OBJECTIVE: Although an active role of the patient is often stressed in diabetes care, it is not easily implemented in daily practice. The aim of the study was to measure the effects of introducing a diabetes passport to patients after embedding the passport in the organization of care. DESIGN: Rando
BACKGROUND: Some 84% of all European in vitro fertilisation (IVF) and intracytoplasmatic sperm injection (ICSI) cycles is performed with the transfer of more than 1 embryo, with 22% resulting in twin pregnancies. At many centres, the choice for one or more embryos is made through a shared decision-m
ABSTRACT: OBJECTIVE: To assess the association of obesity with quality of life, health service utilization and physical activity in a large sample of primary care patients with osteoarthritis (OA). METHODS: Data were retrieved from the PraxArt project, representing a cohort of 1021 primary care pati
OBJECTIVE: To assess general practitioners' (GPs) provision of patient education with respect to patients with depression or anxiety. METHODS: The study relied on the prospective self-recording of patient consultations by GPs. The participating GPs (n = 78) completed 385 registration forms. For each
BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to explore the effects of a quality improvement program for improving stroke care and the determinants of success at the team and hospital levels. Method- For 16 months, 23 multidisciplinary stroke service teams participated in a quality improvem
BACKGROUND: Supporting self-management intends to improve life-style, which is beneficial for patients with mild osteoarthritis (OA). We evaluated a nurse-based intervention on older OA patients' self-management with the aim to assess its effects on mobility and functioning. METHODS: Randomized cont
BACKGROUND: The effects of quality improvement strategies are sometimes limited in spite of a systematic development approach. What elements play a role in the change process is not yet fully understood. OBJECTIVE: To explore this 'black box' of change, by analysing the barriers and facilitators GPs
OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the effectiveness of quality improvement collaboratives in improving the quality of care. DATA SOURCES: Relevant studies through Medline, Embase, PsycINFO, CINAHL, and Cochrane databases. STUDY SELECTION: Two reviewers independently extracted data on topics, participants, sett
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