Effectiveness and efficiency of primary care based case management for chronic diseases: rationale and design of a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized and non-randomized trials [CRD32009100316]

• Main Authors: Szecsenyi Joachim (Author), Miksch Antje (Author), Kayling Felizitas (Author), Freund Tobias (Author), Wensing Michel (Author)
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• Udgivet: BMC, 2010-05-01T00:00:00Z.
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<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Case management is an important component of structured and evidence-based primary care for chronically ill patients. Its effectiveness and efficiency has been evaluated in numerous clinical trials. This protocol describes aims and m...