Implementation of outpatient schema therapy for borderline personality disorder: study design (2009)
Nadort, Marjon, Arntz, Arnoud, Smit, Johannes H, Giesen-Bloo, Josephine, Eikelenboom, Merijn, Spinhoven, Philip, ...
Abstract Background Schema Therapy (ST) is an integrative psychotherapy based upon a cognitive schema model which aims at identifying and changing dysfunctional schemas and modes through cognitive,...
Van Den Hombergh, Pieter, Künzi, Beat, Elwyn, Glyn, Van Doremalen, Jan, Akkermans, Reinier, Grol, Richard, ...
Abstract Background The impact of high physician workload and job stress on quality and outcomes of healthcare delivery is not clear. Our study explored whether high workload and job stress were...
Out-of-hours care in western countries: assessment of different organizational models (2009)
Huibers, Linda, Giesen, Paul, Wensing, Michel, Grol, Richard
Abstract Background Internationally, different organizational models are used for providing out-of-hours care. The aim of this study was to assess prevailing models in order to identify their...
Structured chronic primary care and health-related quality of life in chronic heart failure (2009)
Bosch, Marije, Van Der Weijden, Trudy, Grol, Richard, Schers, Henk, Akkermans, Reinier, Niessen, Louis, ...
Abstract Background Structured care is proposed as a lever for improving care for patients with chronic conditions. The purpose of this study was to explore the associations of structured care...
Wensing, Michel, Ludt, Sabine, Campbell, Stephen, Van Lieshout, Jan, Volbracht, Eckhard, Grol, Richard, ...
Abstract Background Despite important improvements in available prevention and treatment, cardiovascular diseases (CVD) remain an important cause of morbidity and mortality. Not all high-risk...
Wensing, Michel, Van Lieshout, Jan, Jung, Hans, Hermsen, Jan, Rosemann, Thomas
Abstract Background Many patients with chronic illness receive health care in primary care settings, so a challenge is to provide well-structured chronic care in these settings. Our aim was to...
Organizational culture, team climate and diabetes care in small office-based practices (2008)
Bosch, Marije, Dijkstra, Rob, Wensing, Michel, Van Der Weijden, Trudy, Grol, Richard
Abstract Background Redesigning care has been proposed as a lever for improving chronic illness care. Within primary care, diabetes care is the most widespread example of restructured integrated...
Scheeres, Korine, Wensing, Michel, Bleijenberg, Gijs, Severens, Johan L
Abstract Background This study investigated the costs and outcomes of implementing cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) for chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) in a mental health center (MHC). CBT is an...
Wetzels, Raymond, Wolters, René, Van Weel, Chris, Wensing, Michel
Abstract Background The validity and usefulness of incident reporting and other methods for identifying adverse events remains unclear. This study aimed to compare five methods in general practice....
Wetzels, Raymond, Van Weel, Chris, Grol, Richard, Wensing, Michel
Abstract Background Supporting self-management intends to improve life-style, which is beneficial for patients with mild osteoarthritis (OA). We evaluated a nurse-based intervention on older OA...
Rosemann, Thomas, Grol, Richard, Herman, Katja, Wensing, Michel, Szecsenyi, Joachim
Abstract Objective To assess the association of obesity with quality of life, health service utilization and physical activity in a large sample of primary care patients with osteoarthritis (OA)....
Van Steenkiste, Ben, Ronda, Gaby, Wensing, Michel, Stoffers, Henri E, Elwyn, Glyn, ...
Abstract Background Many patients at high risk of cardiovascular diseases are managed and monitored in general practice. Recommendations for cardiovascular risk management, including lifestyle...
Bron, Carel, Wensing, Michel, Franssen, Jo LM, Oostendorp, Rob AB
Abstract Background Shoulder disorders are a common health problem in western societies. Several treatment protocols have been developed for the clinical management of persons with shoulder pain....
Health service utilization patterns of primary care patients with osteoarthritis (2007)
Rosemann, Thomas, Joos, Stefanie, Szecsenyi, Joachim, Laux, Gunter, Wensing, Michel
Abstract Background To assess factors associated with visits to GPs, orthopaedists, and non-physician practitioners of complementary medicine (alternative practitioners) by primary care patients with...
Mettes, Theodorus G, Van Der Sanden, Wil JM, Wensing, Michel, Grol, Richard PTM, Plasschaert, Alphons JM
Abstract Background Routine oral examination (ROE) refers to periodic monitoring of the general and oral health status of patients. In most developed Western countries a decreasing prevalence of oral...
