Publications EU: Tools and Methodologies for Assessing the Performance of Primary Care

A report/opinion by the Expert Panel on effective ways of investing in Health (EXPH) of the European Commission. Online here.

Abstract excerpt: The report "Tools and methodologies for assessing the performance of primary care” starts with a definition of the role and goals of primary care, based on previous opinions by the EXPH. From the primary care definition formulated in 2014, 8 domains and dimensions of primary care can be defined. Additionally, the domains of primary care organisation and human resources are added, so that 10 dimensions are eventually identified. This opinion uses the adapted framework of structure, process and outcome as developed by Donabedian. Starting from the question "How is primary care structured?", a performance assessment system for primary care is defined, focusing on how access to primary care services occurs, how providers of primary care are organised, and how resources are managed in the system.With regards to the processes through which primary care is delivered, coordination of care and integration are described. When it comes to "outcomes" of primary care, Read more...