Objective To define a typology of primary care (PC) practices based on a mixed
inductive/deductive approach that uses a large number of variables describing …

Background Many countries have implemented interventions to enhance primary care to
strengthen their health systems. These programmes vary widely in features included and …

Background: Integrated Primary Care Teams (IPCTs) have four key characteristics (intensive
interdisciplinary practice; advanced nursing practice with an expanded role; group practice; …

Objectives Community involvement depends on the level of linked and targeted activities for
health by community members. This study examines the collaborations employed within …

Objectives The shift to the patient-centred care (PCC) model as a healthcare delivery
paradigm calls for systematic measurement and evaluation. In an attempt to develop patient …

The increasing significance of the role of the general practitioner (GP) in the British National
Health Service, evolving from a provider to purchaser and now a key player in the …

The Primary Care Practice Improvement Tool (PC-PIT) is an organisational performance
improvement tool recently implemented by two Primary Health Networks (PHNs). This study …

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The Big Lottery Fund (BLF) has invested£ 300 million in supporting
352 healthy living centres (HLCs) across the UK. These centres are expected to deliver …

Community-governed non-profit primary care organisations started developing in New
Zealand in the late 1980s with the aim to reduce financial, cultural and geographical barriers …

Abstract Background The Canadian healthcare system is currently experiencing important
organizational transformations through the reform of primary healthcare (PHC). These …