Management of children's urinary tract infections in Dutch family practice: a cohort study (2007)
Harmsen, Mirjam, Wensing, Michel, Braspenning, Jozé CC, Wolters, René J, Van Der Wouden, Johannes C, Grol, Richard PTM
Abstract Background Optimal clinical management of childhood urinary tract infections (UTI) potentiates long-term positive health effects. Insight into the quality of care in Dutch family practices...
Carel Bron, Michel Wensing, Jo Lm Franssen, Rob Ab Oostendorp, Open Access
Treatment of myofascial trigger points in common shoulder disorders by physical therapy: A randomized controlled trial
Smolders, Mirrian, Laurant, Miranda, Van Rijswijk, Eric, Mulder, Jan, Braspenning, Jozé, Verhaak, Peter, ...
Background. Co-morbidity may influence GPs’ treatment decisions for patients with anxiety. However, knowledge about differences in the pharmacological treatment of anxiety disorders in patients...
Smolders, Mirrian, Laurant, Miranda, Van Rijswijk, Eric, Mulder, Jan, Braspenning, Jozé, Verhaak, Peter, ...
Background. Co-morbidity may influence GPs' treatment decisions for patients with anxiety. However, knowledge about differences in the pharmacological treatment of anxiety disorders in patients with...
Rosemann, Thomas, Wensing, Michel, Joest, Katharina, Backenstrass, Matthias, Mahler, Cornelia, Szecsenyi, Joachim
Abstract Background Osteoarthritis (OA) is highly prevalent and has substantial impact on quality of life as well as on healthcare costs. The general practitioner (GP) often is the first care...
Dijkstra, Rob, Wensing, Michel, Thomas, Ruth, Akkermans, Reinier, Braspenning, Joze, Grimshaw, Jeremy, ...
Abstract Objective To measure the effectiveness of strategies to implement clinical guidelines and the influence of organisational characteristics on hospital care. Methods Systematic review and meta...
Wensing, Michel, Wollersheim, Hub, Grol, Richard
Abstract Background Changing the organization of patient care should contribute to improved patient outcomes as functioning of clinical teams and organizational structures are important enablers for...
Rosemann, Thomas, Wensing, Michel, Rueter, Gernot, Szecsenyi, Joachim
Abstract Background Referrals of patients from primary care to medical specialist care are an important activity in any health care system. German data show that the number of referrals by GPs have...
Melis, René JF, Van Eijken, Monique IJ, Borm, George F, Wensing, Michel, Adang, Eddy, Van De Lisdonk, Eloy H, ...
Abstract Background Because of their complex clinical presentations and needs frail elderly people require another approach than people who age without many complications. Several inpatient geriatric...
Joos, Stefanie, Rosemann, Thomas, Heiderhoff, Marc, Wensing, Michel, Ludt, Sabine, Gensichen, Jochen, ...
Background Diabetes model projects in different regions of Germany including interventions such as quality circles, patient education and documentation of medical findings have shown improvements of...
Rosemann, Thomas, Körner, Thorsten, Wensing, Michel, Gensichen, Jochen, Muth, Christiane, Joos, Stefanie, ...
Abstract Background Osteoarthritis (OA) has a high prevalence in primary care. Conservative, guideline orientated approaches aiming at improving pain treatment and increasing physical activity, have...
Schneider, Antonius, Rosemann, Thomas, Wensing, Michel, Szecsenyi, Joachim
Abstract Background Medical and technological progress has led to increased numbers of diagnostic tests, some of them inducing high financial costs. In Germany, high-cost diagnostic imaging is...
Schneider, Antonius, Gantner, Lutz, Maag, Inko, Borst, Mathias M, Wensing, Michel, Szecsenyi, Joachim
Abstract Background The increasing prevalence and impact of obstructive lung diseases and new insights, reflected in clinical guidelines, have led to concerns about the diagnosis and therapy of...
Geest, Tina Aaen, Wetzels, Raymond, Raposo, Victor, Lopes Ferreira, Pedro, Baker, Richard, Wensing, Michel, ...
Background. Elderly patients' interaction with the GP may be improved through patient involvement techniques, and there is a variety of such techniques which improve patients' involvement in their...
Geest, Tina Aaen, Wetzels, Raymond, Raposo, Victor, Lopes Ferreira, Pedro, Baker, Richard, Wensing, Michel, ...
