma. Primary care in the driver's seat?: organizational reform in European primary care. Berkshire: Open University Press, 2006. p. 3-21..

… In: R.B. Saltman; A. Rico; W.G.W. Boerma. Primary care in the driver's seat?: organizational reform in European primary care. Berkshire: Open University Press, 2006. … …

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| Schellevis, F., Westert, G., Braspenning, J.C.C., Sixma, H., Grol, R.P.T.M. Quality of Dutch general practice care: a comprehensive national benchmark of medical care practice management and patient opinions. North American Primary Care Research Group: 2005, p. 94. Abstract: 33 rd NAPCRG Annual Meeting in Hilton Québec, Québec City, op 15-18 October 2005.

… H., Grol, R.P.T.M. Quality of Dutch general practice care: a comprehensive national benchmark of medical care practice management and patient opinions. North American Primary Care Research Group : 2005, p. 94. Abstract: 33 rd …

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| Devillé, W., Uiters, E., Westert, G.P., Groenewegen, P.P. Differences in perceived health and primary care use between migrants and natives in the Netherlands. European Journal of Epidemiology: 2006, 21(supp.1), p. 150. Abstract. The IEA-EEF European Congress of Epidemiology 2006: Epidemiology and Health Care Practice, 28 june - 1 july, Utrecht, The Netherlands.

… Congress of Epidemiology 2006: Epidemiology and Health Care Practice, 28 june - 1 july, Utrecht, The Netherlands. … … Groenewegen, P.P. Differences in perceived health and primary care use between migrants and natives in the … The Netherlands. … Differences in perceived health and primary care use between migrants and natives in the …

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| Bont, J., Hak, E., Hoes, A.W., Schipper, M., Schellevis, F.G., Verheij, T.J.M. A prediction rule for elderly primary-care patients with lower respiratory tract infections. European Respiratory Journal: 2007, 29(5), p. 269-275.

… prediction rule for the prognosis of acute LRTI in elderly primary-care patients. Data including demographics, medication use, … respectively. This simple prediction rule can help the primary-care physician to differentiate between high- and …

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| Schellevis, F.G., Rusovich, V., Egorov, K.N., Podpalov, V.P., Boerma, W.G.W. Hypertension management in primary care in Belarus and The Netherlands. In: V.P. Podpalov (Ed.). Problems in prevention and management of arterial hypertension in primary care. Vitebsk: Vitebsk Medical University, 2005. p. 40-43.

… in prevention and management of arterial hypertension in primary care. Vitebsk: Vitebsk Medical University, 2005. … Both in … guidelines on the management of hypertension in primary care have been developed, including recommendations …

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| Wayenburg, C.A.M. van, Laar, F.A. van de, Waal, M.W.M. de, Okkes, I.M., Akker, M. van den, Veen, W.J. van der, Schellevis, F.G., Staveren, W.A. van, Binsbergen, J.J. van, Weel, C. van. Nutritional deficiency in Dutch primary care: data from general practice research and registration networks. European Journal of Clinical Nutrition: 2005, 59(suppl. 1), p. S187-S194.

… deficiency by the International Classification of Primary Care (ICPC) or 'E-list' labels ('loss of appetite, feeding … deficiency by the International Classification of Primary Care (ICPC) or 'E-list' labels ('loss of appetite, …

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| Gress, S., Delnoij, D.M.J., Groenewegen, P.P. Managing primary care behaviour through payment systems and financial incentives. In: R.B. Saltman; A. Rico; W.G.W. Boerma. Primary care in the driver's seat?: organizational reform in European primary care. Berkshire: Open University Press, 2006. p. 184-200.

… In: R.B. Saltman; A. Rico; W.G.W. Boerma. Primary care in the driver's seat?: organizational reform in European primary care. Berkshire: Open University Press, 2006. … …

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| Calnan, M., Hutten, J., Tiljak, H. The challenge of coordination: the role of primary care professionals in promoting integration across the interface. In: R.B. Saltman; A. Rico; W.G.W. Boerma. Primary care in the driver's seat?: organizational reform in European primary care. Berkshire: Open University Press, 2006. p. 85-104.

… In: R.B. Saltman; A. Rico; W.G.W. Boerma. Primary care in the driver's seat?: organizational reform in European primary care. Berkshire: Open University Press, 2006. … …

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| Brouwers, E.P.M., Tiemens, B.G., Terluin, B., Verhaak, P.F.M. Effectiveness of an intervention to reduce sickness absence in patients with emotional distress or minor mental disorders: a randomized controlled effectiveness trial. General Hospital Psychiatry: 2006, 28(3), p. 223-229.

… by social workers or general practitioners' usual care. The intervention focused on understanding causes, … intervention has benefits, it was not successful at its primary goal (i.e., to reduce sick leave duration in patients … intervention has benefits, it was not successful at its primary goal (i.e., to reduce sick leave duration in patients …

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| Asbroek, A.H.A. ten, Delnoij, D.M.J., Niessen, L.W., Scherpbier, R.W., Shrestha, N., Bam, D.S., Gunneberg, C., Hor, C.W. van der, Klazinga, N.S. Implementing global knowledge in local practice: a WHO lung health initiative in Nepal. Health Policy and Planning: 2005, 20(5), p. 290-301.

… guidelines are used widely to improve the quality of primary health care in different health systems, including those of … and health system-specific barriers as well. The primary health workers are key informants for these barriers. …

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| Pisters, M.F., Ende, C.H.M. van den, Groot, J.F. de, Veenhof, C. Het fysiotherapeutisch handelen bij atrose aan heupen/of knie: patiëntenprofielen in de praktijk. Nederlands Tijdschrift voor Fysiotherapie: 2006, 116(6), p. 143-149.

… interventions applied. Methods: in this descriptive study, primary care physiotherapists (n=26) recorded combinations of problem …

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| Delnoij, D., Merode, G. van, Paulus, A., Groenewegen, P. Does general practitioner gatekeeping curb health care expenditure? Journal of Health Services Research & Policy: 2000, 5(1), p. 22-26.

… Objectives: It is generally assumed that health care systems in which specialist and hospital care is only accessible after referral by a general practitioner (GP) have lower total health care costs. In this study, the following questions were …