Optimising personal continuity for older patients in general practice: a study protocol for a cluster randomised stepped wedge pragmatic trial

Abstract Background Continuity of care, in particular personal continuity, is a core principle of general practice and is associated with many benefits such as a better patient-provider relationship and lower mortality. However, personal continuity is under pressure due to changes in society and hea...

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Main Authors: Lex J. J. Groot, Henk J. Schers, Jako S. Burgers, Francois G. Schellevis, Martin Smalbrugge, Annemarie A. Uijen, Peter M. van de Ven, Henriëtte E. van der Horst, Otto R. Maarsingh
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-10-01
Series:BMC Family Practice
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12875-021-01511-y