Background. Elderly patients' interaction with the GP may be improved through patient involvement techniques, and there is a variety of such techniques which improve patients' involvement in their...
ANDERSON, PETER, KANER, EILEEN, WUTZKE, SONIA, FUNK, MICHELLE, HEATHER, NICK, WENSING, MICHEL, ...
Aims: To determine if GPs' attitudes towards working with drinkers moderated the impact that training and support had on screening and brief intervention activity in routine practice. Methods:...
Wensing, Michel, Elwyn, Glyn, Edwards, Adrian, Vingerhoets, Eric, Grol, Richard
Abstract Background Patient centred communication (PCC) has been described as a method for doctor-patient communication. The principles of shared decision making (SDM) have been proposed more...
Patient satisfaction with availability of general practice: an international comparison (2002)
WENSING, MICHEL, VEDSTED, PETER, KERSNIK, JANKO, PEERSMAN, WIM, KLINGENBERG, ANJA, HEARNSHAW, HILARY, ...
Objective. To identify associations between the characteristics of general practitioners and practices, and patients’ evaluations of the availability of general practice. Design. Written surveys...
Patients' priorities with respect to general practice care: an international comparison (1999)
Grol, Richard, Wensing, Michel, Mainz, Jan, Ferreira, Pedro, Hearnshaw, Hilary, Hjortdahl, Per, ...
Background and objectives. Improving the sensitivity of general practice to Patients' needs demands a good understanding of Patients' expectations and priorities in care provision. Insight into...
Wensing, Michel, Grol, Richard, Smiths, Anton, Van Montfort, Pauline
Background. Although the patient survey has become a popular method for learning about patients' views and experiences, little attention has been paid to the validity and feasibility of different...
Single and Combined Strategies for Implementing Changes in Primary Care: A Literature Review (1994)
WENSING, MICHEL, GROL, RICHARD
Doubts have been raised about the effectiveness of traditional types of continuing medical education. Different strategies or combinations of strategies could prove to be more effective for improving...
Quality Assurance in General Practice: the State of the Art in Europe (1994)
GROL, RICHARD, BAKER, RICHARD, WENSING, MICHEL, JACOBS, ANNELIES
‘Quality assurance’ (QA) is an important new development in general practice. In order to describe the state of the art in this field a preliminary survey was performed by the WONCA European...
Schneider, Antonius, Gantner, Lutz, Maag, Inko, Borst, Mathias M, Wensing, Michel, Szecsenyi, Joachim
Rosemann, Thomas, Körner, Thorsten, Wensing, Michel, Gensichen, Jochen, Muth, Christiane, Joos, Stefanie, ...
Joos, Stefanie, Rosemann, Thomas, Heiderhoff, Marc, Wensing, Michel, Ludt, Sabine, Gensichen, Jochen, ...
Melis, René JF, Van Eijken, Monique IJ, Borm, George F, Wensing, Michel, Adang, Eddy, Van De Lisdonk, Eloy H, ...
Dijkstra, Rob, Wensing, Michel, Thomas, Ruth, Akkermans, Reinier, Braspenning, Joze, Grimshaw, Jeremy, ...
Rosemann, Thomas, Wensing, Michel, Joest, Katharina, Backenstrass, Matthias, Mahler, Cornelia, Szecsenyi, Joachim
Interventions to improve management of anxiety disorders in general practice: a systematic review
Heideman, Jantien, Van Rijswijk, Eric, Van Lin, Nieke, De Loos, Sandra, Laurant, Miranda, Wensing, Michel, ...
Schneider, Antonius, Gantner, Lutz, Maag, Inko, Borst, Mathias M, Wensing, Michel, Szecsenyi, Joachim
Rosemann, Thomas, Körner, Thorsten, Wensing, Michel, Gensichen, Jochen, Muth, Christiane, Joos, Stefanie, ...
Joos, Stefanie, Rosemann, Thomas, Heiderhoff, Marc, Wensing, Michel, Ludt, Sabine, Gensichen, Jochen, ...
Melis, René JF, Van Eijken, Monique IJ, Borm, George F, Wensing, Michel, Adang, Eddy, Van De Lisdonk, Eloy H, ...
Dijkstra, Rob, Wensing, Michel, Thomas, Ruth, Akkermans, Reinier, Braspenning, Joze, Grimshaw, Jeremy, ...
