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| Graaff, F.M. de, Francke, A.L., Muijsenbergh, M.E.T.C. van den, Geest, S. van der. Talking in triads: communication with Turkish and Moroccan immigrants in the palliative phase of cancer. Journal of Clinical Nursing: 2012, 21(21-22), p. 3143-3152.

… the factors that influence communication between health professionals and Turkish and Moroccan immigrants in the … is crucial. The question, however, is whether Dutch healthcare providers, on the one hand, and Turkish and … is crucial. The question, however, is whether Dutch healthcare providers, on the one hand, and Turkish and …

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| Jabaaij, L., Akker, M. van den, Schellevis, F.G. Excess of health care use in general practice and of comorbid chronic conditions in cancer patients compared to controls. BMC Family Practice: 2012, 13(60)

… and not clearly defined. This study aimed to compare healthcare use in general practice of patients with cancer … We also examined the influence of comorbid conditions on healthcare utilisation by these patients in general practice. …

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| Steeg, L. van de, Langelaan, M., IJkema, R., Wagner, C. The effect of a complementary e-learning course on implementation of a quality improvement project regarding care for elderly patients: a stepped wedge trial. Implementation Science: 2012, 7(13)

… stay, functional decline, and admission to long-term care. Healthcare professionals frequently do not recognise delirium, … that e-learning can provide an effective way of educating healthcare professionals and improving quality of care, …

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| Manniën, J., Klomp, T., Wiegers, T., Pereboom, M., Brug, J., Jonge, A. de, Meijde, M. van der, Hutton, E., Schellevis, F., Spelten, E. Evaluation of primary care midwifery in the Netherlands: design and rationale of a dynamic cohort study (DELIVER). BMC Health Services Research: 2012, 12(69)

… from clients and their partners, midwives and other healthcare professionals across the Netherlands. Clients from twenty … from clients and their partners, midwives and other healthcare professionals across the Netherlands. Clients from …

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| Dauvrin, M., Lorant, V., Sandhu, S., Devillé, W., Dia, H., Dias, S., Gaddini, A., Ioannidis, E., Jensen, N.K., Kluge, U., Mertaniemi, R., Puigpinósi Riera, R., Sarvary, A., Straßmayr, C., Stankunas, M., Soares, J.J.F., Welbel, M., Priebe, S. Health care for irregular migrants: pragmatism across Europe. A qualitative study. BMC Research Notes: 2012, 5(99)

… (IM). There is little empirical evidence on how health professionals cope with this challenge. This study explores the experiences of health professionals providing care to IM in three types of health … A qualitative study. … migrants … europe … accessibility … healthcare delivery … health policy …

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| Batenburg, R., Lee, I. van der, Heiligers, P. Foreign trained dentist working in the Netherlands: motives and movements in cross-border behaviour.: , 2012. 114 p. Abstract. In: European Health Management Association. Abstractbook EHMA Annual Conference 2012 'Public healthcare: who pays, who provides?' 13-15 june 2012, Bern.

… Abstractbook EHMA Annual Conference 2012 'Public healthcare: who pays, who provides?' 13-15 june 2012, Bern. … … movements and international mobility of health professionals. Dentist seems to be one of the professions … Abstractbook EHMA Annual Conference 2012 'Public healthcare: who pays, who provides?' 13-15 june 2012, Bern. … …

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| Tol, J., Swinkels, I., Veenhof, C. Dietetic treatment improves BMI and physical activity level of overweight patients in the Netherlands, 2006-2011. Nutrition & Dietetics: 2012, 69(Suppl. 1), p. 84. Abstract. 16th International Congress of Dietetics. 5-8 september 2012, Sydney.

… dietitian (RD) have not been studied in a large primary healthcare setting. The purposes of this study were to … Data were used from a Dutch registration network of allied healthcare professionals. Including data from 6,511 adult patients with …

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| Tol, J., Swinkels, I., Veenhof, C. What factors are associated with the number of consultations per dietetic treatment. Nutrition & Dietetics: 2012, 69(Suppl. 1), p. 65. Abstract. 16th International Congress of Dietetics. 5-8 september 2012, Sydney.

… is known about the costs and effectiveness of dietetic healthcare. In order to study these effects, it is important … (LiPZ). LiPZ is a Dutch registration network of allied healthcare professionals, including primary healthcare working …

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| Monteiro, S.P., Dijk, L. van, Verstraete, A.G., Alvarez, F.J., Heissing, M., Gier, J.J. de. Predictors for patient knowledge and reported behaviour regarding driving under the influence of medicines: a multi-country survey. BMC Public Health: 2012, 12(59)

… regarding medicines comes from communications with healthcare professionals. This study, part of the DRUID (Driving Under … focus on information campaigns for patients but also for healthcare providers as this might contribute to improve …

