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Mission and values

… We carry out our mission ‘Research for better care’ in conducting ‘high quality health services research in … a contributor to improving policy and practice in health care. Because of the high scientific quality of Nivel’s … scientific research institute. Our head of research unit Primary Care and of Support International Research Jeroen …
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Short history of Nivel Research Institute

… Through the years Nivel's domain expanded gradually to primary care, secondary care and hospital care. Nowadays, there are … of NIVEL, Netherlands Institute for Research in Primary Healthcare In 1985 the NHI was split into two …
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Organisational structure

… Prof. G.J. (Jeroen) Hasselaar, PhD Head of research unit Primary Care Prof. J.J.D.J.M. (Jany) Rademakers, PhD Head of research … L.I.H. (Lucy) Overbeek, PhD Program manager  Nivel Primary Care Database L. (Lilian) van Tuyl, PhD, MBA …

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Kringos, D., Boerma, W. Capturing the complexity of European primary care systems in a European monitoring instrument. Swiss Medical Weekly: 2009, 139(Suppl. 175), p. S 59. 15th Wonca Europe Conference,16-19 september 2009, Basel.

… in PC reforms to improve the overall performance of health care systems has been substantial in Europe. There is however … date comparable information to evaluate the development of primary care (PC) systems. This EU-funded PHAMEU (Primary Health Care Activity Monitor for Europe) study, aims …

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Riet-Paap, J.C. van, Boerma, W., Kringos, D.S. Coordination and integration of primary care in Western Europe. European Journal of Public Health: 2010, 20(suppl. 1), p. 99. Abstract. 3rd European Public Health Conference 'Integrated Public Health', 10 - 13 November 2010, Amsterdam.

… problems that need treatment from more than one health care provider. Fragmentation of care is a critical … On the basis of a systematic review of the literature on primary care (PC) and consultations with experts across … On the basis of a systematic review of the literature on primary care (PC) and consultations with experts across …

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Rosano, A., Peschel, P., Kugler, J., Zee, J. van der, Ricciardi, W., Guasticchi, G. Preventable hospitalization and the role of primary care: a comparison between Italy and Germany. European Journal of Public Health: 2010, 20(suppl. 1), p. 100. Abstract. 3rd European Public Health Conference 'Integrated Public Health', 10 - 13 November 2010, Amsterdam.

… may often be prevented by timely and effective outpatient care. For Italy we found that the type and density of primary-care facilities, among other factors, influence … costs of the hospital sector, but the position of both primary care and ambulatory specialist care varies …

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Genet, N., Boerma, W. Integration home care in the care chain: results from the EURHOMAP study. European Journal of Public Health: 2010, 20(suppl. 1), p. 100. Abstract. 3rd European Public Health Conference 'Integrated Public Health', 10 - 13 November 2010, Amsterdam.

… 13 November 2010, Amsterdam. … Background: Demand for home care is expected to rise sharply across Europe as a result of … of integration within home care and between home care and primary and residential settings across Europe will be … of integration within home care and between home care and primary and residential settings across Europe will be …

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Batenburg, R., Velden, L. van der, Greuningen, M. van. Planning the Dutch GP workforce.: , 2010. 77-78 p. Abstract. In: Book of Abstracts of the European Health Management Association Annual Conference 2010 'Managing Radical Change in Health. Quality, Efficiency, Equity', 30 juni- 2 juli 2010, Lahti, Finland. 10-11

… 10-11 … CONTEXT: For a long time, shortages of health care personnel have been a major worldwide concern of health … government as the corner stone of a strong and integrated primary care. These conditions have heavily challenged the … are yet underspecified. First, substitution within the primary care occupational structure will increasingly change …

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Genet, N. Home care in Europe: growing interest among decision makers, but little information available for policy development.: , 2010. 127-128 p. Abstract. Working Conference Health Services Research in Europe 'Where Research and Policy Meet', 8-9 april 2010, Den Haag.

… Den Haag. … Research problem: Integrated systems of home care are assumed to be an adequate response to current and … on Health Systems and Policies; the European Forum for Primary Care; and the European Public Health Association … on Health Systems and Policies; the European Forum for Primary Care; and the European Public Health Association …

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Peeters, J., Francke, A. Home telecare for older persons: experiences and perceived effects. Journal of Clinical Nursing: 2010, 19(suppl. 1), p. 100. Abstract. 4th European Nursing Congress 'Older Persons. The Future of Care'. 4-5 oktober 2010, Rotterdam.

… European Nursing Congress 'Older Persons. The Future of Care'. 4-5 oktober 2010, Rotterdam. … Introduction: Western … with a connection to a home telecare system, (2) their primary informal caregivers and (3) nurses of the front … with a connection to a home telecare system, (2) their primary informal caregivers and (3) nurses of the front …

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Fassaert, T., Nielen, M.M.J., Verheij, R.A., Verhoeff, A., Dekker, J., Beekman, A.T.F., Wit, M.A.S. de. Ethnic differences in management of anxiety and depression in general practice in urban areas in the Netherlands in 2007. European Journal of Public Health: 2010, 20(suppl. 1), p. 154. Abstract. 3rd European Public Health Conference 'Integrated Public Health', 10 - 13 November 2010, Amsterdam.

… there is widespread concern that access to and quality of care (QoC) for mental health problems for ethnic minority … practice, based on the International Classification of Primary Care was compared with the prevalence in the general … practice, based on the International Classification of Primary Care was compared with the prevalence in the general …

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Verheij, R., Ton, C., Tates, K. Hesitative introduction of E-mail consultations in general practice. Journal of Medical Internet Research: 2008, 10(3), p. 9. Abstract. Published as Multimedia Appendix in: Eysenbach G. Medicine 2.0: Social Networking, Collaboration, Participation, Apomediation, and Openness.

… The Dutch Council for Public Health and Health Care reported in 2005 that 70% of internet users would want … are recorded using the International Classification of Primary Care (ICPC) coding system. Results: E-mail … are recorded using the International Classification of Primary Care (ICPC) coding system. Results: E-mail …

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Verheij, R., Jabaaij, L., Njoo, K., Hoogen, H. van den, Bakker, D. de. The EMR-scan: assessing the quality of Electronic Medical Records in general practice. Journal of Medical Internet Research: 2008, 10(3), p. 46-47. Abstract. Published as Multimedia Appendix in: Eysenbach G. Medicine 2.0: Social Networking, Collaboration, Participation, Apomediation, and Openness.

… these records are primarily used for direct patient care and for administrative purposes by the practice … with the same objective [2]. In addition, routine primary care EMRs are increasingly used for public health … patients is desired by many. In sum, theoretically, primary care EMRs can be used for many purposes. However, …

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Verkaik, R., Francke, A., Berno, M. van, Bensing, J., Miel, R. Effects of introducing a nursing guideline on depression in psychogeriatric nursing home residents. Journal of Clinical Nursing: 2010, 19(suppl. 1), p. 100. Abstract. 4th European Nursing Congress 'Older Persons. The Future of Care', 4-5 oktober 2010, Rotterdam.

… European Nursing Congress 'Older Persons. The Future of Care', 4-5 oktober 2010, Rotterdam. … Introduction: The … nursing home wards with dementia and comorbid depression. Primary outcome was severity of depression measured with the … nursing home wards with dementia and comorbid depression. Primary outcome was severity of depression measured with the …

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Kringos, D.S., Boerma, W.G.W. Measuring the strength of primary care systems in Europe. European Journal of Public Health: 2009, 19(suppl. 1), p. 64. Abstract. 17th European Public Health Conference 'Human Ecology and Public Health', 25–28 November 2009, Lodz (Polen).

… 2009, Lodz (Polen). … Background: The investment in primary care (PC) reforms to improve the overall performance of … the development and strength of PC systems. This EU-funded Primary Health Care Activity Monitor for Europe (PHAMEU) …

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Boerma, W.G.W., Wiegers, T.A., Kringos, D.S., Pellny, M. Evaluation of the organization and provision of primary care services in Belarus: application of the WHO Primary Care Evaluation Tool (PCET). European Journal of Public Health: 2009, 19(suppl. 1), p. 75. Abstract. 17th European Public Health Conference 'Human Ecology and Public Health', 25–28 November 2009, Lodz (Polen).

… Lodz (Polen). … Background: The study aimed to assess primary care (PC) policy and service provision in Belarus at the … policy intentions. … Background: The study aimed to assess primary care (PC) policy and service provision in Belarus at …

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Horst, H.E. van der, Jellema, P., Windt, D.A. van der, Schellevis, F.G. Prikkelbaredarmsyndroom: criteria én klinische blik. Nederlands Tijdschrift voor Geneeskunde: 2010, 154(A1871)

… risk of organic conditions among patients who consult a primary care doctor and who meet IBS criteria argues against …

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Boerma, W.G.W., Rusovich, V.S., Schellevis, F.G., Schreurs, H.W. Case finding and monitoring hypertension in Belarus primary care; improving effectiveness and efficiency. In: V.P. Podpalov (Ed.). Problems in prevention and management of arterial hypertension in primary care. Vitebsk: Vitebsk Medical University, 2005. p. 43-45.