Rosemann, Thomas, Wensing, Michel, Joest, Katharina, Backenstrass, Matthias, Mahler, Cornelia, Szecsenyi, Joachim
Interventions to improve management of anxiety disorders in general practice: a systematic review
Heideman, Jantien, Van Rijswijk, Eric, Van Lin, Nieke, De Loos, Sandra, Laurant, Miranda, Wensing, Michel, ...
Management of children's urinary tract infections in Dutch family practice: a cohort study
Harmsen, Mirjam, Wensing, Michel, Braspenning, Jozé CC, Wolters, René J, Van Der Wouden, Johannes C, Grol, Richard PTM
Mettes, Theodorus G, Van Der Sanden, Wil JM, Wensing, Michel, Grol, Richard PTM, Plasschaert, Alphons JM
Respecting the subjective: quality measurement from the patient's perspective
Elwyn, Glyn, Buetow, Stephen, Hibbard, Judith, Wensing, Michel
An unhappy patient suggests poor quality care, but Glyn Elwyn and colleagues point out that using measures of satisfaction to assess health providers is not without problems
On the trail of quality and safety in health care
Grol, Richard, Berwick, Donald M, Wensing, Michel
Initiatives to improve patient care have had only limited success. Richard Grol, Donald Berwick, and Michel Wensing call for steps to encourage a new generation of researchers to investigate how to...
Health service utilization patterns of primary care patients with osteoarthritis
Rosemann, Thomas, Joos, Stefanie, Szecsenyi, Joachim, Laux, Gunter, Wensing, Michel
Improving primary mental health care: Impact of a nationwide programme
Heideman, Jantien M.C., Laurant, Miranda G.H., Wensing, Michel
Physician workload in primary care: What is the optimal size of practices?: A cross-sectional study
Wensing, Michel, Van Den Hombergh, Pieter, Akkermans, Reinier, Van Doremalen, Jan, Grol, Richard
General practice care and patients' priorities in Europe: an international comparison
Wensing, Michel, Mainz, Jan, Ferreira, Pedro, Hearnshaw, Hilary, Hjortdahl, Per, Olesen, Frede, ...
Patients' Views on Healthcare: A Driving Force for Improvement in Disease Management
There is a range of interesting approaches to integrate patients' views into disease management systems in order to implement evidence-based practice, and improve patient adherence to treatment and...
Impact of quality circles for improvement of asthma care: results of a randomized controlled trial
Schneider, Antonius, Wensing, Michel, Biessecker, Kathrin, Quinzler, Renate, Kaufmann-Kolle, Petra, Szecsenyi, Joachim
Organizational culture, team climate and diabetes care in small office-based practices
Bosch, Marije, Dijkstra, Rob, Wensing, Michel, Van Der Weijden, Trudy, Grol, Richard
Interrater Reliability of Palpation of Myofascial Trigger Points in Three Shoulder Muscles
Bron, Carel, Franssen, Jo, Wensing, Michel, Oostendorp, Rob A.B.
This observational study included both asymptomatic subjects (n=8) and patients with unilateral or bilateral shoulder pain (n=32). Patient diagnoses provided by the referring medical physicians...
General practitioners' workload associated to practice size rather than chronic care organisation
Wensing, Michel, Van Den Hombergh, Pieter, Van Doremalen, Jan, Grol, Richard, Szecsenyi, Joachim
Objective This study aimed to explore the associations between chronic care organisation and physician workload in primary care.Design Secondary analysis of observational data.Setting and...
Adang, Eddy M.M., Wensing, Michel
Favourable cost-effectiveness of innovative technologies is more and more a necessary condition for implementation in clinical practice. But proven cost-effectiveness itself does not guarantee...
Wensing, Michel, Ludt, Sabine, Campbell, Stephen, Van Lieshout, Jan, Volbracht, Eckhard, Grol, Richard
Franx, Gerdien, Meeuwissen, Jolanda A.C, Sinnema, Henny, Spijker, Jan, Huyser, Jochanan, Wensing, Michel, ...
Structured chronic primary care and health-related quality of life in chronic heart failure
Bosch, Marije, Van Der Weijden, Trudy, Grol, Richard, Schers, Henk, Akkermans, Reinier, Niessen, Louis, ...
Out-of-hours care in western countries: assessment of different organizational models
Huibers, Linda, Giesen, Paul, Wensing, Michel, Grol, Richard