BACKGROUND In an effort to learn more about the importance of continuity of care to
physicians and patients, I reviewed the medical literature on continuity of care to define …

Background This study compares continuity of care between Germany–a social health
insurance country, and Norway–a national health service country with gatekeeping and …

Context. The benefits of continuity of pediatric care remain controversial. Objective. To
determine whether there is an association between having a continuous relationship with a …

Background Although continuity of care is a widely accepted core principle of primary care,
the evidence about its benefits is still weak. Aim To investigate whether continuity of care in …

Development and testing of a measure designed to assess the quality of care transitions -
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BACKGROUND International comparisons of health care systems have shown a
relationship at the macro level between a well-structured primary health care plan and lower …

Background. The benefits of continuity of care (COC) have not been firmly established for
pediatric patients. Objective. To assess whether greater COC is associated with lower …

Background The study goal was to assess indices of continuity of care in the primary care
setting and their association with health outcomes and healthcare services utilization, given …

Background Research on the impact of the continuity of care (COC) on health outcomes in
patients with mental illness is limited. This observational study examined whether the …

Recent changes in the organisation of primary health care have increased the range of
professionals that patients may encounter, leading to renewed interest in the importance of …