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Title
The research agenda for general practice/family medicine and primary health care in Europe: part 3: results: person centred care, comprehensive and holistic approach
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Abstract
The recently published Research Agenda for General Practice/Family Medicine and Primary Health Care in Europe summarizes the evidence relating to the core competencies and characteristics of the Wonca Europe definition of GP/FM, and its implications for general practitioners/family doctors, researchers and policy makers. The European Journal of General Practice publishes a series of articles based on this document. In a first article, background, objectives, and methodology were discussed. In a second article, the results for the two core competencies primary care management and community orientation were presented. This article reflects on the three core competencies, which deal with person related aspects of GP/FM, i.e. person centred care, comprehensive approach and holistic approach. Though there is an important body of opinion papers and (non-systematic) reviews, all person related aspects remain poorly defined and researched. Validated instruments to measure these competencies are lacking. Concerning patient-centredness, most research examined patient and doctor preferences and experiences. Studies on comprehensiveness mostly focus on prevention/care of specific diseases. For all domains, there has been limited research conducted on its implications or outcomes.
Language
English
Source (journal)
The European journal of general practice. - Amersfoort
Publication
Amersfoort : 2010
ISSN
1381-4788 [print]
1751-1402 [online]
DOI
10.3109/13814788.2010.481018
Volume/pages
16 :2 (2010) , p. 113-119
ISI
000298279300011
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UAntwerpen
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Publications with a UAntwerp address
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Creation 09.09.2010
Last edited 09.10.2023
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