Continuity in general practice and hospitalization patterns: an observational study

High continuity of care is a key feature of strong general practice. This study aimed to assess the effect of a programme for enhancing strong general practice care on the continuity of care in Germany. The second aim was to assess the effect of continuity of care on hospitalization patterns.

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Main Authors: Wensing, Michel (Author) , Szecsenyi, Joachim (Author) , Laux, Gunter (Author)
Format: Article (Journal)
Language:English
Published: 14 January 2021
In: BMC family practice
Year: 2021, Volume: 22, Pages: 1-9
ISSN:1471-2296
DOI:10.1186/s12875-020-01361-0
Online Access:Verlag, kostenfrei, Volltext: https://doi.org/10.1186/s12875-020-01361-0
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Author Notes:Michel Wensing, Joachim Szecsenyi and Gunter Laux
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Summary:High continuity of care is a key feature of strong general practice. This study aimed to assess the effect of a programme for enhancing strong general practice care on the continuity of care in Germany. The second aim was to assess the effect of continuity of care on hospitalization patterns.
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Physical Description:Online Resource
ISSN:1471-2296
DOI:10.1186/s12875-020-01361-0