Influence of organization and demographic characteristics of primary care practices on continuity of care: analysis of a retrospective cohort from 287 primary care practices covering about 6 million people in Catalonia

Influence of organization and demographic characteristics of primary care practices on continuity of care: analysis of a retrospective cohort from 287 primary care practices covering about 6 million people in Catalonia

Abstract Background There is evidence that an ongoing patient-physician relationship is associated with improved health outcomes and more efficient health systems. The main objective of this study is to describe the continuity of care in primary healthcare in Catalonia (Spain) and to analyze whether...

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Main Authors: Ermengol Coma, Núria Mora, Paula Peremiquel-Trillas, Mència Benítez, Leonardo Méndez, Albert Mercadé, Francesc Fina, Mireia Fàbregas, Manuel Medina
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-03-01
Series:BMC Family Practice
Subjects:
Continuity of patient care
Primary health care
Healthcare services utilization
Patient care management
Health service research
Patient-physician relationship
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12875-021-01414-y

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12875-021-01414-y

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