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ArticleBJGP open2020

Evaluating a cardiovascular disease risk management care continuum within a learning healthcare system: a prospective cohort study.

T Katrien J Groenhof, A Titia Lely, Saskia Haitjema, Hendrik M Nathoe, Marlous F Kortekaas, Folkert W Asselbergs, Michiel L Bots, Monika Hollander, UCC CVRM study group

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Article in BJGP open, 2020. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 4 papers.

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5 · Who and what money

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9 authors at 1 institution in 3 countries.

T Katrien J GroenhofJulius Center for Health Sciences and Primary Care, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, The Netherlands t.k.j.groenhof@umcutrecht.nl.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-7315-3409
A Titia LelyWilhelmina Children's Hospital Birth Center, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, The Netherlands.
Saskia HaitjemaLaboratory of Clinical Chemistry and Haematology, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, The Netherlands.
Hendrik M NathoeDepartment of Cardiology, Division Heart & Lungs, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, The Netherlands.
Marlous F KortekaasJulius Center for Health Sciences and Primary Care, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, The Netherlands.
Folkert W AsselbergsDepartment of Cardiology, Division Heart & Lungs, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, The Netherlands.
Michiel L BotsJulius Center for Health Sciences and Primary Care, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, The Netherlands.
Monika HollanderJulius Center for Health Sciences and Primary Care, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, The Netherlands.
UCC CVRM study group
University Medical Center Utrecht · NL

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundMany patients now present with multimorbidity and chronicity of disease. This means that multidisciplinary management in a care continuum, integrating primary care and hospital care services, is needed to ensure high quality care.

aimTo evaluate cardiovascular risk management (CVRM) via linkage of health data sources, as an example of a multidisciplinary continuum within a learning healthcare system (LHS). DESIGN &

settingIn this prospective cohort study, data were linked from the Utrecht Cardiovascular Cohort (UCC) to the Julius General Practitioners' Network (JGPN) database. UCC offers structured CVRM at referral to the University Medical Centre (UMC) Utrecht. JGPN consists of electronic health record (EHR) data from referring GPs.

methodThe cardiovascular risk factors were extracted for each patient 13 months before referral (JGPN), at UCC inclusion, and during 12 months follow-up (JGPN). The following areas were assessed: registration of risk factors; detection of risk factor(s) requiring treatment at UCC; communication of risk factors and actionable suggestions from the specialist to the GP; and change of management during follow-up.

resultsIn 52% of patients, ≥1 risk factors were registered (that is, extractable from structured fields within routine care health records) before UCC. In 12%-72% of patients, risk factor(s) existed that required (change or start of) treatment at UCC inclusion. Specialist communication included the complete risk profile in 67% of letters, but lacked actionable suggestions in 86%. In 29% of patients, at least one risk factor was registered after UCC. Change in management in GP records was seen in 21%-58% of them.

conclusionEvaluation of a multidisciplinary LHS is possible via linkage of health data sources. Efforts have to be made to improve registration in primary care, as well as communication on findings and actionable suggestions for follow-up to bridge the gap in the CVRM continuum.

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cardiovascular diseasescardiovascular risk managementcontinuity of patient carelearning healthcare system

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PMID33144367
PMCPMC7880177
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