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| Zuidgeest, M. Measuring and improving the quality of care from the healthcare user perspective: the Consumer Quality Index = Het meten en verbeteren van de kwaliteit van zorg vanuit het zorggebruikers perspectief: de Consumer Quality Index. Tilburg: Tilburg University, 2011. 192 p. Proefschrift Tilburg University

… ermee aan de slag kunnen, samen met het management en de professionals in de instelling. … Zuidgeest, M. Measuring and improving the quality of care from the healthcare user perspective: the Consumer Quality Index = Het … … Measuring and improving the quality of care from the healthcare user perspective: the Consumer Quality Index = Het …

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| Christiaans-Dingelhoff, I., Smits, M., Zwaan, L., Lubberding, S., Wal, G. van der, Wagner, C. To what extent are adverse events found in patient records reported by patients and healthcare professionals via complaints, claims and incident reports? BMC Health Services Research: 2011, 11(49)

… issues are already reported, such as incidents reported by healthcare professionals and complaints and medico-legal claims filled … claims by patients/relatives and 4) incident reports by healthcare professionals. For each adverse event identified …

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| Devillé, W., Greacen, T., Bogic, M., Dauvrin, M., Dias, S., Gaddini, A., Koitzsch Jensen, N., Karamanidou, C., Kluge, U., Mertaniemi, R., Puigpinósi Riera, R., Sarvary, A., Soares, J.J.F., Stankunas, M., Straßmayr, C., Welbel, M., Priebe, S. Health care for immigrants in Europe: is there still consensus among country experts about principles of good practice? A Delphi study. BMC Public Health: 2011, 11(699)

… across Europe. This study assessed the views and values of professionals working in different health care contexts and … across Europe. This study assessed the views and values of professionals working in different health care contexts and … of good practice? A Delphi study. … migrants … europe … healthcare delivery … accessibility … quality …

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| Widayanti, C.G., Ediati, A., Tamam, M., Faradz, S.M.H., Sistermans, E.A., Plass, A.M.C. Feasibility of preconception screening for thalassaemia in Indonesia: exploring the opinion of Javanese mothers. Ethnicity & Health: 2011, 16(4-5), p. 483-499.

… about thalassaemia, but to improve the education of healthcare professionals as well. (aut. ref.) … BACKGROUND: Thalassaemia … about thalassaemia, but to improve the education of healthcare professionals as well. (aut. ref.) … Widayanti, …

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| Dückers, M.L.A., Wagner, C., Vos, L., Groenewegen, P.P. Understanding organisational development, sustainability, and diffusion of innovations within hospitals participating in a multilevel quality collaborative. Implementation Science: 2011, 6(18)

… (b) six quality-improvement collaboratives (QICs) for healthcare professionals and other staff, and (c) an internal programme … (b) six quality-improvement collaboratives (QICs) for healthcare professionals and other staff, and (c) an internal …

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| Hammink, A., Bos, N., Sturms, L., Wagtendonk, I. van, Sixma, H., Giesen, P. CQ-index keten spoedzorg: meetinstrumentontwikkeling fase 1 en 2. Kwaliteit van samenwerking binnen de keten spoedzorg vanuit patiëntenperspectief. Nijmegen: IQ Scientific Institute for Quality of Healthcare, 2010. 47 p.

… een instrument om hierin te voorzien. Samen met medisch professionals en andere inhoudsdeskundigen zijn … Nijmegen: IQ Scientific Institute for Quality of Healthcare, 2010. 47 p. … CQ-index keten spoedzorg: …

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| Martins-Coelho, G. Health manpower planning in European Union countries: explaining cross national variation.: , 2010. 158-159 p. Abstract. In: Book of Abstract of Working Conference Health Services Research in Europe 'Where Research and Policy Meet', 8-9 april 2010, Den Haag.

… This results in: insufficient numbers of available health professionals; unemployed or under-employed health personnel; … This results in: insufficient numbers of available health professionals; unemployed or under-employed health personnel; … explaining cross national variation. … manpower … healthcare systems … europe … countries … methods … …

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| Dückers, M., Faber, M., Cruijsberg, J., Grol, R., Schoonhoven, L., Wensing, M. Safety and risk management in hospitals. London: Health Foundation, 2009. 70 p.

… Background: Patient safety is a key concern for health care professionals, governments, public bodies and researchers … or practice interested in improving the quality of healthcare by drawing together key studies and navigating … or practice interested in improving the quality of healthcare by drawing together key studies and navigating …

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| Uitterhoeve, R.J., Bensing, J.M., Grol, R.P., Demulder, P.H.M., Achterberg, T. van. The effect of communication skills training on patient outcomes in cancer care: a systematic review of the literature. European Journal of Cancer Care: 2010, 19(4), p. 442-457.

