A5060334653- Primary Care and Health Outcomes
- Innovations in Medical Education
- Mental Health Treatment and Access
- Healthcare Policy and Management
- Chronic Disease Management Strategies
- Healthcare Quality and Management
- Health, psychology, and well-being
- Health disparities and outcomes
- Health Systems, Economic Evaluations, Quality of Life
- Global Health Care Issues
- Patient-Provider Communication in Healthcare
- Empathy and Medical Education
- Substance Abuse Treatment and Outcomes
- Medical and Biological Sciences
- Healthcare Systems and Technology
- Suicide and Self-Harm Studies
- Patient Satisfaction in Healthcare
- Healthcare cost, quality, practices
- Romani and Gypsy Studies
- Health and Medical Research Impacts
- Clinical practice guidelines implementation
- Intimate Partner and Family Violence
- Cardiac Health and Mental Health
- Interprofessional Education and Collaboration
- Healthcare professionals’ stress and burnout
University of Ljubljana
2016-2025
National Institute of Public Health
2023-2025
Institute of Dermatology
2019
Sartorius (United States)
2019
Community Health Centre Ljubljana
2016
Deleted Institution
2016
World Organisation of Family Doctors
2003-2015
Ljubljana University Medical Centre
2013
Eurac Research
2012
Ljubljana Passenger Transport
2009
A suitable definition of primary care to capture the variety prevailing international organisation and service-delivery models is lacking.Evaluation strength in Europe.International comparative cross-sectional study performed 2009-2010, involving 27 EU member states, plus Iceland, Norway, Switzerland, Turkey.Outcome measures covered three dimensions structure: governance, economic conditions care, workforce development; four process: accessibility, comprehensiveness, continuity, coordination...
There is evidence that the prevalence of common mental disorders varies across Europe.To compare in general practice attendees six European countries.Unselected to practices UK, Spain, Portugal, Slovenia, Estonia and The Netherlands were assessed for major depression, panic syndrome other anxiety syndrome. Prevalence DSM-IV was compared between UK countries after taking account differences demographic factors consultation rates.Prevalence estimated 2,344 men 4,865 women. highest all occurred...
Strategies for prevention of depression are hindered by lack evidence about the combined predictive effect known risk factors.To develop a algorithm onset major depression.Cohort adult general practice attendees followed up at 6 and 12 months. We measured 39 factors to construct model using stepwise logistic regression. corrected overfitting tested it in an external population.General practices European countries Chile.In Europe Chile, 10 045 were recruited April 2003 February 2005. The was...
The QUALICOPC (Quality and Costs of Primary Care in Europe) study aims to evaluate the performance primary care systems Europe terms quality, equity costs. will provide an answer question what strong entail which effects have on health systems. is funded by European Commission under "Seventh Framework Programme". In this article background design described. started 2010 run until 2013. Data be collected 31 countries (27 EU countries, Iceland, Norway, Switzerland Turkey) Australia, Israel New...
Background Several studies have reported weak associations between religious or spiritual belief and psychological health. However, most been cross-sectional surveys in the USA, limiting inference about generalizability. An international longitudinal study of incidence major depression gave us opportunity to investigate this relationship further. Method Data were collected a prospective cohort adult general practice attendees across seven countries. Participants followed at 6 12 months....
Abstract Background Prevention of depression must address multiple risk factors. Estimating overall across a range putative factors is fundamental to prevention depression. However, we lack reliable and valid methods estimation. This protocol paper introduces PREDICT, an international research study this Methods/design prospective in which consecutive general practice attendees six European countries are recruited followed up after 12 months. Prevalence assessed at baseline each follow-up...
Depression, anxiety and physical function may be bi-directionally related. We aim to estimate the strength of longitudinal associations between depression, function.Prospective cohort study general practice attendees across Europe (N=4757) assessed at baseline, 6, 12 24 months. Main outcome measures were Diagnostic Statistical Manual Mental Disorders-IV major Patient Health Questionnaire Short Form function. Complete-case analyses using random coefficient models logistic regression...
The countries of Central and Eastern Europe have experienced a lot changes at the end 20th century, including in health care systems especially primary care. aim this paper is to systematically assess position family medicine these countries, using same methodology within all countries. A key informants survey 11 European Russia questionnaire developed on basis systematic literature review. Formally, accepted as specialty although levels its implementation vary across differences are...
Background The different incidence rates of, and risk factors for, depression in countries argue for the need to have a specific algorithm each country or supranational algorithm. We aimed develop validate predictD-Spain (PSRA) onset of major compare performance PSRA with predictD-Europe (PERA) Spanish primary care. Method A prospective cohort study evaluations at baseline, 6 12 months. measured 39 known used multi-level logistic regression inverse probability weighting build PSRA. In Spain...
In order for patients to adhere advice, provided by family doctors, they must be able recall it afterwards. However, several studies have shown that most do not fully understand or memorize it. The aim of this study was determine the influence demographic characteristics, education, amount given advice and time between consultations on recalled advice. A prospective survey, lasting 30 months, conducted in an urban practice Slovenia. Logistic regression analysis used identify risk factors...
ABSTRACT The Slovenian Journal of Public Health, established 63 years ago as the official publication National Institute Health in Slovenia, was initially aimed at tracking development public health Slovenia and disseminating scientific advancements to professionals field. In 2000, a new editorial board took over shifted journal’s focus towards enhancing rigour achieving international recognition. This strategic transformation led journal being indexed Social Sciences Citation Index (SSCI)...
Importance Rapid digitalization of health care and a dearth digital education for medical students junior physicians worldwide means there is an imperative more training in this dynamic evolving field. Objective To develop evidence-informed, consensus-guided, adaptable competencies framework the design development curricula institutions globally. Evidence Review A core group was assembled to oversee Digital Health Competencies Medical Education (DECODE) framework. First, initial list created...
Objective. Consultation time has a serious impact on physicians' work and patient satisfaction. No systematic study of consultation in general practice Slovenia yet been carried out. The aim the present was to measure time, identify factors influencing it, influence workload practitioners time. Design. A total 42 participated this cross-sectional study. Each physician collected data from 300 consecutive consultations measured length visit. Setting. Forty-two randomly selected practices...
Introduction. In the last decade of 20th century, countries Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) have experienced rapid changes in health policies. This process was largely supported by international grants. After this support has ended, it is important to keep up with development, developing its own strategies priorities.
Abstract Aim. To identify potential differences between children of alcoholics (COAs) and controls in their health‐related lifestyle, mental physical health. Methods. The recruitment COAs took place inpatient outpatient treatment rehabilitation units. Controls were recruited elementary high schools. 57 (72% response rate) 84 (88% aged 12 18 years completed a postal questionnaire about Results. Bivariate analysis showed that COAs' families have higher unemployment rates lower economic status...