How does an integrated primary care approach for patients in deprived neighbourhoods impact utilization patterns? An explorative study

How does an integrated primary care approach for patients in deprived neighbourhoods impact utilization patterns? An explorative study

Abstract Background To explore changes in utilization patterns for general practice (GP) and hospital care of people living in deprived neighbourhoods when primary care providers work in a more coherent and coordinated manner by applying an integrated approach. Methods We compared expected (based on...

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Main Authors: Dionne S. Kringos, Jennifer R. van den Broeke, Arnold P. M. van der Lee, Thomas Plochg, Karien Stronks
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2016-07-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Subjects:
Integrated delivery of health care
General practice
Use of GP care
Use of hospital care
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12889-016-3246-z

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