Cross-sectional study evaluating the association between integrated care and health-related quality of life (HRQOL) in Dutch primary care.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

The aim of this study was to evaluate the association between integrated care and health-related quality of life (HRQOL) in a primary care practice population.

Design

A cross-sectional survey study.

Setting

Primary care practice population.

Participants

A sample (n=5562) of patients in two general practitioner practices in the Netherlands.

Primary outcome measures

The Rainbow Model of Integrated Care Measurement Tool patient version and EQ-5D was used to assess integrated service delivery and HRQOL. The association between integrated care and HRQOL groups was analysed using multivariate logistic regression.

Results

Overall, 933 respondents with a mean age of 62 participated (20% response rate) in this study. The multivariate analysis re

SUBMITTER: Valentijn PP 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8023735 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature