Effectiveness and efficiency of primary care based case management for chronic diseases: rationale and design of a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized and non-randomized trials [CRD32009100316]

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Case management is an important component of structured and evidence-based primary care for chronically ill patients. Its effectiveness and efficiency has been evaluated in numerous clinical trials. This protocol describes aims and m...

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Main Authors: Szecsenyi Joachim, Miksch Antje, Kayling Felizitas, Freund Tobias, Wensing Michel
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2010-05-01
Series:BMC Health Services Research
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1472-6963/10/112