Factors driving vitamin D and B12 testing in Dutch primary care from the general practitioners' perspective: a qualitative interview study

Education, feedback on testing behaviour, evidence-based patient informational material, clear evidence-based guidelines, and modification of laboratory request forms by adding test costs and indications of at-risk groups were identified by participants as promising strategies to reduce unnecessary vitamin testing.

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Family Practice
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2025-12-09
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https://doi.org/10.1093/fampra/cmaf112
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Healthcare cost, quality, practices
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Factors driving vitamin D and B12 testing in Dutch primary care from the general practitioners' perspective: a qualitative interview study

Jesse M. Jansen, Jochen W L Cals, Céline Buurman, Ralph T H Leijenaar
Family Practice
Healthcare cost, quality, practices
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Factors driving vitamin D and B12 testing in Dutch primary care from the general practitioners' perspective: a qualitative interview study

Jesse M. Jansen, Jochen W L Cals, Céline Buurman, Ralph T H Leijenaar
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Abstract

Education, feedback on testing behaviour, evidence-based patient informational material, clear evidence-based guidelines, and modification of laboratory request forms by adding test costs and indications of at-risk groups were identified by participants as promising strategies to reduce unnecessary vitamin testing.

Family PracticeVol. 43(1)
Maastricht University (NL), Department of Health (TW)
Quality Education
Openalex Percentile: Top 20%
Healthcare cost, quality, practices
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