… in prevention and management of arterial hypertension in primary care. Vitebsk: Vitebsk Medical University, 2005. … Systematic … cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases. Potentially, primary care is the best place to carry out these tasks, …

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Gonzalez, G.Z., Klazinga, N., Asbroek, G. ten, Delnoij, D.M. Performance indicators used to assess the quality of primary dental care. Community Dental Health: 2006, 23(4), p. 228-235.

… An appropriate quality of medical care including dental care should be an objective of every … indicators that could be used to assess the quality of primary dental care at different levels of a health care … indicators were identified to assess the quality of primary dental care at the levels of patients, professionals …

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Bakker, D.H. de, Zwaanswijk, M., Zantinge, E.M., Verhaak, P.F.M. Towards a more demand oriented health care: analyzing demand for local primary health care . European Journal of Public Health: 2007, 17(suppl.2), p. 53. Abstract. 15th Annual EUPHA Meeting: "The future of public health in the Unified Europe", Helsinki, 11-13 oktober 2007.

… oktober 2007. … One of the goals of the current health care reform in the Netherlands is to strengthen demand orientation. Community based primary health care provision should be tuned to local … for local demand. The relationship with demand for primary health care was computed with national, sample based …

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Dijk, L. van, Lindblad, U., Melander, A., Verheij, R. The use of GP databases in comparative research: the case of diabetes care in Sweden and the Netherlands. European Journal of Public Health: 2007, 17(suppl. 2), p. 75-76. Abstract. 15th Annual EUPHA Meeting: "The future of public health in the Unified Europe", Helsinki, 11-13 oktober 2007.

… diabetes increases in both countries, as does the role of primary care in diabetes management. In this presentation we focus on … for patients with and without co-morbidity using primary care databases. Methods: Data from 2005 are derived …

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Velden, K. van der, Fleming, D.M., Abrahamse, H. Screening in primary care: health for all? A study in Dutch general practice. European Journal of Public Health: 1999, 9(4 suppl.), p. 290-293.

… been an increasing emphasis on the delivery of preventive care in general practice. At the same time, available … K. van der, Fleming, D.M., Abrahamse, H. Screening in primary care: health for all? A study in Dutch general … Health : 1999, 9(4 suppl.), p. 290-293. … Screening in primary care: health for all? A study in Dutch general …

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Calefato, J.M., Nippert, I., Harris, H.J., Kristoffersson, U., Schmidtke, J., Kate, L.P. ten, Anionwu, E., Benjamin, C., Challen, K., Plass, A.M., Harris, R., Julian-Reynier, C. Assessing educational priorities in genetics for general practitioners and specialists in five countries: factor structure of the Genetic-Educational Priorities (Gen-EP) scale. Genetics in Medicine: 2008, 10(2), p. 99-106.

… Purpose: A scale assessing primary care physicians' priorities for genetic education (The Gen-EP … evaluate the impact of genetic educational programs for primary care providers. (aut. ref.) … Purpose: A scale …

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Challen, K., Harris, H., Kristoffersson, U., Nippert, I., Schmidtke, J., Kate, L.P. ten, Benjamin, C., Anionwu, E., Plass, A.M., Julian-Reynier, C., Harris, R. General practitioner management of genetic aspects of a cardiac disease: a scenario-based study to anticipate providers' practices. Journal of Community Genetics: 2010, 1(2), p. 83-90.

… that genetics will have to be integrated into all parts of primary health care. Previous research has demonstrated that involvement and confidence in genetics varies amongst primary care providers. We aimed to analyse perceptions of …

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Joling, K.J., Marwijk, H.W.J. van, Piek, E., Horst, H.E. van der, Penninx, B.W., Verhaak, P., Hout, H.P.J. van. Do GPs' medical records demonstrate a good recognition of depression? A new perspective on case extraction. Journal of Affective Disorders: 2011, 133(3), p. 522-527.

… Background: Previous estimates of depression recognition in primary care are low and inconsistent. This may be due to … from the Netherlands Study of Depression and Anxiety. 816 primary care patients from 33 general practitioners were …

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Plomp, M.G.A., Batenburg, R.S., Verheij, R.A. Adoption of interorganisational ICT in primary care. In: P.A. Bath; T. Mettler; D.A. Raptis; B.A. Sen (Eds.) Proceedings of the 15th International Symposium on Health Information Management Research. Zurich Switzerland, 8-9 September 2011.

… 2011. … Efficient and effective collaboration among health care providers is of great importance. Interorganisational … as the exchange with out-of-hours services and with other primary and secondary care providers. It appears that the … as the exchange with out-of-hours services and with other primary and secondary care providers. It appears that the …