… review was to determine whether communication training for healthcare professionals (HCP), including nurses and medical doctors, in … review was to determine whether communication training for healthcare professionals (HCP), including nurses and medical …

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| Zantinge, E.M., Seesing, F.M., Tol, F.E., Raats, C.J.I., Spreeuwenberg, P.M.M., Dulmen, A.M. van. 'Gezamenlijk Medisch Consult': samen naar de dokter. Ervaringen van patiënten en zorgverleners. Nederlands Tijdschrift voor Geneeskunde: 2009, 153(A 828)

… evaluate meeting other patients at an SMA, and how health professionals experience SMAs. Design: Descriptive. Method: … teams participated in the study. The Dutch Institute for Healthcare Improvement (CBO) trained them in how to conduct … and to obtain more information. Both patients and health professionals (n = 53) reported that patients received more …

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| Smits, M. Unintended events in hospitals: causes and the role of patient safety culture. Utrecht: NIVEL, 2009. 224 p. Proefschrift Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam.

… An additional study was performed using event reports from healthcare professionals in surgery, internal medicine and emergency … (7926 patient records) and a study on event reports of healthcare professionals at 28 units in 19 hospitals (1885 …

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| Hout, E., Friele, R.D., Legemaate, J. De burger als klager in het tuchtrecht voor de gezondheidszorg: weinig klachten, mogelijk door geringe kennis van tuchtrechtsysteem. Nederlands Tijdschrift voor Geneeskunde: 2009, 153(A 548)

… 2008, questionnaires were sent to all 1368 members of the Healthcare Consumer Panel of the Netherlands Institute for … provide plaintiffs with a just outcome. For example, the professionals involved should make it clear how the incident …

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| Ruth, L. van, Francke, A.L., Mistiaen, P. Effects of nurse prescribing of medication: a systematic review. Internet Journal of Healthcare Administration: 2008, 5(2)

… by the effects on medication prescribed, on patients, on professionals and on the health care system. Results: … of care by nurses is similar or better. The effects on professionals or on the health care system could not be … of medication: a systematic review. Internet Journal of Healthcare Administration : 2008, 5(2) … Effects of nurse …

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| Fassaert, T., Dulmen, S. van, Schellevis, F., Bensing, J. Active listening in medical consultations: development of the Active Listening Observation Scale (ALOS-global). Patient Education and Counseling: 2007, 68(3), p. 258-264.

… Active listening is a prerequisite for a successful healthcare encounter, bearing potential therapeutic value … how active listening differentiates between health professionals, the ALOS-global may become a valuable tool in … Active listening is a prerequisite for a successful healthcare encounter, bearing potential therapeutic value …

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| Delnoij, D. In search of the best innovations: comparative methods in health services research. Integrated Care Newsletter: 2004, p. 1-3. Proceedings of the workshop of the EUPHA section on health services research in cooperation with the International Journal of Integrated care. EUPHA Annual conference, Rome, 20-22 November 2003.

… needs, through collaboration and cooperation of different professionals and health care sectors. The study presented by … needs, through collaboration and cooperation of different professionals and health care sectors. The study presented by … comparative methods in health services research. … healthcare systems … health policy … research program … …

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| Kroneman, M., Paget, W.J., Essen, G.A. van. Influenza vaccination in Europe: an inventory of strategies to reach target populations and optimise vaccination uptake. Eurosurveillance Monthly: 2003, 8(6), p. 130-138.

… on vaccinations was undertaken among Irish parents and healthcare professionals between May and August 2001. Results Parents … on vaccinations was undertaken among Irish parents and healthcare professionals between May and August 2001. Results …

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| Schee, E. van der, Braun, B., Calnan, M., Schnee, M., Groenewegen, P. Public trust in health care: a comparison of Germany, the Netherlands, and England and Wales. European Journal of Public Health: 2003, 13(4 sup), p. 78. Abstract. 11th Annual Eupha Meeting 'Globalisation and Health in Europe: Harmonising Public Health Practices'. Rome, Italy, 20-22 November 2003.

… that people in all three countries place more trust in professionals than in institutes (figure). Conclusions: … that people in all three countries place more trust in professionals than in institutes (figure). Conclusions: … Germany, the Netherlands, and England and Wales. … trust … healthcare systems … international comparative studies … …

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| Rico, A., Saltman, R.B., Boerma, W.G.W. Organizational restructuring in European health systems: the role of primary care. Social Policy & Administration: 2003, 37(6), p. 592-608.

… resources of specialist physicans vis-à-vis primary care professionals and the state are critical to explain the … health systems: the role of primary care. … primary care … healthcare reform … healthcare systems … health policy … europe … countries … …

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EU citizens need more information and better communication on cancer prevention and early detection

… to avoid exposure to risks and live healthier lives. Healthcare professionals are an important source of information on … through GPs, for example, may offer a solution here. Healthcare professionals, but certainly also the government, …

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Growing proportion of Dutch nurses are prescribing over-the-counter medication

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Implementing evidence-based tools through participatory action research enhances palliative care for individuals with intellectual disabilities

… of palliative care policy and increased skills among healthcare professionals. Improving palliative care requires an approach …